Uvala Budakovo
cove · Pag · Istria and Kvarner
Uvala Budakovo 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 Sveti Duh.
The bay opens towards the east-north-east (66°).
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-south-east to east-south-east (116°–120°).
- 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 9.1 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 2.5 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (1 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: Vidalići, 1 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Vidalići, 1 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Kustići, 2.2 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Uvala Žigljen, 4.1 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Zubovići, 1.2 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Vidalići cove · 1 NM by sea
- Zubovići cove · 1.2 NM by sea
- Uvala Vele vruje cove · 1.3 NM by sea
- Uvala Bušino cove · 1.4 NM by sea
- Uvala Ribarica cove · 1.5 NM by sea
- Bok cove · 2.2 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Istria and Kvarner by wind
More places – Pag
- Sveti Marko cove
- Uvala Beritnica cove
- Uvala Bušino cove
- Uvala Drljanda cove
Questions
Is Uvala Budakovo sheltered from the bora?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Vidalići, 1 NM by sea.
Is Uvala Budakovo sheltered from the jugo?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Uvala Žigljen, 4.1 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Uvala Budakovo?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 9.1 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Uvala Budakovo?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Uvala Budakovo?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.