Uvala Rovanjska
cove · Rovanjska · Dalmatia
Uvala Rovanjska is a cove on the coast of Dalmatia.
The nearest town is Rovanjska.
Also known as Rovanjska.
The bay opens towards the north-west (304°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north, north-east (bora), east, south-east (jugo), south and south-west wind.
Partial shelter in west wind.
No shelter in north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 2 NM of open water towards the north-west.
Swell can come in from west-north-west to west-north-west (288°–300°).
- 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 6.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (34 buildings within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Rovanjska: 3 restaurants, bars or cafés, 16 min by dinghy
- Maslenica Bridge: 31 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 west wind: Uvala Žabokrek, 1.6 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Reljani, 1.5 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Bok cove · 0.2 NM by sea
- Uvala Modrič cove · 0.4 NM by sea
- Vrulja Zečica cove · 0.7 NM by sea
- Uvala Zališće cove · 1 NM by sea
- Porat cove · 1.1 NM by sea
- Reljani cove · 1.5 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Dalmatia by wind
More places – Rovanjska
- Bok cove
- Uvala Modrič cove
- Vrulja Zečica cove
Questions
Is Uvala Rovanjska sheltered from the bora?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-east wind.
Is Uvala Rovanjska sheltered from the jugo?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Uvala Rovanjska?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Uvala Rovanjska?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Uvala Rovanjska?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.