Vela Tala
cove · Pašman · Dalmatia
Vela Tala is a cove on the island of Pašman, in the Dalmatia cruising area.
The nearest town is Biograd na Moru.
Also known as Uvala Mala Tala.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north, north-east (bora), east, south-east (jugo), south, south-west and west wind.
Partial shelter in north-west wind.
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 4.2 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 1.3 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (9 within 600 m).
Nothing ashore: a wild anchorage.
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In north-west wind: Uvala Latičevo, 1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Uvala Latičevo anchorage · 1 NM by sea
- Bucht Soline 1, Insel Pašman marina · 1.3 NM by sea
- Bucht Soline 2, Insel Pašman marina · 1.7 NM by sea
- Uvala Sveti Ante mooring field · 1.8 NM by sea
- Uvala Žalo mooring field · 1.9 NM by sea
- Vitane cove · 2.4 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Dalmatia by wind
More places – Pašman
- Uvala Zaklopica mooring field
- Uvala Žalo mooring field
- Čelinja uvala cove
- Bucht Triluke marina
Questions
Is Vela Tala sheltered from the bora?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-east wind.
Is Vela Tala sheltered from the jugo?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Vela Tala?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.2 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Vela Tala?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Vela Tala?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.