Porat
cove · Nin · Dalmatia

Porat is a cove on the coast of Dalmatia.
The nearest town is Nin.
It lies in Nin gulf.
Also known as Plaža Ždrijac and Ždrijac.
Shelter by wind direction
Sheltered from every direction.
No open sector to the swell was found.
- sheltered
- partly
- exposed
Shelter is estimated from open water and swell, not from wind strength: a strong wind can still gust over the land.
Here, shelter depends on tonight's wind. Seadromy reads the forecast and tells you before you leave.
Seabed, depth and room
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Good holding.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 1.7 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (35 buildings within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Aenona: 8 min on foot
- Nin: 11 restaurants, bars or cafés, 9 min on foot
- Church of Holy Cross: 10 min on foot
- Church of St. Nicholas: 37 min on foot
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Uvala Veliko blato cove · 0.2 NM by sea
- Uvala Malo blato cove · 0.3 NM by sea
- Queen's Beach cove · 0.7 NM by sea
- Magazin cove · 0.9 NM by sea
- Rajkovac cove · 1 NM by sea
- Vela draga cove · 1 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Dalmatia by wind
More places – Nin
- Queen's Beach cove
Questions
Is Porat sheltered from the bora?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-east wind.
Is Porat sheltered from the jugo?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Porat?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Porat?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Porat?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.