☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Dubrovnik Region · Ston (Pelješac)
Broce
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Broce, Ston
Beach Broce is located in Ston (Dubrovnik Region). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Broce · Ston
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78° · E (Levante)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 78°, direction E (Levante); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Concrete plateau
Seabed slope: Flat plateau (concrete/stone); natural shade: None; access: Paved asphalt road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-22 08:35:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22.9 °C.
Natural cove
No commercial beach infrastructure recorded for this location.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (78° 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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🔴 Exposed (Waves) | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Ston (2.3 km) → |
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Jugo / Sirocco (SE, 135°)
Warm SE wind bringing long sea swells
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🔴 Exposed (Waves) | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Uvala Janska (11.1 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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🟢 Sheltered (Calm) | Calm swimming directly in this cove |
Broce is a coastal beach and bay situated in Ston (Dubrovnik Region). 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 78°, direction E (Levante); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. No commercial beach infrastructure recorded for this location.
Latest official water test (2026-09-22 08:35:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22.9 °C.
In this bay / immediate vicinity lies Sidrište Uvala Kobaš (Stonski kanal) (Mooring buoy field, capacity: 25 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 Concrete plateau.
Natural shade
None
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Flat plateau (concrete/stone).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Paved asphalt road · Parking: Free parking · Crowd: Low crowd
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MICROBIOLOGICAL 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 Broce
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Broce (Ston).
What is the sea water quality rating at Broce beach in Ston? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #1140), the bathing water quality at Broce is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2026-09-22 08:35:00), the measured sea temperature was 22.9 °C.
Which winds is Broce bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Broce faces the open sea at a bearing of 78° (E (Levante)). Based on its coastal relief and backing terrain, the cove provides natural wind shelter from Maestral (NW), while winds blowing directly from E (Levante) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Broce? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Broce consists of: Concrete plateau. The seabed entry slope is Flat plateau (concrete/stone), and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: None. The swimming zone is approximately 320 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Broce? ▾
No commercial beach infrastructure is recorded for this point — it is an unspoiled natural cove. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: Free parking.
Where is Broce located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Broce is located in Ston, Dubrovnik Region, Croatia at GPS coordinates 42.81927° N, 17.71858° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Ston (2.3 km), Kobaš (2.7 km), Prapratno (3.5 km).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Broce. Distances are straight-line measurements.