Kaštel

cove · Rab · Istria and Kvarner

Kaštel is a cove on the island of Rab, in the Istria and Kvarner cruising area.

The nearest town is Rab.

Rab is part of the Kvarner islands.

The bay opens towards the south-south-west (204°).

Shelter by wind direction

Good shelter in north, north-east (bora), south-west and west wind.

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

Swell can come in from south-east to south-south-east (144°–148°).

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 4.6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).

Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 2.1 NM from the anchoring spot.

Beach within 300 m.

Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.

A few houses ashore (61 buildings 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:

Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-east wind.

Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Keki, 0.1 NM by sea.

Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.6 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.