Uvala Zrće

cove · Pag · Istria and Kvarner

Uvala Zrće 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 Zrće.

The bay opens towards the east (89°).

A renowned beach.

Shelter by wind direction

Good shelter in south, south-west, west and north-west wind.

Partial shelter in north, north-east (bora), east and south-east (jugo) wind.

Swell can come in from east to east (80°–100°).

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.

Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.

Good holding.

Depth near the anchoring spot: about 10 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).

Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 2.2 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.

Gravel 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:

When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:

Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Uvala Klopatnica, 0.2 NM by sea.

Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Blato, 0.2 NM by sea.

Depth near the anchoring spot: about 10 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).

Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.

It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.