Maslenica
cove · Labin · Istria and Kvarner
Maslenica is a cove on the coast of Istria and Kvarner.
The nearest town is Labin.
It lies in Kvarner gulf.
The bay opens towards the south-south-east (151°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north, north-east (bora), south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in east wind.
No shelter in south-east (jugo) and south wind.
In the most open sector, up to 10.5 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from south-east to south-south-east (136°–168°).
- 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).
Room to anchor: large (about 9.6 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Gravel beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Built-up shore (105 buildings within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Rabac: 6 restaurants, bars or cafés, 18 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 east wind: Plomin Luka, 3 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Plomin Luka, 3 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Plomin Luka, 3 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Uvala Jandrišćica cove · 0.5 NM by sea
- Maro Family Beach cove · 1.1 NM by sea
- Sveta Marina marina · 2.9 NM by sea
- Plomin Luka cove · 3 NM by sea
- Orlovići cove · 3.7 NM by sea
- Uvala Plomin cove · 3.8 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Istria and Kvarner by wind
More places – Labin
- Uvala Beljina cove
- Gripišće cove
- Osoj cove
- Plomin Luka cove
Questions
Is Maslenica sheltered from the bora?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-east wind.
Is Maslenica sheltered from the jugo?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Plomin Luka, 3 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Maslenica?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.2 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Maslenica?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding. Room to anchor: large (about 9.6 ha).
Can you spend the night at Maslenica?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.