Uvala Blata
cove · Vodice · Dalmatia
Uvala Blata is a cove on the coast of Dalmatia.
The nearest town is Vodice.
Also known as Plava plaža (The blue beach).
The bay opens towards the south-south-east (159°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north, north-east (bora), east and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in south-east (jugo), south, south-west and west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 1.6 NM of open water towards the south.
Swell can come in from south-south-east to south-south-east (152°–164°).
- 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.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Pebble beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Built-up shore (102 buildings within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Vodice: 22 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 south-east wind: Marina Tribunj, 0.8 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Marina Tribunj, 0.8 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Marina Tribunj, 0.8 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Marina Tribunj, 0.8 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Uvala Bristaci cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Plaža Plitka Punta cove · 0.4 NM by sea
- Marina Tribunj marina · 0.8 NM by sea
- Uvala Zelena cove · 1 NM by sea
- Uvala Perolin gat cove · 1.1 NM by sea
- Luka Šepurine cove · 1.3 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Dalmatia by wind
More places – Vodice
- Rodin stan cove
- Uvala Binjuš cove
- Uvala Bristaci cove
- Vodena jama cove
Questions
Is Uvala Blata sheltered from the bora?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-east wind.
Is Uvala Blata sheltered from the jugo?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Marina Tribunj, 0.8 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Uvala Blata?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Uvala Blata?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Uvala Blata?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.