Stara luka (anchorage)
anchorage · Primošten · Dalmatia
Stara luka (anchorage) is an anchorage on the coast of Dalmatia.
The nearest town is Primošten.
Also known as Stara luka.
The bay opens towards the south-west (220°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north, north-east (bora), east, south-east (jugo) and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in south, south-west and west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 1.3 NM of open water towards the south-west.
Swell can come in from south-south-west to south-west (212°–216°).
Swell can come in from south-west to south-west (220°–224°).
- 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
Good holding.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6.1 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.4 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: anchorage and moorings.
Ashore and services
Pebble beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
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: Uvala Raduča Mala, 0.6 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Marina Kremik, 1.4 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Marina Kremik, 1.4 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Primoštenska luka cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Old harbour marina · 0.1 NM by sea
- New harbour marina · 0.1 NM by sea
- Uvala Raduča Mala anchorage · 0.6 NM by sea
- Marina Kremik marina · 1.4 NM by sea
- Uvala Kremik cove · 1.4 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Dalmatia by wind
More places – Primošten
- Uvala Raduča Mala anchorage
- Old harbour marina
- Uvala Kremik cove
- Beach Rtić cove
Questions
Is Stara luka (anchorage) sheltered from the bora?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-east wind.
Is Stara luka (anchorage) sheltered from the jugo?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Stara luka (anchorage)?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6.1 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Stara luka (anchorage)?
Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Stara luka (anchorage)?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.