Luka (anchorage)
anchorage · Dugi Otok · Dalmatia
Luka (anchorage) is an anchorage on the island of Dugi Otok, in the Dalmatia cruising area.
The nearest town is Luka.
Also known as Luka and Uvala Luka.
The bay opens towards the north-north-west (336°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north-east (bora), east, south-east (jugo), south, south-west and west wind.
Partial shelter in north and north-west wind.
No open sector to the swell was found.
- 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 9.6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 1.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: anchorage.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (48 buildings within 600 m).
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Luka: 1 restaurants, bars or cafés, 5 min on foot
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: Uvala Grbavac, 1.2 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Uvala Grbavac, 1.2 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Luka marina · 0.1 NM by sea
- Velo Žalo cove · 0.9 NM by sea
- Lučica cove · 1 NM by sea
- Uvala Grbavac cove · 1.2 NM by sea
- Uvala Grbačina cove · 1.5 NM by sea
- Vela Rava marina · 1.7 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Dalmatia by wind
More places – Dugi Otok
- Burnje lučice marina
- Luka marina
- Uvala Kruševica mooring field
- Uvala Magrovica anchorage
Questions
Is Luka (anchorage) sheltered from the bora?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-east wind.
Is Luka (anchorage) sheltered from the jugo?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Luka (anchorage)?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 9.6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Luka (anchorage)?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Luka (anchorage)?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.