Uvala Biskupija
mooring field · Lošinj · Istria and Kvarner
Uvala Biskupija is a mooring field on the island of Lošinj, in the Istria and Kvarner cruising area.
The nearest town is Nerezine.
Lošinj is part of the Kvarner islands.
Also known as Uvala Artac, Uvala Galboka, Uvala Lučica and Uvala Rapoca.
The bay opens towards the south-east (129°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north, north-east (bora), east and south wind.
No shelter in south-east (jugo) wind.
In the most open sector, up to 9.1 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from south-east to south-east (132°–144°).
Swell can come in from south-south-east to south-south-east (148°–152°).
- 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 9.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: moorings.
Ashore and services
Gravel beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (45 buildings within 600 m).
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: Uvala Sonte, 0.8 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Uvala Sonte, 0.8 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Uvala Sonte, 0.8 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Uvala Sonte, 0.8 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Vela draga, 2.3 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Luka Nerezine marina · 0.2 NM by sea
- Port of Ufratar marina · 0.6 NM by sea
- Luka Sveti Jakov mooring field · 0.7 NM by sea
- Uvala Sonte cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Uvala Jaz cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Uvala Ridimutak cove · 0.9 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Istria and Kvarner by wind
More places – Lošinj
- Rovenska marina
- Sunčana uvala cove
- Uvala Kovčanja cove
- Uvala Kriška cove
Questions
Is Uvala Biskupija sheltered from the bora?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Uvala Sonte, 0.8 NM by sea.
Is Uvala Biskupija sheltered from the jugo?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Uvala Sonte, 0.8 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Uvala Biskupija?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 9.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Uvala Biskupija?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Uvala Biskupija?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.