Bok
cove · Pag – Kustići, 44.518, 14.950 · Istria and Kvarner
Bok is a cove on the island of Pag, in the Istria and Kvarner cruising area.
The nearest town is Novalja.
It lies in Pag gulf.
Pag is part of the Kvarner islands.
Also known as Bay Bok.
The bay opens towards the north-east (52°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south, south-west and west wind.
Partial shelter in north, north-east (bora), east, south-east (jugo) and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 1.7 NM of open water towards the east.
Swell can come in from east to east-south-east (80°–116°).
Swell can come in from north-north-west to north-north-east (332°–16°).
- 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 3.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 3 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Ashore and services
Pebble beach.
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:
- Kustići: 28 min by dinghy
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 Vele vruje, 0.8 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Kustići, 0.1 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Kustići, 0.1 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Uvala Žigljen, 1.9 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Uvala Vele vruje, 0.8 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Kustići cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Uvala Bušino cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Uvala Vele vruje cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Zubovići cove · 0.9 NM by sea
- Vidalići cove · 1.2 NM by sea
- Uvala Žigljen cove · 1.9 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Istria and Kvarner by wind
More places – Pag – Kustići, 44.518, 14.950
- Uvala Caska cove
- Bašaca cove
- Bošana cove
- Dražica cove
Questions
Is Bok sheltered from the bora?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Kustići, 0.1 NM by sea.
Is Bok sheltered from the jugo?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Uvala Žigljen, 1.9 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Bok?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Bok?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Bok?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.