Uvala Vrilo

cove · Pirovac · Dalmatia

Uvala Vrilo is a cove on the coast of Dalmatia.

The nearest town is Pirovac.

It lies in Pirovački zaljev.

The bay opens towards the west (279°).

Shelter by wind direction

Good shelter in north, north-east (bora), east, south-east (jugo) and south wind.

Partial shelter in south-west, west and north-west wind.

Swell can come in from west to west-north-west (276°–284°).

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.

Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.

Good holding.

Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).

Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 3.6 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.

Beach within 300 m.

Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.

Built-up shore (94 buildings within 600 m).

Nothing ashore: a wild anchorage.

When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:

Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-east wind.

Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.

Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).

Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.

It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.