Uvala Soci
cove · Dalmatia
Uvala Soci is a cove on the coast of Dalmatia.
The nearest town is Hodilje.
It lies in Bay of Mali Ston.
The bay opens towards the north-west (304°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north-east (bora), east, south-east (jugo), south and south-west wind.
Partial shelter in north, west and north-west wind.
Swell can come in from north-west to north-west (304°–308°).
- 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.
Approach
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 3.9 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Protected area and seagrass
Uvala Soci lies in the protected area Malostonski zaljev: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (0 within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Hodilje: 2 restaurants, bars or cafés, 24 min by dinghy
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: Donja Vala, 0.1 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Donja Vala, 0.1 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Donja Vala, 0.1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Uvala ispod Stijena cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Uvala Pod Bore cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Donja Vala cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Uvala Sarkova kuća cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Uvala Bošac cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Uvala Bijelo cove · 0.1 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Dalmatia by wind
More places – Dalmatia
- Uvala Sabune cove
- Uvala Slađenovići cove
- Uvala Spilice cove
- Uvala Srdupina cove
Questions
Is Uvala Soci sheltered from the bora?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-east wind.
Is Uvala Soci sheltered from the jugo?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Uvala Soci?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Uvala Soci?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.