Luka Lukoran
cove · Ugljan · Dalmatia
Luka Lukoran is a cove on the island of Ugljan, in the Dalmatia cruising area.
The nearest town is Zadar.
Also known as Lukoran.
The bay opens towards the north-north-west (347°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in east, south-east (jugo), south and south-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east (bora) and west wind.
No shelter in north and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 5.1 NM of open water towards the north.
Swell can come in from north-west to north (324°–4°).
- 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 6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.3 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Built-up shore (102 buildings within 600 m).
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Lukoran: 14 min by dinghy
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: Olive Island Marina, 0.7 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Olive Island Marina, 0.7 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Južna Frnaža, 0.5 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Olive Island Marina, 0.7 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Južna Frnaža cove · 0.5 NM by sea
- Olive Island Marina marina · 0.7 NM by sea
- Zmorašnja Frnaža cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Uvala Sutomišćica cove · 1 NM by sea
- Uvala Tala cove · 1 NM by sea
- Uvala Činta cove · 1.8 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Dalmatia by wind
More places – Ugljan
- Kunčabok cove
- Luka Kali marina
- Luka Preko marina
- Lučica cove
Questions
Is Luka Lukoran sheltered from the bora?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Olive Island Marina, 0.7 NM by sea.
Is Luka Lukoran sheltered from the jugo?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Luka Lukoran?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Luka Lukoran?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Luka Lukoran?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.