Uvala Proboj
cove · Pag · Istria and Kvarner
Uvala Proboj is a cove on the island of Pag, in the Istria and Kvarner cruising area.
The nearest town is Pag.
Pag is part of the Kvarner islands.
Also known as Proboj.
The bay opens towards the west (268°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north-east (bora), east and south-east (jugo) wind.
Partial shelter in north and south wind.
No shelter in south-west, west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south-west.
Swell can come in from south-west to west (224°–268°).
Swell can come in from west-north-west to north-west (292°–320°).
- 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 4.7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (0 within 600 m).
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Stara Vas, Pag: 5 min on foot
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: Paladinka, 1.4 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Uvala Mlinica, 4.5 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Luka Košljun, 3.2 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Uvala Tihovac, 2 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Uvala Tihovac, 2 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Jazina cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Jamurina cove · 0.7 NM by sea
- Paladinka cove · 1.4 NM by sea
- Uvala Tihovac cove · 2 NM by sea
- Luka Košljun cove · 3.2 NM by sea
- Bok cove · 3.2 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Istria and Kvarner by wind
More places – Pag
- Uvala Potočnica cove
- Uvala Prnjica cove
- Uvala Rogoza cove
- Uvala Slatina cove
Questions
Is Uvala Proboj sheltered from the bora?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-east wind.
Is Uvala Proboj sheltered from the jugo?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Uvala Proboj?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Uvala Proboj?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Uvala Proboj?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.