Uvala Vašibaka
cove · Rab · Istria and Kvarner
Uvala Vašibaka 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-east (140°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north, north-east (bora), west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in east and south-west wind.
No shelter in south-east (jugo) and south wind.
In the most open sector, up to 6 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from south-east to south (132°–176°).
- 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 6.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (1 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 east wind: Uvale Mišnjak, 1.3 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Uvale Mišnjak, 1.3 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Uvale Mišnjak, 1.3 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Plaža Edvina, 0.1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Plaža Edvina cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Valsabana cove · 0.2 NM by sea
- Uvale Mišnjak cove · 1.3 NM by sea
- Uvala Mala Stinica cove · 2.5 NM by sea
- Portić cove · 2.9 NM by sea
- Uvala Mrzlanovica cove · 4.4 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Istria and Kvarner by wind
More places – Rab
- Uvala Sturič cove
- Uvala Sveta Mara cove
- Uvala Vela Komunčica cove
- Uvala Veli Mel cove
Questions
Is Uvala Vašibaka sheltered from the bora?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-east wind.
Is Uvala Vašibaka sheltered from the jugo?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Uvale Mišnjak, 1.3 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Uvala Vašibaka?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Uvala Vašibaka?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Uvala Vašibaka?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.