Uvala Tarska
cove · Novigrad · Istria and Kvarner
Uvala Tarska is a cove on the coast of Istria and Kvarner.
The nearest town is Novigrad.
It lies in Luka Mirna.
Also known as Uvala Mramor and Tarska Vala.
The bay opens towards the west-south-west (256°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north, north-east (bora), east, south-east (jugo) and south wind.
Partial shelter in north-west wind.
No shelter in south-west and west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 15.5 NM of open water towards the west.
Swell can come in from west-south-west to west (244°–272°).
- 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 4.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: large (about 8.8 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 1.8 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (3 within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Antenal: 36 min on foot
- Mirna Bridge: 45 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 south-west wind: Marina Novigrad, 1 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Marina Novigrad, 1 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Uvala Karpinjan, 0.9 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Uvala Valeta cove · 0.3 NM by sea
- Uvala Potunjer cove · 0.3 NM by sea
- Rt Zub cove · 0.5 NM by sea
- Uvala Karpinjan cove · 0.9 NM by sea
- Marina Nautica marina · 1 NM by sea
- Marina Novigrad marina · 1 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Istria and Kvarner by wind
More places – Novigrad
- Uvala Dajla cove
- Uvala Karpinjan cove
- Uvala sveti Martin mooring field
- Rt Zub cove
Questions
Is Uvala Tarska sheltered from the bora?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-east wind.
Is Uvala Tarska sheltered from the jugo?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Uvala Tarska?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Uvala Tarska?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding. Room to anchor: large (about 8.8 ha).
Can you spend the night at Uvala Tarska?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.