Uvala Čapljena
anchorage · Šibenik · Dalmatia
Uvala Čapljena is an anchorage on the coast of Dalmatia.
The nearest town is Šibenik.
Shelter by wind direction
Sheltered from every direction.
No open sector to the swell was found.
- 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 6.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 1.5 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Marked on the nautical chart as: anchorage.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (0 within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- St. Nicholas Fortress: 19 min by dinghy
- Jadrija Lighthouse: 20 min by dinghy
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Uvala Sveti Petar cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Uvala Baba cove · 0.2 NM by sea
- Luka Zablaće marina · 0.2 NM by sea
- D-Marin Mandalina marina · 0.2 NM by sea
- Uvala Grižine cove · 0.4 NM by sea
- Uvala Crnica cove · 0.4 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Dalmatia by wind
More places – Šibenik
- Podsolarska cove
- Uvala Maratuša cove
- Uvala Škar anchorage
- D-Marin Mandalina marina
Questions
Is Uvala Čapljena sheltered from the bora?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-east wind.
Is Uvala Čapljena sheltered from the jugo?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Uvala Čapljena?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Can you spend the night at Uvala Čapljena?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.