Uvala Vodotoč
cove · Krk · Istria and Kvarner
Uvala Vodotoč is a cove on the island of Krk, in the Istria and Kvarner cruising area.
The nearest town is Kraljevica.
It lies in Rijeka gulf.
Krk is part of the Kvarner islands.
The bay opens towards the north-west (310°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north-east (bora), east, south-east (jugo) and south wind.
Partial shelter in south-west wind.
No shelter in north, west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 7.4 NM of open water towards the north-west.
Swell can come in from west to north-north-west (276°–328°).
- 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 6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Built-up shore (109 buildings within 600 m).
Nothing ashore: a wild anchorage.
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
- Luka Voz port · 0.8 NM by sea
- Bakarac harbour marina · 1.8 NM by sea
- Uvala Dobra cove · 1.8 NM by sea
- Uvala Bakarac cove · 1.8 NM by sea
- Rt Oštro cove · 1.8 NM by sea
- Luka marina · 2.1 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Istria and Kvarner by wind
More places – Krk
- Uvala Valbiska port
- Uvala Veterna cove
- Uvala Vrulja cove
- Uvala Vrženica cove
Questions
Is Uvala Vodotoč sheltered from the bora?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-east wind.
Is Uvala Vodotoč sheltered from the jugo?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Uvala Vodotoč?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Uvala Vodotoč?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Uvala Vodotoč?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.