Uvala Runci
cove · Pula · Istria and Kvarner
Uvala Runci is a cove on the coast of Istria and Kvarner.
The nearest town is Pula.
Also known as Emily Beach.
The bay opens towards the west-north-west (282°).
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 3.4 NM of open water towards the north-west.
Swell can come in from south-west to south-west (220°–232°).
Swell can come in from north-west to north-north-west (308°–328°).
- 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 5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (4 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: Ribnjak, 0.3 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Uvala Cuf, 0.3 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Marina-Brioni, 1.8 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Marina-Brioni, 1.8 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Ribnjak, 0.3 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Puntižela beach cove · 0.2 NM by sea
- Uvala Cuf cove · 0.3 NM by sea
- Ribnjak cove · 0.3 NM by sea
- Fažana marina · 1.5 NM by sea
- Marina-Brioni marina · 1.8 NM by sea
- Uvala Muraci cove · 2.5 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Istria and Kvarner by wind
More places – Pula
- Uvala Paltana marina
- Uvala Pod stine cove
- Uvala Runke marina
- Uvala Soline cove
Questions
Is Uvala Runci sheltered from the bora?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-east wind.
Is Uvala Runci sheltered from the jugo?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Uvala Runci?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Uvala Runci?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Uvala Runci?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.