Uvala Gazdavica
cove · Šibenik · Dalmatia
Uvala Gazdavica is a cove on the coast of Dalmatia.
The nearest town is Šibenik.
Also known as beach Žaborić and Žaborić.
The bay opens towards the west (263°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north-east (bora), east, south-east (jugo) and south wind.
Partial shelter in north, south-west, west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 1.9 NM of open water towards the west.
Swell can come in from west-south-west to west-south-west (240°–244°).
Swell can come in from north-west to north-west (304°–308°).
- 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 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
Pebble beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Built-up shore (86 buildings within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Morinje Bridge: 23 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 wind: Studena uvala, 0.8 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Luka Krapanj, 0.6 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Morinjski zaljev, 1 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Morinjski zaljev, 1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Spongiola cove · 0.4 NM by sea
- Luka Krapanj marina · 0.6 NM by sea
- Studena uvala cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Morinjski zaljev cove · 1 NM by sea
- Jasenova uvala cove · 1.2 NM by sea
- Uvala Pišljivica cove · 1.2 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Dalmatia by wind
More places – Šibenik
- Uvala Crnica cove
- Uvala Dumboka cove
- Uvala Grižine cove
- Uvala Pećina cove
Questions
Is Uvala Gazdavica sheltered from the bora?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-east wind.
Is Uvala Gazdavica sheltered from the jugo?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Uvala Gazdavica?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Uvala Gazdavica?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Uvala Gazdavica?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.