Luke

cove · Murter · Dalmatia

Luke is a cove on the island of Murter, in the Dalmatia cruising area.

The nearest town is Murter.

The bay opens towards the north-north-east (24°).

Shelter by wind direction

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

Partial shelter in north and north-east (bora) wind.

Swell can come in from north-north-east to north-north-east (20°–32°).

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.

Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.

Good holding.

Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).

Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 1.6 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.

Beach within 300 m.

Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.

Built-up shore (170 buildings within 600 m).

Nothing ashore: a wild anchorage.

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

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

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

Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).

Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.

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