Uvala Sveti Pelegrin
cove · Umag · Istria and Kvarner
Uvala Sveti Pelegrin is a cove on the coast of Istria and Kvarner.
The nearest town is Umag.
Also known as Pelegrin.
The bay opens towards the west-south-west (244°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north-east (bora) and east wind.
Partial shelter in north and south-east (jugo) wind.
No shelter in south, south-west, west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south.
Swell can come in from south to north-west (176°–320°).
- 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 3.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Built-up shore (81 buildings within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Đuba: 13 min on foot
- Monterol: 31 min on foot
- Seget: 31 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: Uvala Kocišće, 0.4 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Sveti Ivan, 0.4 NM by sea.
- In south wind: ACI Marina Umag, 1.1 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: ACI Marina Umag, 1.1 NM by sea.
- In west wind: ACI Marina Umag, 1.1 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: ACI Marina Umag, 1.1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Uvala draga cove · 0.4 NM by sea
- Sveti Ivan cove · 0.4 NM by sea
- Uvala Kocišće cove · 0.4 NM by sea
- Uvala Potočina cove · 0.9 NM by sea
- ACI Marina Umag marina · 1.1 NM by sea
- Uvala Slanik cove · 1.6 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Istria and Kvarner by wind
More places – Umag
- Uvala Lokvina cove
- Uvala Potočina cove
Questions
Is Uvala Sveti Pelegrin sheltered from the bora?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-east wind.
Is Uvala Sveti Pelegrin sheltered from the jugo?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Sveti Ivan, 0.4 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Uvala Sveti Pelegrin?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Uvala Sveti Pelegrin?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Uvala Sveti Pelegrin?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.