The northern, central and southern Adriatic are separate forecast contexts. A Dalmatian island route may feel protected until a gap, cape or exposed anchorage changes the wind and wave picture. Do not use a single marina icon for the whole week.
Official marine-weather sources
Read the Croatian DHMZ marine forecast for small craft first: it has a warning, synopsis and near-term forecast. Its Adriatic model products add spatial detail; DHMZ explicitly notes that wind and wave products come from different models and can disagree. Check the responsible Italian service when crossing westward.
Check before a passage
- Separate north, central and south Adriatic bulletins from the exact island leg.
- Read the warning before the chart, then compare bora or southerly wind exposure with the anchorage and escape route.
- Check thunderstorm risk, visibility and the next issue time before a longer leg or night arrival.
What this page does not do
This guide does not rank Croatian anchorages or guarantee shelter. Navigation restrictions and harbour information require separate current sources.
This is not a live forecast or a personal route recommendation. Before departure, check current warnings, issue time and zone boundaries at the original source. AI-assisted and expert personal briefings are in development.
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Sources checked: 24 September 2026.