Uvala Velika Volujica
cove · Ražanac · Dalmatia
Uvala Velika Volujica is a cove on the coast of Dalmatia.
The nearest town is Ražanac.
Also known as Uvala Mala Volujica.
The bay opens towards the north-north-east (25°).
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 3.7 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 (316°–332°).
- 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 6.6 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.
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:
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Uvala Smoljanica cove · 0.3 NM by sea
- Ljubač marina · 0.4 NM by sea
- Ražanac cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Draga cove · 1.2 NM by sea
- Ljubač cove cove · 1.2 NM by sea
- Plemići bay cove · 1.2 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Dalmatia by wind
More places – Ražanac
- Uvala Dragunica cove
- Uvala Smoljanica cove
Questions
Is Uvala Velika Volujica sheltered from the bora?
No. It is exposed in north-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Ljubač, 0.4 NM by sea.
Is Uvala Velika Volujica sheltered from the jugo?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Ljubač, 0.4 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Uvala Velika Volujica?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6.6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Uvala Velika Volujica?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Uvala Velika Volujica?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.