Zarok
cove · Krk · Istria and Kvarner
Zarok is a cove on the island of Krk, in the Istria and Kvarner cruising area.
The nearest town is Baška.
It lies in Bašćanska draga.
Krk is part of the Kvarner islands.
The bay opens towards the east-south-east (113°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north, south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east (bora) and south wind.
No shelter in east and south-east (jugo) wind.
In the most open sector, up to 4.7 NM of open water towards the east.
Swell can come in from east to south-east (92°–136°).
- 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 3.2 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (48 buildings within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Baška: 33 restaurants, bars or cafés, 23 min by dinghy
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In north-east wind: Baška, 0.4 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Uvala Smokova, 2.5 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Uvala Smokova, 2.5 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Porat, 5.5 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Baška port · 0.4 NM by sea
- Macel mooring field · 0.4 NM by sea
- Uvala Ičkrinja cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Uvala Vrženica cove · 1.4 NM by sea
- Uvala Smokova cove · 2.5 NM by sea
- Porat anchorage · 5.5 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Istria and Kvarner by wind
More places – Krk
- Uvala Lončarica cove
- Uvala Vantačić cove
- Camp Ježevac cove
- Draga cove
Questions
Is Zarok sheltered from the bora?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Baška, 0.4 NM by sea.
Is Zarok sheltered from the jugo?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Uvala Smokova, 2.5 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Zarok?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.2 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Zarok?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Zarok?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.