Duboka uvala
cove · Vir · Dalmatia
Duboka uvala is a cove on the island of Vir, in the Dalmatia cruising area.
Also known as Radinjac.
The bay opens towards the north (354°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in east, south-east (jugo), south and south-west wind.
Partial shelter in west wind.
No shelter in north, north-east (bora) and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north-west.
Swell can come in from north-west to north-north-west (308°–336°).
Swell can come in from north-north-west to north (340°–360°).
- 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 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
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: beach Dubrovnik, 2.8 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Zalići, 2.5 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Kozjak, 6.5 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Kozjak, 6.5 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Uvala Svrdljače cove · 0.9 NM by sea
- Marijanov mul marina · 1.2 NM by sea
- Uvala Smratine cove · 1.2 NM by sea
- Kosička uvala cove · 2 NM by sea
- Velika Slatina marina · 2 NM by sea
- Uvala Brdonja marina · 2.4 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Dalmatia by wind
More places – Vir
- Plaža Jadro Zapad cove
- Ritine cove
- Kod Gaza cove
- Kosička uvala cove
Questions
Is Duboka uvala sheltered from the bora?
No. It is exposed in north-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Zalići, 2.5 NM by sea.
Is Duboka uvala sheltered from the jugo?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Duboka uvala?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Duboka uvala?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Duboka uvala?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.