Plaža Črnikovica
cove · Opatija · Istria and Kvarner
Plaža Črnikovica is a cove on the coast of Istria and Kvarner.
The nearest town is Opatija.
It lies in Rijeka gulf.
The bay opens towards the south-east (140°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north, north-east (bora), west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in south-west wind.
No shelter in east, south-east (jugo) and south wind.
In the most open sector, up to 13 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from east-south-east to south (108°–176°).
- 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 5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: small (about 1 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Pebble beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Built-up shore (196 buildings within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Matulji: 5 restaurants, bars or cafés, 17 min by public transport (34)
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: Luka Volosko – privezište Preluk, 0.3 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: ACI Marina Opatija, 3.6 NM by sea.
- In south wind: ACI Marina Opatija, 3.6 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Privezište Ika, 3.2 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Luka Volosko – privezište Preluk marina · 0.3 NM by sea
- Luka Opatija marina · 0.9 NM by sea
- Admiral marina · 1.5 NM by sea
- Plaža Kantrida cove · 2.6 NM by sea
- Luka Brgud marina · 2.7 NM by sea
- Lučica Ičići marina · 2.9 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Istria and Kvarner by wind
More places – Opatija
Questions
Is Plaža Črnikovica sheltered from the bora?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-east wind.
Is Plaža Črnikovica sheltered from the jugo?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is ACI Marina Opatija, 3.6 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Plaža Črnikovica?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Plaža Črnikovica?
Good holding. Room to anchor: small (about 1 ha).
Can you spend the night at Plaža Črnikovica?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.