Zlatna uvala
cove · Rovinj · Istria and Kvarner
Zlatna uvala is a cove on the coast of Istria and Kvarner.
The nearest town is Rovinj.
The bay opens towards the west-north-west (284°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north-east (bora), east and south-east (jugo) wind.
Partial shelter in north, south and south-west wind.
No shelter in west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the west.
Swell can come in from south-west to west-south-west (232°–240°).
Swell can come in from west-south-west to west-north-west (248°–296°).
- 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).
Room to anchor: medium (about 2.5 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.4 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Gravel beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (2 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: ACI Marina Rovinj, 1.2 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Uvala Lone, 0.1 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: ACI Marina Rovinj, 1.2 NM by sea.
- In west wind: ACI Marina Rovinj, 1.2 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: ACI Marina Rovinj, 1.2 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Uvala Lone cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- ACI Marina Rovinj marina · 1.2 NM by sea
- San Pelagio marina · 1.4 NM by sea
- Uvala Lešo cove · 1.6 NM by sea
- Rovinj - Južna luka marina · 1.8 NM by sea
- Uvala Monsena cove · 1.9 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Istria and Kvarner by wind
More places – Rovinj
- Uvala Škarabica cove
- Uvala Šorber cove
- dog beach cove
Questions
Is Zlatna uvala sheltered from the bora?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-east wind.
Is Zlatna uvala sheltered from the jugo?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Zlatna uvala?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Zlatna uvala?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding. Room to anchor: medium (about 2.5 ha).
Can you spend the night at Zlatna uvala?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.