☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Central Dalmatia · 🏝️ Brač Island · Bol (Brač)
Borak
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Borak, Bol
Beach Borak is located in Bol (Central Dalmatia). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Borak · Bol
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185° · S (Ostro)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 185°, direction S (Ostro); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Pebble · Rocky
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°); natural shade: Trees only; access: Footpath / Trail.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-21 11:10:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 23.6 °C.
6 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Sports & volleyball, Water sports, Waste bins / Trash cans, Auxiliary beach facility, Swimmer safety barrier.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (185° 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 |
Borak is a coastal beach and bay situated in Bol (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 185°, direction S (Ostro); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Sports & volleyball, Water sports, Waste bins / Trash cans, Auxiliary beach facility, Swimmer safety barrier.
Latest official water test (2026-09-21 11:10:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 23.6 °C.
In this bay / immediate vicinity lies Privez Bol porat (Brač) (Anchorage, capacity: 30 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 Pebble, Rocky.
Natural shade
Trees only
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Footpath / Trail · Parking: No 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 Borak
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Borak (Bol).
What is the sea water quality rating at Borak beach in Bol? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #2111), the bathing water quality at Borak is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2026-09-21 11:10:00), the measured sea temperature was 23.6 °C.
Which winds is Borak bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Borak faces the open sea at a bearing of 185° (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 Borak? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Borak consists of: Pebble, Rocky. The seabed entry slope is Gentle slope (up to 15°), and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: Trees only. The swimming zone is approximately 350 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Borak? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Restaurant, Sports & volleyball, Water sports, Waste bins / Trash cans, Auxiliary beach facility, Swimmer safety barrier. Coastal access: Footpath / Trail; parking availability: No parking.
Where is Borak located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Borak is located in Bol (Brač Island), Central Dalmatia, Croatia at GPS coordinates 43.25865° N, 16.64324° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Zlatni Rat 2 (745 m), Zlatni Rat 1 (892 m), Martinica (2.0 km).
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