☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Central Dalmatia · Brist (Makarska Rivijera)
Brist - plaža
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Brist - plaža, Brist
Beach Brist - plaža is located in Brist (Central Dalmatia). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Brist - plaža · Brist
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210° · SW (Libeccio)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 210°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Pebble
Seabed slope: Moderate slope (15–25°); natural shade: Trees only; access: Paved asphalt road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-28 08:55:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 21.5 °C.
10 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Hotel nearby, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Waste bins / Trash cans, Boat mooring, Showers, Promenade benches, Parking available, Swimmer safety barrier.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (210° 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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🟡 Cross-shore | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Gradac - Plaža (1.9 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 |
Brist - plaža is a coastal beach and bay situated in Brist (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 210°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Hotel nearby, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Waste bins / Trash cans, Boat mooring, Showers, Promenade benches, Parking available, Swimmer safety barrier.
Latest official water test (2026-09-28 08:55:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 21.5 °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.
Natural shade
Trees only
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Moderate slope (15–25°).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Paved asphalt road · Parking: Paid parking · Crowd: High crowd
OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED
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Photo 2MICROBIOLOGICAL 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 Brist - plaža
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Brist - plaža (Brist).
What is the sea water quality rating at Brist - plaža beach in Brist? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #2002), the bathing water quality at Brist - plaža 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 08:55:00), the measured sea temperature was 21.5 °C.
Which winds is Brist - plaža bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Brist - plaža faces the open sea at a bearing of 210° (SW (Libeccio)). 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 SW (Libeccio) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Brist - plaža? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Brist - plaža consists of: Pebble. The seabed entry slope is Moderate slope (15–25°), and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: Trees only.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Brist - plaža? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Restaurant, Hotel nearby, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Waste bins / Trash cans, Boat mooring, Showers, Promenade benches, Parking available, Swimmer safety barrier. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: Paid parking.
Where is Brist - plaža located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Brist - plaža is located in Brist, Central Dalmatia, Croatia at GPS coordinates 43.11978° N, 17.32110° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Gradac - Plaža (1.9 km), Viskovića vala (2.0 km), Gradac - Vodice (2.9 km).
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