Goli otok
anchorage · Goli Otok – Rab, 44.836, 14.816 · Istria and Kvarner
Goli otok is an anchorage on the island of Goli Otok, in the Istria and Kvarner cruising area.
The nearest town is Rab.
Goli Otok is part of the Kvarner islands.
Also known as Vela draga, Maslinje and Žica.
The bay opens towards the south-south-west (193°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north, north-east (bora), east and west wind.
Partial shelter in north-west wind.
No shelter in south-east (jugo), south and south-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 4.4 NM of open water towards the south.
Swell can come in from south-south-east to south (156°–176°).
- 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
Good holding.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 9 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.3 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: anchorage.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (1 within 600 m).
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In south-east wind: Shipyard, 1.3 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Shipyard, 1.3 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Uvala Pećina, 2.1 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Uvala Pećina, 2.1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Goli otok marina · 0.9 NM by sea
- Shipyard marina · 1.3 NM by sea
- Uvala Pećina cove · 2.1 NM by sea
- Uvala Stolac cove · 2.2 NM by sea
- Uvala Kaštelina cove · 2.4 NM by sea
- Uvala Saramić cove · 2.7 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Istria and Kvarner by wind
More places – Goli Otok – Rab, 44.836, 14.816
Questions
Is Goli otok sheltered from the bora?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-east wind.
Is Goli otok sheltered from the jugo?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Shipyard, 1.3 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Goli otok?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 9 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Goli otok?
Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Goli otok?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.