Novalja
Kvarner (Opatija, Rijeka, Krk, Cres, Lošinj, Rab) · Croatia
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Novalja is a harbour in the Kvarner (Opatija, Rijeka, Krk, Cres, Lošinj, Rab) cruising area, Croatia. The water depth in the harbour is about 4.7 m. Facilities on site: Water, Slipway, Restaurant, Groceries. The nearest harbour by water is Luka Mandre (5.7 nm). Local winds in the area: Bora, Jugo (Adriatic Scirocco). With Sailseer you can plan passages from here with weather from nine models, tides, currents and bridge times.
Harbour info
Water depth: Harbour 4.7 m
Depth source: EMODnet (estimate)
Location: 44° 33,37' N 014° 52,90' E
From OpenStreetMap (node/849899425). Depth 4.7 m estimated off the entrance from the EMODnet model, not guaranteed.
Facilities
WaterSlipwayRestaurantGroceries
10-day outlook
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Strongest wind and gust per day, mean of ECMWF and GFS; from day six only a trend. Hourly forecast, models and warnings on the map
Local winds
- Bora: falls in gusts from the mountains of the eastern shore and often sets in suddenly; gusts are often twice the mean wind and stronger than the models show, fiercest close inshore near Trieste and in the Kvarner; on the Italian coast it builds high seas across the Adriatic
- Jugo (Adriatic Scirocco): humid and hazy, slowly builds high, long seas along the whole length of the Adriatic and pushes water into the northern Adriatic (flooding in Venice); often rain and poor visibility
Nearest harbours by water
- Luka Mandre 5.7 nm S · Plan route
- ACI Marina Šimuni 7.6 nm SE · Plan route
- Otok Olib 12.7 nm SW · Plan route
- Luka Silba 13.9 nm SW · Plan route
- ACI Marina Rab 14.6 nm NW · Plan route
- Bucht Sv. Nikola, Insel Olib 15 nm S · Plan route
Harbour guides and charts
- OpenSeaMap Chart with buoys, lights and harbour details
- OpenStreetMap Map with paths, shops and addresses ashore
- Google Maps Satellite view, Street View, opening hours ashore
- Windy Webcams Webcams nearby
- Navily Photos, reviews, prices and berth booking
- noforeignland Anchorages, services and reports from cruising sailors
Rules and formalities
Frequently asked questions
How deep is the water at Novalja?
The water depth in the harbour is about 4.7 m. Source of the depth: EMODnet (estimate). Always rely on the chart and the echo sounder.
What facilities does Novalja have?
Facilities on site: Water, Slipway, Restaurant, Groceries.
Which harbours are near Novalja?
By water: Luka Mandre (5.7 nm), ACI Marina Šimuni (7.6 nm), Otok Olib (12.7 nm), Luka Silba (13.9 nm), ACI Marina Rab (14.6 nm), Bucht Sv. Nikola, Insel Olib (15 nm).
What is the weather like in Novalja?
For Novalja, Sailseer shows the 10-day outlook from ECMWF and GFS and, on the map, the hourly forecast from nine models with official warnings and measured wind.
Sources: OpenStreetMap node/849899425, OpenStreetMap (harbour services) (as of 2026-09-23) Location and facilities partly from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).