Uvala Sveti Andrija
cove · Vrgada · Dalmatia
Uvala Sveti Andrija is a cove on the island of Vrgada, in the Dalmatia cruising area.
The nearest town is Biograd na Moru.
The bay opens towards the north-north-west (343°).
One of the busiest anchorages of the area, in clear water.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north-east (bora), east and south wind.
Partial shelter in south-east (jugo), south-west and west wind.
No shelter in north and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 3 NM of open water towards the north.
Swell can come in from west-north-west to north-west (300°–304°).
- 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 3.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (36 buildings within 600 m).
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Vrgada: 6 restaurants, bars or cafés, 9 min on foot
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, 2 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Uvala Žakan, 2 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Insel Vrgada A u.B (Ostteil), 1.1 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Vela luka, 2 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Mala luka, 2 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Insel Vrgada A u. B (Westteil) marina · 0.3 NM by sea
- Insel Vrgada A u.B (Ostteil) anchorage · 1.1 NM by sea
- Prva Dražica cove · 1.3 NM by sea
- Mala luka cove · 2 NM by sea
- Vela luka cove · 2 NM by sea
- Uvala Žakan cove · 2 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Dalmatia by wind
More places – Vrgada
- Insel Vrgada A u.B (Ostteil) anchorage
- Uvala Kranje mooring field
- Prva Dražica cove
- Uvala Garma cove
Questions
Is Uvala Sveti Andrija sheltered from the bora?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-east wind.
Is Uvala Sveti Andrija sheltered from the jugo?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Uvala Žakan, 2 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Uvala Sveti Andrija?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Uvala Sveti Andrija?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Uvala Sveti Andrija?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.