Luka Gradac
cove · Ploče · Dalmatia
Luka Gradac is a cove on the coast of Dalmatia.
The nearest town is Ploče.
Also known as Gradac.
The bay opens towards the south-west (226°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north, north-east (bora) and east wind.
Partial shelter in north-west wind.
No shelter in south-east (jugo), south, south-west and west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 13.9 NM of open water towards the west.
Swell can come in from south-south-east to west-north-west (156°–292°).
- 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 7.7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Pebble beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Built-up shore (176 buildings within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Gradac: 18 restaurants, bars or cafés, 10 min on foot
- Narona: 72 min by road
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In south-east wind: Kontejnerski terminal, 4.4 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Kontejnerski terminal, 4.4 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Kontejnerski terminal, 4.4 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Kontejnerski terminal, 4.4 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Kontejnerski terminal, 4.4 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Uvala Bošac cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Uvala Zaostrog mooring field · 3.7 NM by sea
- Kontejnerski terminal port · 4.4 NM by sea
- Gornja Vala cove · 4.7 NM by sea
- Donja uvala cove · 5.2 NM by sea
- Uvala Mala višnjica cove · 5.4 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Dalmatia by wind
More places – Ploče
- Kite Surf Spot cove
- Kontejnerski terminal port
- Luka Ploče cove
- Plaža Ušće cove
Questions
Is Luka Gradac sheltered from the bora?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-east wind.
Is Luka Gradac sheltered from the jugo?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Kontejnerski terminal, 4.4 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Luka Gradac?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 7.7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Luka Gradac?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Luka Gradac?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.