Luka Silba
marina · Silba · Dalmatia
Luka Silba is a marina on the island of Silba, in the Dalmatia cruising area.
The nearest town is Silba.
Also known as Uvala Sotorišće.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-east (jugo), south, south-west and west wind.
Partial shelter in north-west wind.
No shelter in north, north-east (bora) and east wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north-east.
Swell can come in from north to east-north-east (8°–64°).
- 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.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: moorings.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Silba: 9 restaurants, bars or cafés, 14 min on foot
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Katrida Silba) 80 m away
- Supermarket (Lito Market) 440 m away
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: Široki bok, 2.3 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Široki bok, 2.3 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Uvala Male stinice, 2.3 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Nozdre, 1.6 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Kadetova uvala cove · 0.2 NM by sea
- Zaniska uvala cove · 0.2 NM by sea
- Draga mooring field · 0.9 NM by sea
- Nozdre cove · 1.6 NM by sea
- Dražice cove · 2 NM by sea
- Široki bok cove · 2.3 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Dalmatia by wind
More places – Silba
- Mavrova uvala mooring field
- Bujisina uvala mooring field
Questions
Is Luka Silba sheltered from the bora?
No. It is exposed in north-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Široki bok, 2.3 NM by sea.
Is Luka Silba sheltered from the jugo?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Luka Silba?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Luka Silba?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.