Uvala Maracol
mooring field · Unije · Istria and Kvarner
Uvala Maracol is a mooring field on the island of Unije, in the Istria and Kvarner cruising area.
The nearest town is Unije.
Unije is part of the Kvarner islands.
Also known as Uvala Podjapnenica.
The bay opens towards the south-east (141°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north, north-east (bora), south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in east, south-east (jugo) and south wind.
Swell can come in from south-east to south-south-east (136°–148°).
- 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 4.6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.7 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: moorings.
Ashore and services
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 east wind: Uvala Tomožina, 3.8 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Uvala Skraća, 5.4 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Uvala Liski, 5.5 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Uvala Podkujni anchorage · 1.2 NM by sea
- Uvala Vognišča anchorage · 1.3 NM by sea
- Uvala Limoron cove · 1.4 NM by sea
- Uvala Skopalj cove · 3 NM by sea
- Uvala Tomožina cove · 3.8 NM by sea
- Vele Srakane port · 4.4 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Istria and Kvarner by wind
More places – Unije
- Unije port
- Uvala Podkujni anchorage
- Uvala Vognišča anchorage
Questions
Is Uvala Maracol sheltered from the bora?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-east wind.
Is Uvala Maracol sheltered from the jugo?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Uvala Skraća, 5.4 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Uvala Maracol?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Uvala Maracol?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Uvala Maracol?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.