Punta Rožica
cove · Zadar · Dalmatia
Punta Rožica is a cove on the coast of Dalmatia.
The nearest town is Zadar.
The bay opens towards the west (265°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north-east (bora), east and south-east (jugo) wind.
Partial shelter in north wind.
No shelter in south, south-west, west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 6.8 NM of open water towards the north-west.
Swell can come in from north-west to north-west (304°–320°).
- 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 3.2 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Pebble beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Built-up shore (183 buildings within 600 m).
Nothing ashore: a wild anchorage.
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 Sveta Jelena, 1.1 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Bibinje, 0.3 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Plaža Zlatna Luka, 1.4 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Plaža na marini, 1.3 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Plaža na marini, 1.3 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Bibinje marina · 0.3 NM by sea
- Padrele cove · 0.4 NM by sea
- Uvala Sveta Jelena marina · 1.1 NM by sea
- Plaža na marini cove · 1.3 NM by sea
- Plaža Zlatna Luka cove · 1.4 NM by sea
- Luka Gaženica cove · 1.5 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Dalmatia by wind
More places – Zadar
Questions
Is Punta Rožica sheltered from the bora?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-east wind.
Is Punta Rožica sheltered from the jugo?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Punta Rožica?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.2 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Punta Rožica?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Punta Rožica?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.