Insel Vrgada A u. B (Westteil)
marina · Vrgada · Dalmatia
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Insel Vrgada A u. B (Westteil) is a marina on the island of Vrgada, in the Dalmatia cruising area.
The nearest town is Biograd na Moru.
Also known as Vrgada.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north-east (bora), east and south wind.
Partial shelter in south-east (jugo) and south-west wind.
No shelter in north, west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 2.8 NM of open water towards the north-west.
Swell can come in from west to west (260°–268°).
Swell can come in from north-west to north-north-west (320°–332°).
- 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.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: moorings and harbour.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Vrgada: 6 restaurants, bars or cafés, 19 min by dinghy
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Bracera) 390 m away
- Supermarket (3M) 620 m away
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: Mala luka, 1.8 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Uvala Žakan, 1.8 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Insel Vrgada A u.B (Ostteil), 0.9 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Vela luka, 1.8 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Mala luka, 1.8 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Uvala Sveti Andrija cove · 0.3 NM by sea
- Insel Vrgada A u.B (Ostteil) anchorage · 0.9 NM by sea
- Prva Dražica cove · 1.1 NM by sea
- Mala luka cove · 1.8 NM by sea
- Vela luka cove · 1.8 NM by sea
- Uvala Žakan cove · 1.8 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Dalmatia by wind
More places – Vrgada
- Insel Vrgada A u.B (Ostteil) anchorage
- Uvala Kranje mooring field
Questions
Is Insel Vrgada A u. B (Westteil) sheltered from the bora?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-east wind.
Is Insel Vrgada A u. B (Westteil) sheltered from the jugo?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Uvala Žakan, 1.8 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Insel Vrgada A u. B (Westteil)?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Insel Vrgada A u. B (Westteil)?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.