Uvala Sveti Petar
cove · Šibenik · Dalmatia
Uvala Sveti Petar is a cove on the coast of Dalmatia.
The nearest town is Šibenik.
The bay opens towards the north-west (316°).
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.
Swell can come in from north-west to north-west (316°–320°).
- 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 5.6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 1.9 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (33 buildings within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Donje Polje, Šibenik: 37 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: D-Marin Mandalina, 0.1 NM by sea.
- In west wind: D-Marin Mandalina, 0.1 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: D-Marin Mandalina, 0.1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- D-Marin Mandalina marina · 0.1 NM by sea
- Uvala Čapljena anchorage · 0.1 NM by sea
- Uvala Grižine cove · 0.3 NM by sea
- Uvala Baba cove · 0.3 NM by sea
- Luka Zablaće marina · 0.3 NM by sea
- Uvala Plavališta cove · 0.5 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Dalmatia by wind
More places – Šibenik
- Uvala Smetnja cove
- Uvala Stanuča cove
- Šibenski zaljev cove
Questions
Is Uvala Sveti Petar sheltered from the bora?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-east wind.
Is Uvala Sveti Petar sheltered from the jugo?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Uvala Sveti Petar?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 5.6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Can you spend the night at Uvala Sveti Petar?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.