Uvala Vrulje
cove · Pirovac · Dalmatia
Uvala Vrulje is a cove on the coast of Dalmatia.
The nearest town is Pirovac.
It lies in Pirovački zaljev.
The bay opens towards the west (278°).
Cited by several guides.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north, north-east (bora), east and south-east (jugo) wind.
Partial shelter in south, south-west, west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 1.6 NM of open water towards the west.
Swell can come in from west to west-north-west (264°–292°).
- 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 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 4 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Ashore and services
Pebble beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Built-up shore (150 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 wind: Uvala Studenac, 0.1 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Uvala Studenac, 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 Studenac 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
- Marina Pirovac marina
- Uvala Vrilo cove
Questions
Is Uvala Vrulje sheltered from the bora?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-east wind.
Is Uvala Vrulje sheltered from the jugo?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Uvala Vrulje?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Uvala Vrulje?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Uvala Vrulje?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.