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Zapadna obala

marina · Split · Dalmatia

Zapadna obala – marina, Split
Photo: © Luboš Holič, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

Zapadna obala is a marina on the coast of Dalmatia.

The nearest town is Split.

Shelter by wind direction

Good shelter in north, north-east (bora), south-west, west and north-west wind.

Partial shelter in east wind.

No shelter in south-east (jugo) and south wind.

In the most open sector, up to 7.8 NM of open water towards the south-east.

Swell can come in from south-east to south-south-east (136°–160°).

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  • 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 Zapadna obala for your arrival

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.

Approach

Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.5 NM from the anchoring spot.

Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.

Ashore and services

A remarkable site can be reached from here.

Within reach:

  • Split breakwater lighthouse: 9 min on foot
  • Pomorac Memorial Lighthouse: 21 min on foot
  • Split Science museum: 26 min on foot
  • Salona: 29 min by road
  • Hollow Church: 31 min by road

Nearest services:

  • Restaurant (Chevapist) on site
  • Supermarket (Tommy) 190 m away
  • Train (Split) 1.1 km away
  • Parking 100 m away
  • Fuel at the quay

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 – Split

Questions

Is Zapadna obala sheltered from the bora?

Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-east wind.

Is Zapadna obala sheltered from the jugo?

No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is ACI Marina Split, 1 NM by sea.

What is the seabed at Zapadna obala?

Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.

Can you spend the night at Zapadna obala?

Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.

Plan a voyage from Zapadna obala