Veli bok
cove · Pag · Istria and Kvarner
Veli bok 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 west-north-west (297°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north-east (bora), east and south-east (jugo) wind.
Partial shelter in north, south, south-west and west wind.
No shelter in north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 2.6 NM of open water towards the north-west.
Swell can come in from north-west to north-west (312°–316°).
- 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
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 1.4 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Ashore and services
Gravel beach.
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: Pag harbour, 0.9 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Marijanovo, 0.1 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Marijanovo, 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
- Janjeće vode 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
- Uvala Čista cove
- Veli Zaton cove
- Vidalići cove
- Zmorašnji bok mooring field
Questions
Is Veli bok sheltered from the bora?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-east wind.
Is Veli bok sheltered from the jugo?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Veli bok?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Veli bok?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Veli bok?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.