Lukovë Beach
cove · Albania
Lukovë Beach is a cove on the coast of Albania.
The nearest town is Lukovë.
The bay opens towards the west-south-west (245°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north-east and east wind.
Partial shelter in north (tramontana) and south-east (sirocco) wind.
No shelter in south, south-west, west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south.
Swell can come in from south to north-north-west (172°–328°).
- 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.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.9 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Sand and pebble beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (23 buildings within 600 m).
Nothing ashore: a wild anchorage.
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In north wind: Plazhi i Bunecit, 2.2 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Plazhi Krorëz, 2.3 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Kakome Beach, 2.6 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Porto Palermo Beach, 6.9 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Porto Palermo Beach, 6.9 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Gjiri Amla - Amla Bay, 6 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Plazhi i Bunecit cove · 2.2 NM by sea
- Plazhi Krorëz cove · 2.3 NM by sea
- Kakome Beach cove · 2.6 NM by sea
- Gjiri Amla - Amla Bay cove · 6 NM by sea
- Plazhi i Qeparos cove · 6.1 NM by sea
- Turtle Cave cove · 6.5 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Albania by wind
More places – Albania
- Ammos Beach cove
- Dave's Bay cove
- Plazhi Portez cove
- Plazhi i Bunecit cove
Questions
Is Lukovë Beach sheltered from the tramontana?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Plazhi i Bunecit, 2.2 NM by sea.
Is Lukovë Beach sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Plazhi Krorëz, 2.3 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Lukovë Beach?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.9 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Lukovë Beach?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Lukovë Beach?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.