Uvala Pećina
cove · Šibenik · Dalmatia
Uvala Pećina is a cove on the coast of Dalmatia.
The nearest town is Šibenik.
The bay opens towards the south-east (139°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north, north-east (bora), south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in east, south-east (jugo) and south wind.
Swell can come in from south-east to south-south-east (132°–148°).
- 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 78.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 2.7 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (1 within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Šibenik bridge: 21 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 east wind: Uvala Sićenica, 0.5 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: D-Marin Mandalina, 0.8 NM by sea.
- In south wind: D-Marin Mandalina, 0.8 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Port of Šibenik marina · 0.1 NM by sea
- Jažina cove · 0.2 NM by sea
- Uvala Plavališta cove · 0.4 NM by sea
- Uvala Sićenica marina · 0.5 NM by sea
- Uvala Škar anchorage · 0.5 NM by sea
- Galjetov gat cove · 0.7 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Dalmatia by wind
More places – Šibenik
- Uvala Gazdavica cove
- Uvala Grižine cove
- Uvala Plavališta cove
- Uvala Sićenica marina
Questions
Is Uvala Pećina sheltered from the bora?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-east wind.
Is Uvala Pećina sheltered from the jugo?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is D-Marin Mandalina, 0.8 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Uvala Pećina?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 78.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Can you spend the night at Uvala Pećina?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.