☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Central Dalmatia · Gradac (Makarska Rivijera)
Gradac - Plaža
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Gradac - Plaža, Gradac
Beach Gradac - Plaža is located in Gradac (Central Dalmatia). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Gradac - Plaža · Gradac
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242° · SW (Libeccio)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 242°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Pebble
Seabed slope: Moderate slope (15–25°); natural shade: Low shrubs & pine trees; access: Paved asphalt road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2025-09-26 08:50:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 23.2 °C.
15 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Sports & volleyball, Water sports, Wheelchair / ramp access, Hotel nearby, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Auxiliary beach facility, Promenade benches, Swimmer safety barrier, prelj, crpna.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (242° 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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🟢 Sheltered (Calm) | Calm swimming directly in this cove |
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Maestral (NW, 315°)
Refreshing afternoon summer thermal breeze
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🟡 Cross-shore | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Brist - plaža (1.9 km) → |
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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 |
Gradac - Plaža is a coastal beach and bay situated in Gradac (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 242°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Sports & volleyball, Water sports, Wheelchair / ramp access, Hotel nearby, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Auxiliary beach facility, Promenade benches, Swimmer safety barrier, prelj, crpna.
Latest official water test (2025-09-26 08:50:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 23.2 °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
Low shrubs & pine trees
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Moderate slope (15–25°).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Paved asphalt road · Parking: No parking · Crowd: High crowd
OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED
Authentic field photos of the bay
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Photo 6MICROBIOLOGICAL 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.
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Accommodation near Gradac - Plaža
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gradac - Plaža
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Gradac - Plaža (Gradac).
What is the sea water quality rating at Gradac - Plaža beach in Gradac? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #2001), the bathing water quality at Gradac - Plaža is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2025-09-26 08:50:00), the measured sea temperature was 23.2 °C.
Which winds is Gradac - Plaža bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Gradac - Plaža faces the open sea at a bearing of 242° (SW (Libeccio)). Based on its coastal relief and backing terrain, the cove provides natural wind shelter from Bora (NE) and Sirocco / Jugo (SE), while winds blowing directly from SW (Libeccio) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Gradac - Plaža? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Gradac - Plaža consists of: Pebble. The seabed entry slope is Moderate slope (15–25°), and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: Low shrubs & pine trees.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Gradac - Plaža? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Restaurant, Sports & volleyball, Water sports, Wheelchair / ramp access, Hotel nearby, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Auxiliary beach facility, Promenade benches, Swimmer safety barrier, prelj, crpna. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: No parking.
Where is Gradac - Plaža located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Gradac - Plaža is located in Gradac, Central Dalmatia, Croatia at GPS coordinates 43.10875° N, 17.33866° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Gradac - Vodice (1.1 km), Brist - plaža (1.9 km), Viskovića vala (3.8 km).
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