Uvala Kukljica
cove · Ugljan · Dalmatia
Uvala Kukljica is a cove on the island of Ugljan, in the Dalmatia cruising area.
The nearest town is Zadar.
Also known as Kukljica and Zelena punta.
The bay opens towards the east-south-east (103°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north, south, south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east (bora) wind.
No shelter in east and south-east (jugo) wind.
In the most open sector, up to 3.5 NM of open water towards the east.
Swell can come in from east-south-east to east-south-east (104°–120°).
- 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.
Good holding.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.3 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Gravel beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Built-up shore (231 buildings within 600 m).
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Kukljica: 11 restaurants, bars or cafés, 6 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-east wind: Zdrelašćica, Ugljan, 0.5 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Luka Ždrelac, 0.4 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Luka Ždrelac, 0.4 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Luka Ždrelac cove · 0.4 NM by sea
- Zdrelašćica, Ugljan marina · 0.5 NM by sea
- Uvala Gnojišća cove · 0.6 NM by sea
- Gladuša cove · 0.9 NM by sea
- Uvala Polača marina · 1.3 NM by sea
- Uvala Kostanj mooring field · 1.4 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Dalmatia by wind
More places – Ugljan
- Uvala Sutomišćica cove
- Uvala Tala cove
Questions
Is Uvala Kukljica sheltered from the bora?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Zdrelašćica, Ugljan, 0.5 NM by sea.
Is Uvala Kukljica sheltered from the jugo?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Luka Ždrelac, 0.4 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Uvala Kukljica?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Uvala Kukljica?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Uvala Kukljica?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.