Luka

cove · Neum · Dalmatia

Luka is a cove on the coast of Dalmatia.

The nearest town is Neum.

It lies in Bay of Mali Ston.

The bay opens towards the east-south-east (116°).

Shelter by wind direction

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

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

Swell can come in from east-south-east to south-east (112°–124°).

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.

Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 3 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.

Luka lies in the protected area Malostonski zaljev: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.

Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.

Almost no buildings ashore (6 within 600 m).

A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.

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 Uvala Marija, 0.1 NM by sea.

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

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