Luka Bufalo

cove · Korčula · Dalmatia

Luka Bufalo is a cove on the island of Korčula, in the Dalmatia cruising area.

The nearest town is Korčula.

The bay opens towards the south-east (124°).

Shelter by wind direction

Good shelter in north, north-east (bora), south-west, west and north-west wind.

Partial shelter in east, south-east (jugo) and south wind.

Swell can come in from east-south-east to south-east (120°–124°).

Swell can come in from south-east to south-east (128°–132°).

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.

Depth near the anchoring spot: about 8.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).

Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.3 NM from the anchoring spot.

Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.

Almost no buildings ashore (4 within 600 m).

A good gateway to visit the island.

Within reach:

When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:

Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-east wind.

Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Lumbarda, 0.1 NM by sea.

Depth near the anchoring spot: about 8.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).

It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.