Should you sail in Dubrovnik Harbour?
CAUTION — Sail only if you are experienced and prepared. Sailing score 65/100 · Croatia. Strong wind — experienced crew only. Marine data unavailable. Better window around Today 9:00 PM.
About sailing in Dubrovnik Harbour
Dubrovnik's old harbour opens to the Elafiti Islands and Adriatic — a UNESCO-listed walled city and charter hub.
Best time to sail
May through October; July and August are busiest but offer reliable Maestral afternoon winds.
Sailing notes
Bura katabatic gusts can be violent; crowded anchorages near city walls — book berths ahead in peak season.
Wind and local conditions
Maestral sea breeze from the northwest each summer afternoon; Bura and Jugo bring heavier weather.
What SailCall covers
Wind, seas, rain, visibility, and pressure for today's coastal day sail, using WeatherAPI.com forecast and marine data. Wave outlook is included; tide times are not yet — check a local tide table before harbor entry. Not a chart plotter or passage planner.
Should I go sailing today?
Dubrovnik Harbour
CAUTION
Sail only if you are experienced and prepared
65
Sailing score
Next 24 hours
Hourly sailing comfort at the harbor — today and tomorrow are local to the marina.
Best intervals: Tomorrow 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Boat type
Showing Keelboat wind thresholds
Hover or tap an hour for details · Next 24 hours
At harbor: Sat, Jul 4, 9:00 PM (Central European Summer Time)
The call
Marginal conditions near Dubrovnik Harbour today — strong wind — experienced crew only. A better window may be tomorrow morning.
Location
Dubrovnik Harbour, Croatia
Today's seas
No marine wave data for this point. Try searching closer to open water or a coastal waypoint. Offshore forecasts need a sea position, not an inland pin.
Conditions at a glance
What stood out in the forecast
Wind
Fair16 kt · BF 5
Sustained to 16 kt · gusts to 29 kt · BF 7
Beaufort 7 — manageable for experienced crews but not relaxing. Reef before open water, plan a route with lee shore options, and expect harder docking and mooring picks.
Rain
Good0%
0.0 mm total · 0% peak chance · 0 wet hour(s)
Little rain expected — one less factor stealing visibility and grip on deck. Still pack a light jacket; conditions change faster on the water than ashore.
Air temperature
Fair32°C
Air 25–32°C · feels like 20–32°C
Feels-like 20–32°C once wind and humidity count. Layer so you can cool off in sun and warm up when wet; shivering crews make poor decisions.
Visibility
Good23 nm
Lowest 23 nm · best 31 nm today
Generally clear sightlines (about 42.4–31 nm). Good for spotting traffic and shoreline references — still verify charted marks; glare and spray can fool you even on “clear” days.
Barometric pressure
Good1013 hPa
1013 hPa → steady
Pressure is steady — no strong synoptic system pushing through on this snapshot. Local wind, sea breeze, and geography still dominate near shore.
UV / sun
FairUV 7.7
High index — plan sun protection before you leave the dock. · peak near 13:00
UV 7.7 is elevated. Cloud cover does not block all UV — protect skin and eyes, especially on white decks and sails.
Why we said CAUTION
What pushed the score — how we score
Strong wind — experienced crew only
HighWinds up to 16 kt, gusts to 29 kt. Reef early and avoid exposed passages.
Marine data unavailable
HighWave forecast could not be loaded for this point. Try a location closer to open water.
How we decided
We score sailing conditions with fixed thresholds, so you can see why we picked go, caution, or no-go. Official charts, tide books, and your own judgment still run the show.
- GO — sailing score ≥70 with no critical blockers
- CAUTION — score 45–69, or manageable risks
- NO-GO — score <45 or dangerous wind/seas/storms
Engine v1.1.19 · open_meteo marine + forecast · Evaluated Sat, Jul 4, 1:59 PM (Central European Summer Time) · limited marine data
What should I do?
What to do next
Better window around Today 9:00 PM
Conditions should improve around Today 9:00 PM (Central European Summer Time) — consider delaying departure until then.
At harbor: Sat, Jul 4, 9:00 PM (Central European Summer Time)
Reef early and wear PFDs
Reduce sail area before leaving the harbor and keep crew in life jackets.
Consider a sheltered route
Stay inside the bay or in the lee of the land if you go out.
Day outlook
2-day · °C, kt, m, nm, mm
Today
Poor
32°C / 25°C
No rain · 16 kt · BF 5
Not ideal: strong wind or gusts (remaining hours).
Tomorrow
Fair
32°C / 22°C
No rain
Mixed conditions — check the hourly timeline before you leave.
Forecast data from third-party providers.