Uvala Žuljana
cove · Žuljana · Dalmatia
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Uvala Žuljana is a cove on the coast of Dalmatia.
The nearest town is Žuljana.
Also known as Žuljana and Brijezi.
The bay opens towards the west (267°).
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 24.2 NM of open water towards the west.
Swell can come in from west-south-west to west-north-west (244°–292°).
- 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 3.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: large (about 10.1 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.4 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Built-up shore (112 buildings within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Žuljana: 9 restaurants, bars or cafés, 5 min on foot
- Pelješac Bridge: 36 min by road
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: Luka Polače, 4.9 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Luka Trstenik, 2.2 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Luka Trstenik, 2.2 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Kosmač cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Uvala Vučine cove · 0.3 NM by sea
- Uvala Košare cove · 1.1 NM by sea
- Vodice cove · 1.7 NM by sea
- Luka Trstenik cove · 2.2 NM by sea
- Uvala Kupinova cove · 2.6 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Dalmatia by wind
More places – Žuljana
- Uvala Vučine cove
- Kosmač cove
- Uvala Košare cove
Questions
Is Uvala Žuljana sheltered from the bora?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-east wind.
Is Uvala Žuljana sheltered from the jugo?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Uvala Žuljana?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Uvala Žuljana?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Room to anchor: large (about 10.1 ha).
Can you spend the night at Uvala Žuljana?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.