Uvala Mala Stinica
cove · Istria and Kvarner
Uvala Mala Stinica is a cove on the coast of Istria and Kvarner.
The nearest town is Stinica.
Also known as Stinica and Borovište.
The bay opens towards the west-north-west (285°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north-east (bora), east and south-east (jugo) wind.
Partial shelter in west wind.
No shelter in north, south, south-west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 7.2 NM of open water towards the north-west.
Swell can come in from south-south-west to south-west (204°–228°).
Swell can come in from north-west to north-north-west (312°–340°).
- 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 9.1 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Uvala Mala Stinica 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.
A few houses ashore (15 buildings within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Stinica: 16 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: Portić, 0.5 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Uvale Mišnjak, 2.3 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Uvale Mišnjak, 2.3 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Uvale Mišnjak, 2.3 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Uvale Mišnjak, 2.3 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Portić cove · 0.5 NM by sea
- Uvale Mišnjak cove · 2.3 NM by sea
- Valsabana cove · 2.4 NM by sea
- Plaža Edvina cove · 2.5 NM by sea
- Uvala Vašibaka cove · 2.5 NM by sea
- Uvala Vidilaka cove · 2.8 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Istria and Kvarner by wind
More places – Istria and Kvarner
- Uvala Kale cove
- Uvala Lunga cove
- Uvala Mali Samotorac cove
- Uvala Mrtvi puč cove
Questions
Is Uvala Mala Stinica sheltered from the bora?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-east wind.
Is Uvala Mala Stinica sheltered from the jugo?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Uvala Mala Stinica?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 9.1 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Uvala Mala Stinica?
Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Uvala Mala Stinica?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.