☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Central Dalmatia · Dugi Rat (Omiš)
Dugi Rat - Plaža
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Dugi Rat - Plaža, Dugi Rat
Beach Dugi Rat - Plaža is located in Dugi Rat (Central Dalmatia). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Dugi Rat - Plaža · Dugi Rat
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231° · SW (Libeccio)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 231°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Pebble
Seabed slope: Steep drop-off (over 25°); natural shade: Trees only; access: Paved asphalt road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2025-09-30 07:00:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 21.7 °C.
8 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Beach bar / Café, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Aquapark / Inflatables, Promenade benches, Parking available, Swimmer safety barrier, prelj.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (231° 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 | Seek opposite leeward shore in strong gusts |
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Maestral (NW, 315°)
Refreshing afternoon summer thermal breeze
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🟡 Cross-shore | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Dugi Rat - Glavica (839 m) → |
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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 |
Dugi Rat - Plaža is a coastal beach and bay situated in Dugi Rat (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 231°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Beach bar / Café, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Aquapark / Inflatables, Promenade benches, Parking available, Swimmer safety barrier, prelj.
Latest official water test (2025-09-30 07:00:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 21.7 °C.
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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: Steep drop-off (over 25°).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Paved asphalt road · Parking: Free parking · Crowd: High crowd
OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED
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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: 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 Dugi Rat - Plaža
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Dugi Rat - Plaža (Dugi Rat).
What is the sea water quality rating at Dugi Rat - Plaža beach in Dugi Rat? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #2035), the bathing water quality at Dugi Rat - Plaža is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2025-09-30 07:00:00), the measured sea temperature was 21.7 °C.
Which winds is Dugi Rat - Plaža bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Dugi Rat - Plaža faces the open sea at a bearing of 231° (SW (Libeccio)). Based on its coastal relief and backing terrain, the cove provides natural wind shelter from Bora (NE), while winds blowing directly from SW (Libeccio) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Dugi Rat - Plaža? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Dugi Rat - Plaža consists of: Pebble. The seabed entry slope is Steep drop-off (over 25°), and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: Trees only.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Dugi Rat - Plaža? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Beach bar / Café, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Aquapark / Inflatables, Promenade benches, Parking available, Swimmer safety barrier, prelj. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: Free parking.
Where is Dugi Rat - Plaža located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Dugi Rat - Plaža is located in Dugi Rat, Central Dalmatia, Croatia at GPS coordinates 43.44457° N, 16.63852° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Dugi Rat - Glavica (839 m), Duće - Luka (1.1 km), Sumpetar (1.3 km).
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