Bele Skale
cove · Isola · Istria and Kvarner
Bele Skale is a cove on the coast of Istria and Kvarner.
The nearest town is Isola.
The bay opens towards the north (359°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-east (jugo), south and south-west wind.
Partial shelter in east and west wind.
No shelter in north, north-east (bora) and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north.
Swell can come in from east-north-east to east-north-east (60°–68°).
Swell can come in from north-west to north-east (304°–44°).
- 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.
Good holding.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 9 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: large (about 63.2 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Bele Skale lies in the protected area Strunjan Natural Park: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Ashore and services
Pebble beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (11 buildings within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Dobrava: 17 min on foot
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In north wind: Marina Isola, 1.4 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Marina Isola, 1.4 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Plaža na Svetilniku, 0.8 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Marina Isola, 1.4 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Marina Isola, 1.4 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Baia di San Simone cove · 0.6 NM by sea
- Canne cove · 0.6 NM by sea
- plaža Delfin cove · 0.7 NM by sea
- Plaža na Svetilniku cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Marina Isola marina · 1.4 NM by sea
- Yacht club Burja Izola port · 1.4 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Istria and Kvarner by wind
More places – Isola
- Marina Isola marina
- Yacht club Burja Izola port
- Canne cove
- Plaža na Svetilniku cove
Questions
Is Bele Skale sheltered from the bora?
No. It is exposed in north-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Marina Isola, 1.4 NM by sea.
Is Bele Skale sheltered from the jugo?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Bele Skale?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 9 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Bele Skale?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding. Room to anchor: large (about 63.2 ha).
Can you spend the night at Bele Skale?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.