Janjeće vode
cove · Pag · Istria and Kvarner
Janjeće vode is a cove on the island of Pag, in the Istria and Kvarner cruising area.
The nearest town is Pag.
It lies in Pag gulf.
Pag is part of the Kvarner islands.
The bay opens towards the north (359°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south and south-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east (bora), east, south-east (jugo), west and north-west wind.
No shelter in north wind.
In the most open sector, up to 2.4 NM of open water towards the north.
Swell can come in from north-west to north-north-west (324°–328°).
- 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 4.2 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 2.2 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (30 buildings within 600 m).
Nothing ashore: a wild anchorage.
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: Pag harbour, 0.9 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Veli bok, 0.1 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Veli bok, 0.1 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Veli bok, 0.1 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Sveti Marko, 0.1 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Sveti Marko, 0.1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Marijanovo cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Veli bok cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Gradska plaža cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Mađarica cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Rozin bok cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Mlakarova plaža cove · 0.1 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Istria and Kvarner by wind
More places – Pag
Questions
Is Janjeće vode sheltered from the bora?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Veli bok, 0.1 NM by sea.
Is Janjeće vode sheltered from the jugo?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Veli bok, 0.1 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Janjeće vode?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.2 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Janjeće vode?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Janjeće vode?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.