Vela draga

cove · Zečevo · Dalmatia

Vela draga is a cove on the island of Zečevo, in the Dalmatia cruising area.

The nearest town is Nin.

The bay opens towards the north-east (46°).

Shelter by wind direction

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

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

No shelter in east wind.

In the most open sector, up to 3.5 NM of open water towards the east.

No open sector to the swell was found.

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.

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

Good holding.

Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6.7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).

Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 1.2 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.

Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.

When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:

Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Magazin, 0.2 NM by sea.

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

Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6.7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).

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

It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.