Uvala Smoljanica
cove · Ražanac · Dalmatia
Uvala Smoljanica is a cove on the coast of Dalmatia.
The nearest town is Ražanac.
The bay opens towards the north-east (36°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south and south-west wind.
Partial shelter in south-east (jugo) and west wind.
No shelter in north, north-east (bora), east and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 3.8 NM of open water towards the east.
Swell can come in from east to east-south-east (92°–108°).
Swell can come in from north-west to north-north-west (320°–336°).
- 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 7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (24 buildings within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Ražanac: 16 min by dinghy
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Ljubač marina · 0.2 NM by sea
- Uvala Velika Volujica cove · 0.3 NM by sea
- Ražanac cove · 0.6 NM by sea
- Draga cove · 1 NM by sea
- Ljubač cove cove · 1 NM by sea
- Plemići bay cove · 1 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Dalmatia by wind
More places – Ražanac
- Ražanac cove
- Uvala Dragunica cove
- Uvala Velika Volujica cove
Questions
Is Uvala Smoljanica sheltered from the bora?
No. It is exposed in north-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Ljubač, 0.2 NM by sea.
Is Uvala Smoljanica sheltered from the jugo?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Ljubač, 0.2 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Uvala Smoljanica?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Uvala Smoljanica?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Uvala Smoljanica?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.