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Privez Valun (Cres) – Town Quay & Transit Berths

Cres · Otok Cres · Primorsko-goranska županija

🧭 GPS (DMS) 44° 54.25' N, 14° 21.61' E (44.9042° N, 14.3601° E)
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🌊 Live Weather & Marine Conditions

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WARNING: Bay open to Bora (NE) (8 kt, waves 0.56 m)!

Wind and rolling swell (0.56 m) enter directly into the bay. Heavy vessel roll, risk of anchor dragging or mooring buoy damage. Overnight stay NOT RECOMMENDED!

Wind
8 kn (14 km/h)
Direction
NE (Bora)
Waves
0.6 m
Sea temperature
17 °C
Air temperature
9 °C

🧭 Wind Shelter Compass Matrix

Natural Shelter Index: 73/100
🌬️ Bora (NE) Moderate caution

Partial shelter (wave fetch 3.2 km). Check mooring lines/anchor hold; expect surface chop.

Wave fetch: ~3.2 km
🌊 Sirocco (SE) Sheltered & Calm

Excellent natural shelter (terrain at < 300 m blocks wind and fetch). Calm and safe for overnight stay.

Wave fetch: ~0.3 km
⚡ Libeccio (SW) Sheltered & Calm

Excellent natural shelter (terrain at < 300 m blocks wind and fetch). Calm and safe for overnight stay.

Wave fetch: ~0.3 km
☀️ Mistral (NW) Moderate caution

Partial shelter (wave fetch 0.3 km). Check mooring lines/anchor hold; expect surface chop.

Wave fetch: ~0.3 km

⚓ Nautical Specifications & Amenities

Berth / Buoy capacity
15
Maximum draught
3.5 m
Entrance depth
5 m
Berth / quay depth
2 – 3.8 m
Maximum vessel length (LOA)
16 m
VHF Working Channel
—
Seabed type
Sand, Gravel
Anchor holding ground
Excellent (firm hold)
⚠️ Anchor holding ground: Excellent holding ground (sand/mud) provides deep penetration and firm anchor holding.
ℹ️ Depth notice: Slikovita creska lučica, vez uz gat zaštićen od juga. (Županijska lučka uprava Cres)
Boat amenities
💧 Fresh water ⚡ Shore power 🍽️ Restaurant / Konoba

🗺️ Nautical Pilot & Sea Depths (EMODnet & OpenSeaMap)

Slojevi: izobate (EMODnet Bathymetry, generalizirano) + OpenSeaMap Seamarks (oznake, svjetionici i plutače) · Mjerilo u nautičkim miljama (NM).

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🏖️ Nearby Swimming Beach

If you plan on swimming or tendering ashore:

Valun - plaža

Cres · Udaljenost: ~294 m
💎 Kakvoća mora: Izvrsno
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🛡️ Alternative Safe Shelters within 25 km

Recommended bays and marinas in case of wind shifts:

Sidrište Uvala Lubenice / Sv. Ivan (Cres)

· ~2.4 NM (4.5 km)
🛡️ Sheltered & Calm

ACI Marina Cres

· ~3.9 NM (7.2 km)
🛡️ Sheltered & Calm

Sidrište Uvala Tunarica

· ~11.9 NM (22.0 km)
🛡️ Sheltered & Calm
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✈️ Need a transfer from the airport to your charter marina?

Pula Airport (PUY) udaljena je 35 km od ove lokacije. Osigurajte privatan klimatizirani prijevoz s fiksnom cijenom direktno do gata.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions for Skippers

What is the wind shelter like at Privez Valun (Cres)? ▾

The natural shelter score is 73/100. Shelter from Bora: moderate, Shelter from Jugo: good.

What is the maximum draught and berth capacity at Privez Valun (Cres)? ▾

Privez Valun (Cres) accommodates 15 berths with a maximum draught of 3.5 meters. VHF working channel: contact harbour master.

⚠️ Official Maritime Disclaimer

Information on this page is strictly for general guidance and DOES NOT replace official nautical charts (HHI Pilot), official harbour master notices or orders of port authorities. Chart depths (EMODnet) are not intended for vessel navigation. Before sailing and anchoring, always verify official marine weather forecasts from DHMZ and the current concession status.