Uvala Dražica

cove · Cres · Istria and Kvarner

Uvala Dražica is a cove on the island of Cres, in the Istria and Kvarner cruising area.

The nearest town is Cres.

It lies in Kvarner gulf.

Cres is part of the Kvarner islands.

The bay opens towards the west-north-west (302°).

Shelter by wind direction

Good shelter in north-east (bora), east, south-east (jugo), south and south-west wind.

Partial shelter in north, west and north-west wind.

Swell can come in from west-north-west to north-west (300°–308°).

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.

Good holding.

Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).

Room to anchor: large (about 78.5 ha).

Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.8 NM from the anchoring spot.

Gravel beach.

Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.

Almost no buildings ashore (0 within 600 m).

A good gateway to visit the island.

Within reach:

When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:

Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-east wind.

Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.

Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).

Good holding. Room to anchor: large (about 78.5 ha).

It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.