Uvala Bočetnica
cove · Rtina · Dalmatia
Uvala Bočetnica is a cove on the coast of Dalmatia.
The nearest town is Rtina.
The bay opens towards the east-north-east (76°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north, south, south-west, west and north-west wind.
No shelter in north-east (bora), east and south-east (jugo) wind.
In the most open sector, up to 3.4 NM of open water towards the east.
Swell can come in from east-south-east to east-south-east (104°–120°).
- 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 6.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
No road nearby.
Almost no buildings ashore (0 within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Paški most: 32 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 north-east wind: Miletića porat, 1.1 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Miletića porat, 1.1 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Miletića porat, 1.1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Miletića porat cove · 1.1 NM by sea
- Fortica harbour marina · 1.9 NM by sea
- Vrankovići marina · 2.1 NM by sea
- Tribanj Šibuljna cove · 2.4 NM by sea
- Rtina cove · 2.9 NM by sea
- Luka cove · 2.9 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Dalmatia by wind
More places – Rtina
- Plemići bay cove
- Rtina cove
- Vrankovići marina
- Ševerdići cove
Questions
Is Uvala Bočetnica sheltered from the bora?
No. It is exposed in north-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Miletića porat, 1.1 NM by sea.
Is Uvala Bočetnica sheltered from the jugo?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Miletića porat, 1.1 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Uvala Bočetnica?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Uvala Bočetnica?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Uvala Bočetnica?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.