☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Central Dalmatia · 🏝️ Vis Island · Komiža (Vis)
Gusarica
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Gusarica, Komiža
Beach Gusarica is located in Komiža (Central Dalmatia). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Gusarica · Komiža
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194° · S (Ostro)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 194°, direction S (Ostro); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Pebble · Concrete plateau
Seabed slope: Moderate slope (15–25°); natural shade: Trees only; access: Paved asphalt road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-29 15:45:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 23 °C.
11 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Lifeguard on duty, Hotel nearby, Diving center, Beach bar / Café, Waste bins / Trash cans, Boat mooring, Showers, Auxiliary beach facility, Promenade benches, Swimmer safety barrier.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (194° 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) | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Lucica (657 m) → |
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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) | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Prirovo (8.7 km) → |
Gusarica is a coastal beach and bay situated in Komiža (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 194°, direction S (Ostro); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Lifeguard on duty, Hotel nearby, Diving center, Beach bar / Café, Waste bins / Trash cans, Boat mooring, Showers, Auxiliary beach facility, Promenade benches, Swimmer safety barrier.
Latest official water test (2026-09-29 15:45:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 23 °C.
In this bay / immediate vicinity lies Privez Komiža riva (Vis) (Anchorage, capacity: 35 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, Concrete plateau.
Natural shade
Trees only
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Moderate slope (15–25°).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Paved asphalt road · Parking: Free parking · Crowd: High crowd
OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED
Authentic field photos of the bay
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📷 Main panorama
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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.
Exact count of recorded items on site:
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gusarica
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Gusarica (Komiža).
What is the sea water quality rating at Gusarica beach in Komiža? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #2115), the bathing water quality at Gusarica is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2026-09-29 15:45:00), the measured sea temperature was 23 °C.
Which winds is Gusarica bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Gusarica faces the open sea at a bearing of 194° (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 Gusarica? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Gusarica consists of: Pebble, Concrete plateau. The seabed entry slope is Moderate slope (15–25°), and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: Trees only. The swimming zone is approximately 35 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Gusarica? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Restaurant, Lifeguard on duty, Hotel nearby, Diving center, Beach bar / Café, Waste bins / Trash cans, Boat mooring, Showers, Auxiliary beach facility, Promenade benches, Swimmer safety barrier. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: Free parking.
Where is Gusarica located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Gusarica is located in Komiža (Vis Island), Central Dalmatia, Croatia at GPS coordinates 43.04794° N, 16.08398° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Lucica (657 m), Kamenice (1.1 km), Prirovo (8.7 km).
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Nearby Beaches
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