☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Central Dalmatia · Živogošće (Makarska Rivijera)
Ak. Dole
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Ak. Dole, Živogošće
Beach Ak. Dole is located in Živogošće (Central Dalmatia). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Ak. Dole · Živogošće
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180° · S (Ostro)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 180°, direction S (Ostro); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Pebble · Rocky
Seabed slope: Moderate slope (15–25°); natural shade: Low shrubs & pine trees; access: Unpaved gravel road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-28 07:50:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 21 °C.
8 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Sports & volleyball, Water sports, Beach bar / Café, Changing cabins, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Swimmer safety barrier, Camping site.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (180° Bearing)
4-Wind Analysis| Adriatic Wind | Cove Shelter Status | Recommendation & Backup Cove |
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Bora / Bura (NE, 45°)
Gusty katabatic wind from the mainland
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🟢 Sheltered (Calm) | Calm swimming directly in this cove |
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Jugo / Sirocco (SE, 135°)
Warm SE wind bringing long sea swells
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🔴 Exposed (Waves) | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Živogošće (3.3 km) → |
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Maestral (NW, 315°)
Refreshing afternoon summer thermal breeze
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🟢 Sheltered (Calm) | Calm swimming directly in this cove |
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Lebić / Garbin (SW, 225°)
Southwesterly swell and coastal surf
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🔴 Exposed (Waves) | Seek opposite leeward shore in strong gusts |
Ak. Dole is a coastal beach and bay situated in Živogošće (Central Dalmatia). 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 180°, direction S (Ostro); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Sports & volleyball, Water sports, Beach bar / Café, Changing cabins, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Swimmer safety barrier, Camping site.
Latest official water test (2026-09-28 07:50:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 21 °C.
METEO & MARINE GUIDE · OPEN-METEO MARINE & DHMZ
Sea conditions, wind and wind shelter
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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 Pebble, Rocky.
Natural shade
Low shrubs & pine trees
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Moderate slope (15–25°).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Unpaved gravel road · Parking: No parking · Crowd: High crowd
OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED
Authentic field photos of the bay
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📷 Main panorama
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Photo 3MICROBIOLOGICAL 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:
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ak. Dole
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Ak. Dole (Živogošće).
What is the sea water quality rating at Ak. Dole beach in Živogošće? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #2150), the bathing water quality at Ak. Dole is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2026-09-28 07:50:00), the measured sea temperature was 21 °C.
Which winds is Ak. Dole bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Ak. Dole faces the open sea at a bearing of 180° (S (Ostro)). Based on its coastal relief and backing terrain, the cove provides natural wind shelter from Bora (NE) and Maestral (NW), while winds blowing directly from S (Ostro) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Ak. Dole? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Ak. Dole consists of: Pebble, Rocky. The seabed entry slope is Moderate slope (15–25°), and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: Low shrubs & pine trees.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Ak. Dole? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Sports & volleyball, Water sports, Beach bar / Café, Changing cabins, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Swimmer safety barrier, Camping site. Coastal access: Unpaved gravel road; parking availability: No parking.
Where is Ak. Dole located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Ak. Dole is located in Živogošće, Central Dalmatia, Croatia at GPS coordinates 43.16904° N, 17.19644° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Živogošće (3.3 km), D. Vala - Kod trajekta (4.4 km), Česminica (5.0 km).
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