Mistral
cove · Split · Dalmatia
Mistral is a cove on the coast of Dalmatia.
The nearest town is Split.
The bay opens towards the south (183°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north, north-east (bora) and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in east wind.
No shelter in south-east (jugo), south, south-west and west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 9.5 NM of open water towards the south-west.
Swell can come in from east-south-east to west-south-west (116°–256°).
- 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.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Gravel beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (33 buildings within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Co-Cathedral of St. Peter, Split: 25 min by public transport (17)
- Salona: 42 min by public transport (2)
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: Sportska lučica Zenta, 1.2 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Sportska lučica Zenta, 1.2 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Sportska lučica Zenta, 1.2 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Sportska lučica Zenta, 1.2 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Sportska lučica Zenta, 1.2 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Sportska lučica Zenta marina · 1.2 NM by sea
- Zapadna obala marina · 1.6 NM by sea
- Gradska luka marina · 1.7 NM by sea
- ACI Marina Split marina · 2 NM by sea
- Nautika centar Nava marina · 2.1 NM by sea
- Lučica Jadran marina · 2.4 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Dalmatia by wind
More places – Split
- Lubinski porat cove
- Luka Lora port
Questions
Is Mistral sheltered from the bora?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-east wind.
Is Mistral sheltered from the jugo?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Sportska lučica Zenta, 1.2 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Mistral?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Mistral?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Mistral?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.