Uvala Cirka Zmorašnja
cove · Male Orjule · Istria and Kvarner
Uvala Cirka Zmorašnja is a cove on the island of Male Orjule, in the Istria and Kvarner cruising area.
The nearest town is Mali Lošinj.
It lies in Little Kvarner.
Male Orjule is part of the Kvarner islands.
The bay opens towards the east-north-east (73°).
One of the busiest anchorages of the area, in clear water.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north, south and south-west wind.
No shelter in north-east (bora), east and south-east (jugo) wind.
In the most open sector, up to 14.1 NM of open water towards the east.
Swell can come in from north-north-east to north-north-east (16°–20°).
Swell can come in from north-north-east to south-east (24°–136°).
- 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.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: small (about 1.4 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
No road nearby.
Almost no buildings ashore (0 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 Paržine, 4.6 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Uvala Paržine, 4.6 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Rovenska, 3.7 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Rovenska, 3.7 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Uvala Sućadrija, 2.1 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Uvala Darvarić, 1.5 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Uvala Cirka južna cove · 0.5 NM by sea
- Uvala Darvarić cove · 1.5 NM by sea
- Uvala Sućadrija cove · 2.1 NM by sea
- Rovenska marina · 3.7 NM by sea
- Luka Veli Lošinj cove · 4.1 NM by sea
- Vale Škura cove · 4.4 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Istria and Kvarner by wind
More places – Male Orjule
- Marina-Brioni marina
- Uvala Cirka južna cove
- Uvala Englez cove
Questions
Is Uvala Cirka Zmorašnja sheltered from the bora?
No. It is exposed in north-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Uvala Paržine, 4.6 NM by sea.
Is Uvala Cirka Zmorašnja sheltered from the jugo?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Rovenska, 3.7 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Uvala Cirka Zmorašnja?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Uvala Cirka Zmorašnja?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Room to anchor: small (about 1.4 ha).
Can you spend the night at Uvala Cirka Zmorašnja?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.