Uvala Bokinić
cove · Cres · Istria and Kvarner
Uvala Bokinić is a cove on the island of Cres, in the Istria and Kvarner cruising area.
The nearest town is Mali Lošinj.
It lies in Little Kvarner.
Cres is part of the Kvarner islands.
The bay opens towards the south-south-east (158°).
Cited by several guides.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north, north-east (bora), west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in east and south-west wind.
No shelter in south-east (jugo) and south wind.
Swell can come in from south-east to south (144°–180°).
- 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 4.1 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.4 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Gravel beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (16 buildings within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Punta Križa: 21 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 east wind: Uvala Mala Draga, 1 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Uvala Mala Draga, 1 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Uvala Mala Draga, 1 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Uvala Vela Draga, 0.1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Uvala Vela Draga port · 0.1 NM by sea
- Lučica cove · 0.6 NM by sea
- Veli žal cove · 0.6 NM by sea
- Uvala Mala Draga cove · 1 NM by sea
- Uvala Baldarin cove · 1.1 NM by sea
- Uvala Vela Lusarica cove · 1.1 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Istria and Kvarner by wind
More places – Cres
- ACI Marina Cres marina
- Luka Martinšćica cove
- Uvala Jazić mooring field
- Uvala Krušćica cove
Questions
Is Uvala Bokinić sheltered from the bora?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-east wind.
Is Uvala Bokinić sheltered from the jugo?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Uvala Mala Draga, 1 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Uvala Bokinić?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.1 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Uvala Bokinić?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Uvala Bokinić?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.