Uvala Malin
cove · Senj · Istria and Kvarner
Uvala Malin is a cove on the coast of Istria and Kvarner.
The nearest town is Senj.
Also known as Žrnovnica.
The bay opens towards the north-north-west (336°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in east, south-east (jugo), south and south-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east (bora) and west wind.
No shelter in north and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 5.7 NM of open water towards the north-west.
Swell can come in from north-west to north (308°–356°).
- 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
Good holding.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Uvala Malin lies in the protected area Velebit Nature Park: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (6 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: Uvala Klada, 6.2 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Prva Draga, 5.3 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Uvala Ičkrinja, 6.9 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Uvala Vrženica, 6.3 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Prva Draga cove · 5.3 NM by sea
- Uvala Klada cove · 6.2 NM by sea
- Uvala Vrženica cove · 6.3 NM by sea
- Shipyard marina · 6.5 NM by sea
- Goli otok marina · 6.9 NM by sea
- Uvala Ičkrinja cove · 6.9 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Istria and Kvarner by wind
More places – Senj
- Prva Draga cove
- Uvala Kozica cove
Questions
Is Uvala Malin sheltered from the bora?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Prva Draga, 5.3 NM by sea.
Is Uvala Malin sheltered from the jugo?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Uvala Malin?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Uvala Malin?
Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Uvala Malin?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.