Uvala Zakalčić
cove · Lošinj · Istria and Kvarner
Uvala Zakalčić is a cove on the island of Lošinj, in the Istria and Kvarner cruising area.
The nearest town is Sveti Jakov.
Lošinj is part of the Kvarner islands.
The bay opens towards the south-east (130°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north, north-east (bora), south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in south wind.
No shelter in east and south-east (jugo) wind.
In the most open sector, up to 9.9 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from east-south-east to south-east (116°–124°).
Swell can come in from south-east to south-east (128°–140°).
- 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 17.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (2 within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Sveti Jakov: 1 restaurants, bars or cafés, 17 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 east wind: Uvala Majiška, 1.8 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Uvala Majiška, 1.8 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Vela draga, 0.6 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Vela draga cove · 0.6 NM by sea
- Luka Sveti Jakov mooring field · 1.1 NM by sea
- Uvala Lokvica cove · 1.7 NM by sea
- Uvala Biskupija mooring field · 1.8 NM by sea
- Uvala Majiška cove · 1.8 NM by sea
- Luka Nerezine marina · 2 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Istria and Kvarner by wind
More places – Lošinj
- Uvala Studenčić cove
- Uvala Sunfarni cove
- Uvala Zakolo anchorage
- Uvala za Osirom cove
Questions
Is Uvala Zakalčić sheltered from the bora?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-east wind.
Is Uvala Zakalčić sheltered from the jugo?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Uvala Majiška, 1.8 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Uvala Zakalčić?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 17.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Uvala Zakalčić?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Uvala Zakalčić?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.