☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Central Dalmatia · Split
Bačvice - istok
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Bačvice - istok, Split
Beach Bačvice - istok is located in Split (Central Dalmatia). Official IZOR water quality: Good.
Bačvice - istok · Split
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188° · S (Ostro)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 188°, direction S (Ostro); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Sandy · Concrete plateau
Seabed slope: gentle; natural shade: Low shrubs & pine trees; access: Paved asphalt road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-28 10:30:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 21.9 °C.
13 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Lifeguard on duty, Sports & volleyball, Water sports, Wheelchair / ramp access, Beach bar / Café, Changing cabins, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Fast food / Bistro, Promenade benches, Parking available, Swimmer safety barrier.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (188° 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) | Seek opposite leeward shore in strong gusts |
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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 |
Bačvice - istok is a coastal beach and bay situated in Split (Central Dalmatia). According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR), the sea water quality here is rated as Good.
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 188°, direction S (Ostro); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Lifeguard on duty, Sports & volleyball, Water sports, Wheelchair / ramp access, Beach bar / Café, Changing cabins, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Fast food / Bistro, Promenade benches, Parking available, Swimmer safety barrier.
Latest official water test (2026-09-28 10:30:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 21.9 °C.
In this bay / immediate vicinity lies ACI Marina Split (Marina, capacity: 318 berths).
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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 Sandy, Concrete plateau.
Natural shade
Low shrubs & pine trees
Water entry & depth
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Access, parking & crowds
Access: Paved asphalt road · Parking: Paid parking · Crowd: High crowd
OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED
Authentic field photos of the bay
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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: Good.
BAY AMENITIES · INFRASTRUCTURE & FACILITIES
Amenities and facilities on site
Amenities recorded in official beach profile.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bačvice - istok
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Bačvice - istok (Split).
What is the sea water quality rating at Bačvice - istok beach in Split? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #2047), the bathing water quality at Bačvice - istok is rated "Good" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2026-09-28 10:30:00), the measured sea temperature was 21.9 °C.
Which winds is Bačvice - istok bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Bačvice - istok faces the open sea at a bearing of 188° (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 Bačvice - istok? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Bačvice - istok consists of: Sandy, Concrete plateau. The seabed entry slope is moderate, and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: Low shrubs & pine trees.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Bačvice - istok? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Restaurant, Lifeguard on duty, Sports & volleyball, Water sports, Wheelchair / ramp access, Beach bar / Café, Changing cabins, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Fast food / Bistro, Promenade benches, Parking available, Swimmer safety barrier. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: Paid parking.
Where is Bačvice - istok located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Bačvice - istok is located in Split, Central Dalmatia, Croatia at GPS coordinates 43.50081° N, 16.44925° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Bačvice - ulaz (202 m), Bačvice - zapad (258 m), Firule (350 m).
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