☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Central Dalmatia · Split
Bene
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Bene, Split
Beach Bene is located in Split (Central Dalmatia). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Bene · Split
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333° · NW (Maestral)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 333°, direction NW (Maestral); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Sandy · Concrete plateau
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°); natural shade: Trees only; access: Paved asphalt road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-28 11:45:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22.5 °C.
12 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Sports & volleyball, Water sports, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Auxiliary beach facility, Parking available, Swimmer safety barrier.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (333° 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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🟡 Cross-shore | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Kašjuni (878 m) → |
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Jugo / Sirocco (SE, 135°)
Warm SE wind bringing long sea swells
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🟢 Sheltered (Calm) | Calm swimming directly in this cove |
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Maestral (NW, 315°)
Refreshing afternoon summer thermal breeze
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🔴 Exposed (Waves) | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Ježinac (1.8 km) → |
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Lebić / Garbin (SW, 225°)
Southwesterly swell and coastal surf
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🟢 Sheltered (Calm) | Calm swimming directly in this cove |
Bene 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 Excellent.
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 333°, direction NW (Maestral); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Sports & volleyball, Water sports, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Auxiliary beach facility, Parking available, Swimmer safety barrier.
Latest official water test (2026-09-28 11:45:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22.5 °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
Trees only
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Paved asphalt road · Parking: Free parking · Crowd: High crowd
OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED
Authentic field photos of the bay
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Photo 4MICROBIOLOGICAL 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 Bene
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Bene (Split).
What is the sea water quality rating at Bene beach in Split? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #2054), the bathing water quality at Bene 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 11:45:00), the measured sea temperature was 22.5 °C.
Which winds is Bene bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Bene faces the open sea at a bearing of 333° (NW (Maestral)). Based on its coastal relief and backing terrain, the cove provides natural wind shelter from Sirocco / Jugo (SE), while winds blowing directly from NW (Maestral) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Bene? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Bene consists of: Sandy, Concrete plateau. The seabed entry slope is Gentle slope (up to 15°), and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: Trees only.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Bene? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Restaurant, Sports & volleyball, Water sports, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Auxiliary beach facility, Parking available, Swimmer safety barrier. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: Free parking.
Where is Bene located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Bene is located in Split, Central Dalmatia, Croatia at GPS coordinates 43.51438° N, 16.40127° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Kašjuni (878 m), Ježinac (1.8 km), Gusar (2.0 km).
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Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Bene. Distances are straight-line measurements.