Zlatna luka

mooring field · Zadar · Dalmatia

Zlatna luka is a mooring field on the coast of Dalmatia.

The nearest town is Zadar.

Also known as Plaža Dječji raj and Plaža Punta.

The bay opens towards the south-west (216°).

One of the busiest anchorages of the area, in clear water.

Shelter by wind direction

Sheltered from every direction.

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.

Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.

Good holding.

Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).

Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.7 NM from the anchoring spot.

Marked on the nautical chart as: moorings.

Gravel beach.

Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.

Almost no buildings ashore (6 within 600 m).

A good gateway to visit the island.

Within reach:

Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-east wind.

Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.

Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).

Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.

It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.