Luka Zlarin

cove · Zlarin · Dalmatia

Luka Zlarin is a cove on the island of Zlarin, in the Dalmatia cruising area.

The nearest town is Šibenik.

Also known as Zlarin.

The bay opens towards the north-west (325°).

Shelter by wind direction

Good shelter in east, south-east (jugo) and south wind.

Partial shelter in north, north-east (bora), south-west and west wind.

No shelter in north-west wind.

In the most open sector, up to 2.6 NM of open water towards the north-west.

Swell can come in from west-north-west to north-north-east (284°–20°).

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.

Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).

Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.

Beach within 300 m.

Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.

A few houses ashore (13 buildings within 600 m).

A good gateway to visit the island.

Within reach:

When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:

Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Bućina, 0.1 NM by sea.

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

Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).

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