Luka Sveti Jakov
mooring field · Lošinj · Istria and Kvarner
Luka Sveti Jakov is a mooring field on the island of Lošinj, in the Istria and Kvarner cruising area.
The nearest town is Sveti Jakov.
Lošinj is part of the Kvarner islands.
Also known as Uvala Bučanje, Uvala Lanena and Uvala Studenac.
The bay opens towards the east-south-east (111°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north, north-east (bora), south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in east and south wind.
No shelter in south-east (jugo) wind.
In the most open sector, up to 2.7 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from south-east to south-east (124°–140°).
- 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 6.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: moorings.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (75 buildings 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 east wind: Uvala Jaz, 1.3 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Draga, 1.3 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Vela draga, 1.6 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Uvala Biskupija mooring field · 0.7 NM by sea
- Luka Nerezine marina · 0.8 NM by sea
- Uvala Zakalčić cove · 1.1 NM by sea
- Port of Ufratar marina · 1.3 NM by sea
- Uvala Jaz cove · 1.3 NM by sea
- Draga cove · 1.3 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Istria and Kvarner by wind
More places – Lošinj
- Artatore anchorage
- Luka Nerezine marina
- Plijeska uvala cove
- Uvala Baldarka cove
Questions
Is Luka Sveti Jakov sheltered from the bora?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-east wind.
Is Luka Sveti Jakov sheltered from the jugo?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Draga, 1.3 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Luka Sveti Jakov?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Luka Sveti Jakov?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Luka Sveti Jakov?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.