Ravni Žakan

mooring field · Ravni Žakan · Dalmatia

Ravni Žakan is a mooring field on the island of Ravni Žakan, in the Dalmatia cruising area.

Ravni Žakan is part of the Kornati.

Also known as Uvala Žakan.

The bay opens towards the south-south-west (211°).

Shelter by wind direction

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

Partial shelter in west wind.

No shelter in south and south-west wind.

In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south-west.

Swell can come in from south-south-west to south-west (204°–220°).

Swell can come in from south-west to west-south-west (232°–240°).

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.

Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.5 NM from the anchoring spot.

Marked on the nautical chart as: anchorage, moorings and harbour.

Ravni Žakan lies in the protected area Kornati National Park: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.

Beach within 300 m.

No road nearby.

Almost no buildings ashore (8 within 600 m).

Nearest services:

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.

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.