Luka Zapuntel
marina · Molat · Dalmatia
Luka Zapuntel is a marina on the island of Molat, in the Dalmatia cruising area.
The nearest town is Zapuntel.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in east, south-east (jugo), south, south-west and west wind.
Partial shelter in north-west wind.
No shelter in north and north-east (bora) wind.
Swell can come in from north-north-east to north-north-east (12°–28°).
- 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.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.6 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: moorings and harbour.
Ashore and services
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Zapuntel: 19 min by road
Nearest services:
- Restaurant 120 m away
- Supermarket (Trgovački obrt PUGO) 150 m away
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: Mljake, in Durchfahrt Zapuntel, Insel Ist, 0.1 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Uvala Kosirača, 4 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Mljake, in Durchfahrt Zapuntel, Insel Ist, 0.1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Mljake, in Durchfahrt Zapuntel, Insel Ist marina · 0.1 NM by sea
- Uvala Zadarljan cove · 2.4 NM by sea
- Uvala Lipić cove · 3.2 NM by sea
- Uvala Kosirača marina · 4 NM by sea
- Uvala Pržine cove · 4 NM by sea
- Uvala Požunjski cove · 4.3 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Dalmatia by wind
More places – Molat
- Jazići cove
- Luka Jazi cove
- Uvala Konopljika cove
- Uvala Podgarbe cove
Questions
Is Luka Zapuntel sheltered from the bora?
No. It is exposed in north-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Uvala Kosirača, 4 NM by sea.
Is Luka Zapuntel sheltered from the jugo?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Luka Zapuntel?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Luka Zapuntel?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.