Uvala maestrala
cove · Zadar · Dalmatia
Uvala maestrala is a cove on the coast of Dalmatia.
The nearest town is Zadar.
The bay opens towards the west-south-west (242°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north, north-east (bora), east, south-east (jugo) and south wind.
Partial shelter in north-west wind.
No shelter in south-west and west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 3.4 NM of open water towards the west.
Swell can come in from west to west (276°–280°).
- 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 4.2 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.
Built-up shore (205 buildings within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Sea organ: 21 min by dinghy
- Church of St. Donatus: 22 min by dinghy
- Zadar Cathedral: 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-west wind: Marina Zadar, 0.1 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Jazine, 2.2 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Jazine, 2.2 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Draženica marina · 0.1 NM by sea
- Jadran Beach cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Marina Zadar marina · 0.1 NM by sea
- Uskok Beach cove · 0.5 NM by sea
- D-Marin Borik marina · 0.7 NM by sea
- Foša port · 1.2 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Dalmatia by wind
More places – Zadar
- Marina Dalmatia marina
- Plaža Zlatna Luka cove
- Zlatna luka mooring field
- Bibinje marina
Questions
Is Uvala maestrala sheltered from the bora?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-east wind.
Is Uvala maestrala sheltered from the jugo?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Uvala maestrala?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.2 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Uvala maestrala?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Uvala maestrala?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.