Uvala Dobra
cove · Kraljevica · Istria and Kvarner
Uvala Dobra is a cove on the coast of Istria and Kvarner.
The nearest town is Kraljevica.
It lies in Rijeka gulf.
The bay opens towards the west-north-west (300°).
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 (288°–312°).
- 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 4.7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 1.9 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (23 buildings within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Bakarac: 4 restaurants, bars or cafés, 16 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:
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Bakarac harbour marina · 0.1 NM by sea
- Uvala Bakarac cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Rt Oštro cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Luka marina · 0.9 NM by sea
- Uvala Dražica cove · 0.9 NM by sea
- Kraljevica harbour marina · 1 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Istria and Kvarner by wind
More places – Kraljevica
- Luka Kraljevica (anchorage) anchorage
- Rt Oštro cove
- Uvala Grabrova cove
- Uvala Marinska cove
Questions
Is Uvala Dobra sheltered from the bora?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-east wind.
Is Uvala Dobra sheltered from the jugo?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Uvala Dobra?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Uvala Dobra?
Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Uvala Dobra?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.