Primorje
cove · Zadar · Dalmatia
Primorje is a cove on the coast of Dalmatia.
The nearest town is Zadar.
The bay opens towards the west-south-west (241°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north-east (bora) and east wind.
Partial shelter in north and south-east (jugo) wind.
No shelter in south, south-west, west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 6.2 NM of open water towards the west.
Swell can come in from south-south-east to south (160°–180°).
Swell can come in from west to north-west (264°–308°).
- 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 4.7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Gravel beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Built-up shore (98 buildings within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Kožino: 26 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: Uvala Fažana, 0.6 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Diklo, 1.7 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Zgon, 1.9 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Olive Island Marina, 2.8 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Olive Island Marina, 2.8 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Olive Island Marina, 2.8 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Uvala Fažana cove · 0.6 NM by sea
- M-Marin Matešić marina · 0.8 NM by sea
- Diklo marina · 1.7 NM by sea
- Zgon marina · 1.9 NM by sea
- Puntamika cove · 1.9 NM by sea
- Uvala Petrčane cove · 2 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Dalmatia by wind
More places – Zadar
- M-Marin Matešić marina
- Padrele cove
- Punta Rožica cove
- Puntamika cove
Questions
Is Primorje sheltered from the bora?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-east wind.
Is Primorje sheltered from the jugo?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Diklo, 1.7 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Primorje?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Primorje?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Primorje?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.