Valsabana
cove · Rab · Istria and Kvarner
Valsabana 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 Valsabana beach.
The bay opens towards the south-east (139°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north, north-east (bora), south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in east and south wind.
No shelter in south-east (jugo) wind.
In the most open sector, up to 5.2 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from south-east to south-east (128°–140°).
Swell can come in from south-east to south-south-east (144°–156°).
- 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 7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.7 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (0 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, 1.2 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Uvale Mišnjak, 1.2 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Uvale Mišnjak, 1.2 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Plaža Edvina cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Uvala Vašibaka cove · 0.2 NM by sea
- Uvale Mišnjak cove · 1.2 NM by sea
- Uvala Mala Stinica cove · 2.4 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 Veli Mel cove
- Uvala Vidilaka cove
Questions
Is Valsabana sheltered from the bora?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-east wind.
Is Valsabana sheltered from the jugo?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Uvale Mišnjak, 1.2 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Valsabana?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Valsabana?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Valsabana?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.