Uvala Studenac
cove · Pirovac · Dalmatia
Uvala Studenac is a cove on the coast of Dalmatia.
The nearest town is Pirovac.
It lies in Pirovački zaljev.
The bay opens towards the north-north-west (343°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south and south-west wind.
Partial shelter in north, north-east (bora), east, south-east (jugo), west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 1.1 NM of open water towards the north-west.
Swell can come in from east to east (88°–92°).
Swell can come in from east-south-east to east-south-east (108°–120°).
- 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 4.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 3.6 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (0 within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Pirovac: 22 restaurants, bars or cafés, 24 min by dinghy
- Tisno: 36 min on foot
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In north wind: Uvala Vrulje, 0.1 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Uvala Vrulje, 0.1 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Uvala Vrulje, 0.1 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Uvala Vrulje, 0.1 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Uvala Lovišća, 0.4 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Uvala Lovišća, 0.4 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Uvala Vrulje cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Šuplji dolac cove · 0.4 NM by sea
- Uvala Lovišća cove · 0.4 NM by sea
- Uvala Stinica cove · 0.4 NM by sea
- Uvala Rastova cove · 0.5 NM by sea
- Uvala Vela pošta cove · 0.6 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Dalmatia by wind
More places – Pirovac
- Uvala Crni krug cove
- Uvala Stinica cove
- Uvala Veli stubli cove
Questions
Is Uvala Studenac sheltered from the bora?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Uvala Vrulje, 0.1 NM by sea.
Is Uvala Studenac sheltered from the jugo?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Uvala Vrulje, 0.1 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Uvala Studenac?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Uvala Studenac?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Uvala Studenac?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.