Uvala Sabune
cove · Arta Velika · Dalmatia
Uvala Sabune is a cove on the island of Arta Velika, in the Dalmatia cruising area.
The nearest town is Drage.
The bay opens towards the north-north-west (342°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south and south-west wind.
Partial shelter in north, north-east (bora), east, south-east (jugo), west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 1 NM of open water towards the north.
Swell can come in from east to east-south-east (100°–108°).
Swell can come in from north-west to north (320°–4°).
- 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 4.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
No road nearby.
Almost no buildings ashore (0 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 north wind: Mala luka, 0.6 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Uvala Podgaj, 0.5 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Uvala Podgaj, 0.5 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Uvala Podgaj, 0.5 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Vela luka, 0.6 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Mala luka, 0.6 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Uvala Podgaj cove · 0.5 NM by sea
- Mala luka cove · 0.6 NM by sea
- Vela luka cove · 0.6 NM by sea
- Dolačka uvala cove · 0.7 NM by sea
- Zakanj cove · 0.9 NM by sea
- Uvala Žakan cove · 1.2 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Dalmatia by wind
More places – Arta Velika
- Uvala Prikolonča anchorage
- Uvala Pržina cove
- Uvala Slađenovići cove
- Uvala Soci cove
Questions
Is Uvala Sabune sheltered from the bora?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Uvala Podgaj, 0.5 NM by sea.
Is Uvala Sabune sheltered from the jugo?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Uvala Podgaj, 0.5 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Uvala Sabune?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Uvala Sabune?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Uvala Sabune?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.