Žitna uvala

cove · Vir · Dalmatia

Žitna uvala is a cove on the island of Vir, in the Dalmatia cruising area.

The nearest town is Nin.

Also known as Plaža žitna.

The bay opens towards the north (359°).

Shelter by wind direction

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

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

In the most open sector, up to 1.3 NM of open water towards the east.

Swell can come in from north-west to north-north-west (320°–332°).

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 3.6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).

Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.

Beach within 300 m.

Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.

Built-up shore (473 buildings within 600 m).

Nothing ashore: a wild anchorage.

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 Babe, 0.5 NM by sea.

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

Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.6 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.