Uvala Modrič
cove · Rovanjska · Dalmatia
Uvala Modrič is a cove on the coast of Dalmatia.
The nearest town is Rovanjska.
Also known as Modrič, Špilja Modrič and Vrulja Modrič.
The bay opens towards the west (269°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north, north-east (bora), east, south-east (jugo) and south wind.
Partial shelter in south-west and north-west wind.
No shelter in west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 2.3 NM of open water towards the west.
Swell can come in from west to west-north-west (276°–284°).
- 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 6.1 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Uvala Modrič lies in the protected area Velebit Nature Park: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (16 buildings within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Modrič Cave: 7 min on foot
- Rovanjska: 3 restaurants, bars or cafés, 21 min on foot
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In south-west wind: Uvala Rovanjska, 0.4 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Uvala Žabokrek, 1.5 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Reljani, 1.2 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Bok cove · 0.3 NM by sea
- Uvala Rovanjska cove · 0.4 NM by sea
- Vrulja Zečica cove · 0.4 NM by sea
- Uvala Zališće cove · 0.9 NM by sea
- Porat cove · 1.1 NM by sea
- Reljani cove · 1.2 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Dalmatia by wind
More places – Rovanjska
- Bok cove
- Uvala Rovanjska cove
- Vrulja Zečica cove
Questions
Is Uvala Modrič sheltered from the bora?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-east wind.
Is Uvala Modrič sheltered from the jugo?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Uvala Modrič?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6.1 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Uvala Modrič?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Uvala Modrič?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.