Luka Banj
cove · Pašman · Dalmatia
Luka Banj is a cove on the island of Pašman, in the Dalmatia cruising area.
The nearest town is Banj.
Also known as Banj.
The bay opens towards the north-east (35°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-east (jugo), south, south-west, west and north-west wind.
No shelter in north, north-east (bora) and east wind.
In the most open sector, up to 3.1 NM of open water towards the east.
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 3.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Built-up shore (80 buildings within 600 m).
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Banj: 2 restaurants, bars or cafés, 6 min on foot
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: Marina Dalmatia, 1.8 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Marina Dalmatia, 1.8 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Marina Dalmatia, 1.8 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Uvala Matlovac cove · 0.4 NM by sea
- Uvala Sveti Luka marina · 1.1 NM by sea
- Uvala Polača marina · 1.5 NM by sea
- Dobropoljana marina · 1.7 NM by sea
- Gladuša cove · 1.8 NM by sea
- Marina Dalmatia marina · 1.8 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Dalmatia by wind
More places – Pašman
- Bucht Triluke marina
- Dobropoljana marina
- Lučina cove
- Neviđane cove
Questions
Is Luka Banj sheltered from the bora?
No. It is exposed in north-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Marina Dalmatia, 1.8 NM by sea.
Is Luka Banj sheltered from the jugo?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Luka Banj?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Luka Banj?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Luka Banj?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.