Uvala Crni krug
cove · Pirovac · Dalmatia
Uvala Crni krug is a cove on the coast of Dalmatia.
The nearest town is Pirovac.
It lies in Pirovački zaljev.
Also known as Pirićeva zemlja.
The bay opens towards the west (262°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north, north-east (bora) and east wind.
Partial shelter in south-east (jugo), south, south-west, west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 1.8 NM of open water towards the west.
Swell can come in from west-north-west to west-north-west (296°–300°).
- 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 3.9 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Ashore and services
Gravel beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (24 buildings 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 south-east wind: Uvala Kokoč, 0.1 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Uvala Kokoč, 0.1 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Uvala Kokoč, 0.1 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Uvala Kokoč, 0.1 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Uvala Kokoč, 0.1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Uvala Kokoč cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Uvala Vela pošta cove · 0.3 NM by sea
- Uvala Sučuva cove · 0.3 NM by sea
- Uvala Rastova cove · 0.4 NM by sea
- Betina cove · 0.5 NM by sea
- Uvala Studenac cove · 0.8 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Dalmatia by wind
More places – Pirovac
- Marina Pirovac marina
- Uvala Vrilo cove
- Uvala Stinica cove
- Uvala Studenac cove
Questions
Is Uvala Crni krug sheltered from the bora?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-east wind.
Is Uvala Crni krug sheltered from the jugo?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Uvala Kokoč, 0.1 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Uvala Crni krug?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Uvala Crni krug?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Uvala Crni krug?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.