Padova II

cove · Rab · Istria and Kvarner

Padova II 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.

Also known as Plaža Padova III.

The bay opens towards the south-west (236°).

Shelter by wind direction

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

Partial shelter in south and north-west wind.

No shelter in south-west and west wind.

In the most open sector, up to 9.5 NM of open water towards the south-west.

Swell can come in from south-south-west to west (212°–272°).

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 3.6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).

Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.

Gravel beach.

Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.

When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:

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

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

Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.6 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.