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Uvala Pećina

cove · Šibenik · Dalmatia

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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°).

NNEESESSWWNW
  • sheltered
  • partly
  • exposed

Shelter is estimated from open water and swell, not from wind strength: a strong wind can still gust over the land.

Check the shelter of Uvala Pećina for your arrival

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:

Nearby anchorages and ports

Sheltered anchorages of Dalmatia by wind

More places – Šibenik

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.

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