Uvala Lokvica
cove · Lošinj · Istria and Kvarner
Uvala Lokvica is a cove on the island of Lošinj, in the Istria and Kvarner cruising area.
The nearest town is Mali Lošinj.
Lošinj is part of the Kvarner islands.
The bay opens towards the east (85°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south, south-west, west and north-west wind.
No shelter in north, north-east (bora), east and south-east (jugo) wind.
In the most open sector, up to 5.6 NM of open water towards the east.
Swell can come in from east to east-south-east (92°–112°).
Swell can come in from east-south-east to east-south-east (116°–120°).
- 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 17.5 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.
Almost no buildings ashore (0 within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Ćunski: 1 restaurants, bars or cafés, 38 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:
- In north wind: Uvala Zakalčić, 1.7 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Uvala Zakalčić, 1.7 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Uvala Kaldonta, 2.2 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Uvala Kaldonta, 2.2 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Uvala za Osirom cove · 1.2 NM by sea
- Vela draga cove · 1.4 NM by sea
- Uvala Zakalčić cove · 1.7 NM by sea
- Uvala Kaldonta cove · 2.2 NM by sea
- Žalić cove · 2.5 NM by sea
- Uvala Martinšćica cove · 2.5 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Istria and Kvarner by wind
More places – Lošinj
- Uvala Kriška cove
- Uvala Liski cove
- Uvala Ridimutak cove
- Uvala Studenčić cove
Questions
Is Uvala Lokvica sheltered from the bora?
No. It is exposed in north-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Uvala Zakalčić, 1.7 NM by sea.
Is Uvala Lokvica sheltered from the jugo?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Uvala Kaldonta, 2.2 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Uvala Lokvica?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 17.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Uvala Lokvica?
Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Uvala Lokvica?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.