Bućina
cove · Zlarin · Dalmatia
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Bućina is a cove on the island of Zlarin, in the Dalmatia cruising area.
The nearest town is Šibenik.
Also known as Vila and Banje.
The bay opens towards the north-west (306°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north, north-east (bora), east, south-east (jugo), south and south-west wind.
No shelter in west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 2.5 NM of open water towards the west.
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.
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
Pebble beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (23 buildings within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Zlarin, Šibenik: 4 restaurants, bars or cafés, 16 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 west wind: Uvala Pećina, 1 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Uvala Pećina, 1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Luka Zlarin cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Uvala Pećina cove · 1 NM by sea
- Jažina cove · 1 NM by sea
- Port of Šibenik marina · 1.1 NM by sea
- Prvić Luka mooring field · 1.3 NM by sea
- Galjetov gat cove · 1.3 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Dalmatia by wind
More places – Zlarin
- Luka Zlarin cove
- Uvala Jamena cove
Questions
Is Bućina sheltered from the bora?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-east wind.
Is Bućina sheltered from the jugo?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Bućina?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Bućina?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Bućina?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.