Uvala Posoj
cove · Umag · Istria and Kvarner
Uvala Posoj is a cove on the coast of Istria and Kvarner.
The nearest town is Umag.
Also known as Gradska plaža Pozioi and Vrh.
The bay opens towards the west-north-west (286°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north-east (bora), east, south-east (jugo) and south wind.
Partial shelter in north wind.
No shelter in south-west, 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 west-south-west to north-north-west (248°–328°).
- 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 3.1 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: large (about 14.9 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (36 buildings within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Finida: 1 restaurants, bars or cafés, 37 min on foot
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 Umag, 0.6 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: ACI Marina Umag, 0.6 NM by sea.
- In west wind: ACI Marina Umag, 0.6 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: ACI Marina Umag, 0.6 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- ACI Marina Umag marina · 0.6 NM by sea
- Uvala draga cove · 1.5 NM by sea
- Uvala Lokvina cove · 1.6 NM by sea
- Uvala Sveti Pelegrin cove · 1.8 NM by sea
- Monterol marina · 2 NM by sea
- Sveti Ivan cove · 2.1 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Istria and Kvarner by wind
More places – Umag
- Uvala Kocišće cove
- Uvala Slanik cove
- Uvala Zambratija cove
Questions
Is Uvala Posoj sheltered from the bora?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-east wind.
Is Uvala Posoj sheltered from the jugo?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Uvala Posoj?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.1 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Uvala Posoj?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding. Room to anchor: large (about 14.9 ha).
Can you spend the night at Uvala Posoj?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.