Uvala Bušino
cove · Pag · Istria and Kvarner
Uvala Bušino 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.
The bay opens towards the east (96°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-west and west wind.
Partial shelter in north, north-east (bora), east, south and north-west wind.
No shelter in south-east (jugo) wind.
In the most open sector, up to 3.9 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from east-south-east to east-south-east (116°–120°).
Swell can come in from south-east to south-east (136°–140°).
- 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).
Approach
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 2.7 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (0 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: Uvala Vele vruje, 0.1 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Uvala Vele vruje, 0.1 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Kustići, 0.8 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Uvala Žigljen, 2.7 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Bok, 0.8 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Uvala Vele vruje, 0.1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Uvala Vele vruje cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Zubovići cove · 0.2 NM by sea
- Vidalići cove · 0.4 NM by sea
- Bok cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Kustići cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Uvala Budakovo cove · 1.4 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Istria and Kvarner by wind
More places – Pag
- Uvala Beritnica cove
- Uvala Budakovo cove
- Uvala Drljanda cove
- Uvala Gajac cove
Questions
Is Uvala Bušino sheltered from the bora?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Uvala Vele vruje, 0.1 NM by sea.
Is Uvala Bušino sheltered from the jugo?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Uvala Žigljen, 2.7 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Uvala Bušino?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Uvala Bušino?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Uvala Bušino?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.