Uvala Čanj
cove · Sutomore · Montenegro
Uvala Čanj is a cove on the coast of Montenegro.
The nearest town is Sutomore.
Also known as Čanj, Црвене Стене and Plaža Čanj.
The bay opens towards the south-west (226°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north, north-east (bora) and east wind.
Partial shelter in south-east (jugo) and north-west wind.
No shelter in south, south-west and west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south.
Swell can come in from south to west (176°–280°).
- 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 3.9 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: large (about 21.3 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.3 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Uvala Čanj lies in the protected area Park prirode Katič: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (52 buildings within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Mišići: 33 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 south-east wind: Marina Bar, 4.3 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Marina Bar, 4.3 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Marina Bar, 4.3 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Marina Bar, 4.3 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Nudistička plaža, 2.2 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Nudistička plaža cove · 2.2 NM by sea
- Uvala Štrbina cove · 2.6 NM by sea
- tunel plaža cove · 2.8 NM by sea
- Uvala Lučice cove · 3.4 NM by sea
- Plaža Sutomore cove · 3.5 NM by sea
- Плажа Златна обала cove · 3.6 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Montenegro by wind
More places – Sutomore
- Plaža Sutomore cove
- Spičanski zaliv cove
- Uvala Štrbina cove
- tunel plaža cove
Questions
Is Uvala Čanj sheltered from the bora?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-east wind.
Is Uvala Čanj sheltered from the jugo?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Marina Bar, 4.3 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Uvala Čanj?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.9 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Uvala Čanj?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding. Room to anchor: large (about 21.3 ha).
Can you spend the night at Uvala Čanj?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.