Mala luka
cove · Drvenik Veli · Dalmatia
Mala luka is a cove on the island of Drvenik Veli, in the Dalmatia cruising area.
The nearest town is Drvenik Veliki.
The bay opens towards the north-west (307°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north-east (bora), east, south-east (jugo) and south wind.
Partial shelter in north, south-west and west wind.
No shelter in north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 3.2 NM of open water towards the north-west.
Swell can come in from west-north-west to north-north-west (284°–332°).
- 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
Good holding.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 13.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.3 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (3 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: Drvenik Veliki, 0.9 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Luka Vinišće, 2 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Luka Vinišće, 2 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Luka Vinišće, 2 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Drvenik Veliki marina · 0.9 NM by sea
- Luka Vinišće cove · 2 NM by sea
- Bok od Širana cove · 2.1 NM by sea
- Uvala Vela rina cove · 2.4 NM by sea
- Uvala Laja cove · 2.4 NM by sea
- Voluja marina · 2.6 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Dalmatia by wind
More places – Drvenik Veli
- Bok od Širana cove
- Drvenik Veliki marina
Questions
Is Mala luka sheltered from the bora?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-east wind.
Is Mala luka sheltered from the jugo?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Mala luka?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 13.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Mala luka?
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.