☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Central Dalmatia · 🏝️ Brač Island · Sutivan (Brač)
Lučica
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Lučica, Sutivan
Beach Lučica is located in Sutivan (Central Dalmatia). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Lučica · Sutivan
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13° · N (Tramontana)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 13°, direction N (Tramontana); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Pebble · Rocky
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°); natural shade: None; access: Paved asphalt road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-21 09:10:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 24.2 °C.
7 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Beach bar / Café, Waste bins / Trash cans, Boat mooring, Showers, Promenade benches, Swimmer safety barrier, prelj.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (13° 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) | Seek opposite leeward shore in strong gusts |
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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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🔴 Exposed (Waves) | Seek opposite leeward shore in strong gusts |
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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 |
Lučica is a coastal beach and bay situated in Sutivan (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 13°, direction N (Tramontana); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Beach bar / Café, Waste bins / Trash cans, Boat mooring, Showers, Promenade benches, Swimmer safety barrier, prelj.
Latest official water test (2026-09-21 09:10:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 24.2 °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, Rocky.
Natural shade
None
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°).
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 4MICROBIOLOGICAL 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 Lučica
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Lučica (Sutivan).
What is the sea water quality rating at Lučica beach in Sutivan? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #2091), the bathing water quality at Lučica is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2026-09-21 09:10:00), the measured sea temperature was 24.2 °C.
Which winds is Lučica bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Lučica faces the open sea at a bearing of 13° (N (Tramontana)). Based on its coastal relief and backing terrain, the cove provides natural wind shelter from Sirocco / Jugo (SE), while winds blowing directly from N (Tramontana) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Lučica? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Lučica consists of: Pebble, Rocky. The seabed entry slope is Gentle slope (up to 15°), and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: None. The swimming zone is approximately 100 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Lučica? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Beach bar / Café, Waste bins / Trash cans, Boat mooring, Showers, Promenade benches, Swimmer safety barrier, prelj. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: No parking.
Where is Lučica located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Lučica is located in Sutivan (Brač Island), Central Dalmatia, Croatia at GPS coordinates 43.38686° N, 16.47716° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Bunta (385 m), Velika Luka (4.9 km), Hotel Kaktus (5.1 km).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Lučica. Distances are straight-line measurements.