Uvala Mala višnjica
cove · Ploče · Dalmatia
Uvala Mala višnjica is a cove on the coast of Dalmatia.
The nearest town is Ploče.
The bay opens towards the south-south-west (196°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north, north-east (bora) and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in east wind.
No shelter in south-east (jugo), south, south-west and west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 4.8 NM of open water towards the south.
Swell can come in from south-south-east to south (148°–176°).
Swell can come in from west-south-west to west-south-west (240°–256°).
- 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
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.5 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (0 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 east wind: Luka Ploče, 0.5 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Kontejnerski terminal, 1 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Kontejnerski terminal, 1 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Kontejnerski terminal, 1 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Luka Ploče, 0.5 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Luka Ploče cove · 0.5 NM by sea
- Kontejnerski terminal port · 1 NM by sea
- Plaža Ušće cove · 2.5 NM by sea
- Kite Surf Spot cove · 2.6 NM by sea
- Sreser cove · 4.9 NM by sea
- Luka Gradac cove · 5.4 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Dalmatia by wind
More places – Ploče
- Luka Ploče cove
- Plaža Ušće cove
Questions
Is Uvala Mala višnjica sheltered from the bora?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-east wind.
Is Uvala Mala višnjica sheltered from the jugo?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Kontejnerski terminal, 1 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Uvala Mala višnjica?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Uvala Mala višnjica?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Uvala Mala višnjica?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.