Luka Ustrine
anchorage · Cres · Istria and Kvarner
Luka Ustrine is an anchorage on the island of Cres, in the Istria and Kvarner cruising area.
The nearest town is Ustrine.
It lies in Kvarner gulf.
Cres is part of the Kvarner islands.
Also known as L.Ustrine and Uvala Veli žal.
The bay opens towards the south-west (234°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north, north-east (bora), east and south-east (jugo) wind.
Partial shelter in south and north-west wind.
No shelter in south-west and west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 3.1 NM of open water towards the south-west.
Swell can come in from south-west to west (232°–260°).
- 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
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 13.7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: anchorage.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (3 within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Ustrine: 1 restaurants, bars or cafés, 36 min on foot
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: Luka Bijar, 2.8 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Luka Bijar, 2.8 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Uvala Porat, 0.1 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Uvala Porat, 0.1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Uvala Porat cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Uvala Jazić mooring field · 1.8 NM by sea
- Luka Bijar cove · 2.8 NM by sea
- Uvala Zakolo anchorage · 2.8 NM by sea
- Stivanski Portić cove · 3.8 NM by sea
- Uvala Žalić cove · 4 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Istria and Kvarner by wind
More places – Cres
- Grabar marina
- Luka Koromačna marina
- Lučica cove
- Lučica Beli cove
Questions
Is Luka Ustrine sheltered from the bora?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-east wind.
Is Luka Ustrine sheltered from the jugo?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Luka Ustrine?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 13.7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Can you spend the night at Luka Ustrine?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.