Luka Muna

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The harbour of Luka Muna is situated half way along the NE-facing coast of the island of Zirje in Croatia. The harbour consists of a small, V-shaped inlet quayed at its head and protected from NW by a breakwater which also acts as the ferry jetty. Visiting yachts can tie up alongside or, at busy times, stern or bows-to using their anchor on the quay SE of the breakwater or, when a ferry is not due, alongside the ferry jetty. The inlet is protected in winds from most directions but is open NW.

Local Weather

Diurnal winds among the islands are mostly moderate during the summer months, predominantly from NW and rarely exceeding force 4/5, although gusting is common in narrow channels between islands and on the lee side of headlands. At night, katabatic winds off the mountains affect some of the islands close to the mainland coast. During early spring and (especially) autumn conditions can be more unsettled, occasionally accompanied by violent thunderstorms - luckily of short duration - with winds of 30-35 knots or more and vicious, steep seas. In the winter the sudden, violent N wind off the mountains, the bora, is much to be feared, especially along the coast from Rijeka down to Zadar, although its effects can be felt as far south as Split.

Equally prevalent in winter - although not uncommon in summer - is the scirocco, a S/SE wind that blows up from North Africa, usually in advance of a depression moving E across the Mediterranean. Unlike the bora, the scirocco only occasionally exceeds gale force, but is still a phenomenon to be wary of, especially if on a lee coast.

For sources of weather forecasting, see Croatia.

Charts

British Admiralty

2711

2774

Croatian charts

MK15

Imray

M25 (Otok Rab to Sibenik)

Radio Nets

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Approach and Navigation

There are no dangers in the immediate approach to Luka Muna. Depths in the harbour entrance are 15.0 - 18.0 metres and on the quays 2.0 - 2.5 metres.

Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)

Sibenik is the nearest all-year round port of entry. During the summer, Sali on Dugi Otok and Primosten on the mainland are also ports of entry.

Berthing Options

Yachts moor alongside the quay to the SE of the ferry berth, where depths range from 2.0 - 2.5 metres. Note that there are numerous small boat moorings along the quay and care is needed when berthing. In busy periods, or with deeper draft, use your anchor to go bows or stern-to the quay (the depths for anchoring are 8.0 - 10.0 metres). Holding is good in sand. If a ferry is not due, it is also possible to go alongside the ferry jetty, where depths are 8.0 - 10.0 metres, but you must be prepared to move off if a ferry is imminent. Shelter in the harbour is good in all but N and NW winds

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

None.

Anchorages

See Zirje Island page.

Offshore Islands and Groups

This section does not apply for most ports, if that is the case for this one remove it. You may, however, list ismall islands near this port.

Yacht Repairs and Services

None.

Things to do Ashore

Tourism

There is little to do except walk the 500 metres up the hill to the island ‘capital’, Zirje Town, where there is a small shop.

Grocery & Supply Stores

Small shop in Zirje Town (500 metres).

Eateries

Café/bar at the harbour.

Internet/WiFi

None.

Garbage Disposal

None.

Transportation

Car ferries to Sibenik on mainland .

Routes/Passages To/From

See Croatia.

Cruiser's Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forum Discussions

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

External Links

See Zirje.

References & Publications

See Croatia.

Comments

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Date of member's last visit to Luka Muna and this page's details validated:

• August 2005 --Athene of Lymington 17:27, 23 April 2012 (BST)

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