Plaža Ribič
cove · Pirano · Istria and Kvarner
Plaža Ribič is a cove on the coast of Istria and Kvarner.
The nearest town is Pirano.
The bay opens towards the west-north-west (284°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north-east (bora), east, south-east (jugo) and south wind.
Partial shelter in north and south-west wind.
No shelter in west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 3 NM of open water towards the west.
Swell can come in from west to north-west (276°–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 3.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: large (about 78.5 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
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: Fazan Uvala, 0.1 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Sečoveljski zaliv, 1.1 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Jadralni klub Pirat, 0.4 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Fazan Uvala cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Marina Portorož marina · 0.1 NM by sea
- Portorose cove · 0.3 NM by sea
- Pristanišče Portorož marina · 0.3 NM by sea
- Jadralni klub Pirat marina · 0.4 NM by sea
- Droga marina · 0.4 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Istria and Kvarner by wind
More places – Pirano
- Luka Savudrija port
- Marina Portorož marina
- Plaža Strunjan cove
- Riviera mooring field
Questions
Is Plaža Ribič sheltered from the bora?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-east wind.
Is Plaža Ribič sheltered from the jugo?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Plaža Ribič?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Plaža Ribič?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding. Room to anchor: large (about 78.5 ha).
Can you spend the night at Plaža Ribič?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.