Luka
cove · Nin · Dalmatia
Luka is a cove on the coast of Dalmatia.
The nearest town is Nin.
It lies in Ljubač bay.
The bay opens towards the west (280°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north, north-east (bora), east and south-east (jugo) wind.
Partial shelter in south, south-west and west wind.
No shelter in north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 3.8 NM of open water towards the north-west.
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 5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 3.1 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (0 within 600 m).
Nothing ashore: a wild anchorage.
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In south wind: Plemići bay, 0.6 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Plemići bay, 0.6 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Brači, 0.6 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Rtina, 0.1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Rtina cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Draga cove · 0.6 NM by sea
- Ljubač cove cove · 0.6 NM by sea
- Plemići bay cove · 0.6 NM by sea
- Brači cove · 0.6 NM by sea
- Ševerdići cove · 0.6 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Dalmatia by wind
More places – Nin
- Ljubač cove cove
- Lokvice cove
- Mali jaz cove
Questions
Is Luka sheltered from the bora?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-east wind.
Is Luka sheltered from the jugo?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Luka?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Luka?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Luka?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.