Portić
cove · Istria and Kvarner
Portić is a cove on the coast of Istria and Kvarner.
The nearest town is Stinica.
Also known as Uvala Krivača, Uvala Velika Stinica, Uvala Jadrelić and Velika Stinica.
The bay opens towards the west (264°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north, north-east (bora), east and south-east (jugo) wind.
Partial shelter in south, south-west, west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 1.4 NM of open water towards the west.
Swell can come in from south-west to west-north-west (232°–296°).
- 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
Good holding.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 13.6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.3 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Portić lies in the protected area Velebit Nature Park: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (24 buildings within 600 m).
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Stinica: 14 min by dinghy
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In south wind: Uvala Vidilaka, 2.6 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Uvala Vidilaka, 2.6 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Uvala Vidilaka, 2.6 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Uvale Mišnjak, 2.7 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Uvala Mala Stinica cove · 0.5 NM by sea
- Uvala Vidilaka cove · 2.6 NM by sea
- Uvale Mišnjak cove · 2.7 NM by sea
- Valsabana cove · 2.9 NM by sea
- Plaža Edvina cove · 2.9 NM by sea
- Uvala Vašibaka cove · 2.9 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Istria and Kvarner by wind
More places – Istria and Kvarner
- Uvala Sveti Jakov cove
- Uvale Mišnjak cove
- Uvala Klada cove
- Baška draga cove
Questions
Is Portić sheltered from the bora?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-east wind.
Is Portić sheltered from the jugo?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Portić?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 13.6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Portić?
Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Portić?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.