Šibenski zaljev
cove · Šibenik · Dalmatia
Šibenski zaljev is a cove on the coast of Dalmatia.
The nearest town is Šibenik.
The bay opens towards the north-west (314°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north-east (bora), east, south-east (jugo), south and south-west wind.
Partial shelter in north, west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 1.2 NM of open water towards the north-west.
Swell can come in from west-north-west to north-north-west (300°–328°).
- 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
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6.1 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 2.8 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (0 within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Šibenik: 70 restaurants, bars or cafés, 24 min by dinghy
- Cathedral of the Dormition of the Mother of God: 25 min by dinghy
- Šibenik Cathedral: 26 min by dinghy
- Church of Saint Chrysogonus: 26 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:
- In north wind: Uvala Stanuča, 0.2 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Uvala Jamena, 0.2 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Uvala Stanuča, 0.2 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Uvala Jamena cove · 0.2 NM by sea
- Uvala Stanuča cove · 0.2 NM by sea
- Uvala Magarna cove · 0.7 NM by sea
- Solaris Yacht Marina marina · 0.9 NM by sea
- Uvala Smetnja cove · 0.9 NM by sea
- Podsolarska cove · 1 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Dalmatia by wind
More places – Šibenik
- Uvala Stanuča cove
- Uvala Sveti Petar cove
Questions
Is Šibenski zaljev sheltered from the bora?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-east wind.
Is Šibenski zaljev sheltered from the jugo?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Šibenski zaljev?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6.1 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Can you spend the night at Šibenski zaljev?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.