Mala luka
cove · Drage · Dalmatia
Mala luka is a cove on the coast of Dalmatia.
The nearest town is Drage.
It lies in Pirovački zaljev.
The bay opens towards the south-east (133°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north, north-east (bora) and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in east, south-east (jugo), south, south-west and west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 1.3 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from east-south-east to south-south-east (120°–156°).
- 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.
Good holding.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 1.4 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (2 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 east wind: Vela luka, 0.1 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Uvala Žakan, 0.6 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Uvala Sabune, 0.6 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Uvala Sabune, 0.6 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Vela luka, 0.1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Vela luka cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Zakanj cove · 0.3 NM by sea
- Dolačka uvala cove · 0.4 NM by sea
- Uvala Žakan cove · 0.6 NM by sea
- Uvala Sabune cove · 0.6 NM by sea
- Uvala Podgaj cove · 0.9 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Dalmatia by wind
More places – Drage
- Vela luka cove
- Dolačka uvala cove
- Uvala Podgaj cove
Questions
Is Mala luka sheltered from the bora?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-east wind.
Is Mala luka sheltered from the jugo?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Uvala Žakan, 0.6 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Mala luka?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Mala luka?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Mala luka?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.