☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Dubrovnik Region · Trpanj
Uvala Luka
Loading verdict…
Aligning wind direction, wave height, and coastal relief.
BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Uvala Luka, Trpanj
Beach Uvala Luka is located in Trpanj (Dubrovnik Region). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Uvala Luka · Trpanj
Interactive map loads as you scroll…
5° · N (Tramontana)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 5°, direction N (Tramontana); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Rounded pebbles / Shingle · Concrete plateau
Seabed slope: Moderate slope (15–25°); natural shade: Low shrubs & pine trees; access: Unpaved gravel road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-30 10:15:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22 °C.
2 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, crpna.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (5° Bearing)
4-Wind Analysis| Adriatic Wind | Cove Shelter Status | Recommendation & Backup Cove |
|---|---|---|
|
Bora / Bura (NE, 45°)
Gusty katabatic wind from the mainland
|
🔴 Exposed (Waves) | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Orebić (9.8 km) → |
|
Jugo / Sirocco (SE, 135°)
Warm SE wind bringing long sea swells
|
🟢 Sheltered (Calm) | Calm swimming directly in this cove |
|
Maestral (NW, 315°)
Refreshing afternoon summer thermal breeze
|
🔴 Exposed (Waves) | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Trstenica (8.2 km) → |
|
Lebić / Garbin (SW, 225°)
Southwesterly swell and coastal surf
|
🟢 Sheltered (Calm) | Calm swimming directly in this cove |
Uvala Luka is a coastal beach and bay situated in Trpanj (Dubrovnik Region). According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR), the sea water quality here is rated as Excellent.
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 5°, direction N (Tramontana); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, crpna.
Latest official water test (2026-09-30 10:15:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22 °C.
METEO & MARINE GUIDE · OPEN-METEO MARINE & DHMZ
Sea conditions, wind and wind shelter
Fetching meteorological and oceanographic models for coordinates 43.00388, 17.28483…
Click an hour to see expected wind and waves today
Multi-day wind shelter forecast at 14:00 for Uvala Luka
Loading wind shelter assessment…
Checking wave models, wind speed, and direction relative to coastal relief.
IZOR FIELD PROFILE · INSTITUTE OF OCEANOGRAPHY AND FISHERIES
Beach profile and seabed characteristics
Verified field data from the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (Split).
Beach terrain type
Predominantly Rounded pebbles / Shingle, Concrete plateau.
Natural shade
Low shrubs & pine trees
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Moderate slope (15–25°).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Unpaved gravel road · Parking: Free parking · Crowd: High crowd
OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED
Authentic field photos of the bay
Showing 1 official field photos taken by IZOR inspectors.
📷 Main panoramaMICROBIOLOGICAL WATER QUALITY · EU DIRECTIVE 2006/7/EC & REGULATION NN 73/08
Laboratory water quality monitoring
Recorded seasonal laboratory tests (10 cycles) — Rating: Excellent.
BAY AMENITIES · INFRASTRUCTURE & FACILITIES
Amenities and facilities on site
Amenities recorded in official beach profile.
Exact count of recorded items on site:
Accommodation near Uvala Luka
Search apartments, holiday homes and hotels in Trpanj within 5 km of this bay.
Boat tours and activities at Uvala Luka
Book boat rentals, full-day boat tours, snorkeling, kayaking, and SUP excursions in Trpanj and nearby bays.
Rental cars for Trpanj & access to Uvala Luka
Compare affordable car rental deals from top providers at the nearest airport or transit hub to reach Uvala Luka and secluded coves with maximum flexibility.
Frequently Asked Questions About Uvala Luka
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Uvala Luka (Trpanj).
What is the sea water quality rating at Uvala Luka beach in Trpanj? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #1105), the bathing water quality at Uvala Luka is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2026-09-30 10:15:00), the measured sea temperature was 22 °C.
Which winds is Uvala Luka bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Uvala Luka faces the open sea at a bearing of 5° (N (Tramontana)). Based on its coastal relief and backing terrain, the cove provides natural wind shelter from Sirocco / Jugo (SE), while winds blowing directly from N (Tramontana) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Uvala Luka? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Uvala Luka consists of: Rounded pebbles / Shingle, Concrete plateau. The seabed entry slope is Moderate slope (15–25°), and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: Low shrubs & pine trees. The swimming zone is approximately 650 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Uvala Luka? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Restaurant, crpna. Coastal access: Unpaved gravel road; parking availability: Free parking.
Where is Uvala Luka located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Uvala Luka is located in Trpanj, Dubrovnik Region, Croatia at GPS coordinates 43.00388° N, 17.28483° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Ht. Faraon (1.8 km), Trstenica (8.2 km), Orebić (9.8 km).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Uvala Luka. Distances are straight-line measurements.