Uvala Vrtlina
cove · Starigrad · Dalmatia
Uvala Vrtlina is a cove on the coast of Dalmatia.
The nearest town is Starigrad.
The bay opens towards the west-south-west (257°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north, north-east (bora), east and south-east (jugo) wind.
Partial shelter in south and north-west wind.
No shelter in south-west and west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 4.3 NM of open water towards the west.
Swell can come in from west to west-north-west (280°–292°).
Swell can come in from west-north-west to north-west (296°–304°).
- 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 4.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Uvala Vrtlina lies in the protected area Velebit Nature Park: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Ashore and services
Gravel beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (66 buildings within 600 m).
Nothing ashore: a wild anchorage.
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In south wind: Luka, 1.9 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Luka, 1.9 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Uvala Žabokrek, 3.2 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Jazdadića uvala, 1.7 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Starigrad marina · 0.4 NM by sea
- Senjski porat cove · 0.6 NM by sea
- Kulana cove · 1.3 NM by sea
- Jazdadića uvala cove · 1.7 NM by sea
- Jazškalice cove · 1.7 NM by sea
- Luka cove · 1.9 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Dalmatia by wind
More places – Starigrad
- Senjski porat cove
- Starigrad marina
Questions
Is Uvala Vrtlina sheltered from the bora?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-east wind.
Is Uvala Vrtlina sheltered from the jugo?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Uvala Vrtlina?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Uvala Vrtlina?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Uvala Vrtlina?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.