Luka Mali Lošinj
cove · Lošinj · Istria and Kvarner
Luka Mali Lošinj is a cove on the island of Lošinj, in the Istria and Kvarner cruising area.
The nearest town is Mali Lošinj.
Lošinj is part of the Kvarner islands.
The bay opens towards the north-west (316°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north-east (bora), east, south and south-west wind.
Partial shelter in north, south-east (jugo), west and north-west wind.
Swell can come in from north-west to north-west (312°–324°).
- 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
Good holding.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 10.6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: large (about 78.5 ha).
Approach
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 1.5 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (4 within 600 m).
Nothing ashore: a wild anchorage.
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: ACI - Marina Mali Losinj, 1.1 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: ACI - Marina Mali Losinj, 1.1 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Žalić, 0.9 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Žalić, 0.9 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Žalić cove · 0.9 NM by sea
- ACI - Marina Mali Losinj marina · 1.1 NM by sea
- Lošinj Shipyard port · 1.6 NM by sea
- Uvala za Osirom cove · 2 NM by sea
- Uvala Slanac cove · 2.5 NM by sea
- Uvala Bela cove · 2.5 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Istria and Kvarner by wind
More places – Lošinj
- ACI - Marina Mali Losinj marina
- Luka Veli Lošinj cove
- Uvala Balvanida cove
Questions
Is Luka Mali Lošinj sheltered from the bora?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-east wind.
Is Luka Mali Lošinj sheltered from the jugo?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is ACI - Marina Mali Losinj, 1.1 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Luka Mali Lošinj?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 10.6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Luka Mali Lošinj?
Good holding. Room to anchor: large (about 78.5 ha).
Can you spend the night at Luka Mali Lošinj?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.