☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Central Dalmatia · 🏝️ Brač Island · Pučišća (Brač)
Macel
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Macel, Pučišća
Beach Macel is located in Pučišća (Central Dalmatia). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Macel · Pučišća
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31° · NE (Bora)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 31°, direction NE (Bora); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Pebble · Rocky
Seabed slope: Moderate slope (15–25°); natural shade: Low shrubs & grass only; access: Paved asphalt road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2025-09-23 14:15:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 23.3 °C.
6 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Water sports, Waste bins / Trash cans, Auxiliary beach facility, Parking available, Swimmer safety barrier, prelj.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (31° 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: Treće lučice (963 m) → |
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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: Sv. Rok (183 m) → |
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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 |
Macel is a coastal beach and bay situated in Pučišća (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 31°, direction NE (Bora); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Water sports, Waste bins / Trash cans, Auxiliary beach facility, Parking available, Swimmer safety barrier, prelj.
Latest official water test (2025-09-23 14:15:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 23.3 °C.
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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
Low shrubs & grass only
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.
Exact count of recorded items on site:
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Frequently Asked Questions About Macel
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Macel (Pučišća).
What is the sea water quality rating at Macel beach in Pučišća? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #2104), the bathing water quality at Macel is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2025-09-23 14:15:00), the measured sea temperature was 23.3 °C.
Which winds is Macel bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Macel faces the open sea at a bearing of 31° (NE (Bora)). Based on its coastal relief and backing terrain, the cove provides natural wind shelter from Sirocco / Jugo (SE), while winds blowing directly from NE (Bora) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Macel? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Macel consists of: Pebble, Rocky. The seabed entry slope is Moderate slope (15–25°), and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: Low shrubs & grass only. The swimming zone is approximately 400 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Macel? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Water sports, Waste bins / Trash cans, Auxiliary beach facility, Parking available, Swimmer safety barrier, prelj. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: No parking.
Where is Macel located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Macel is located in Pučišća (Brač Island), Central Dalmatia, Croatia at GPS coordinates 43.34815° N, 16.73710° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Sv. Rok (183 m), Treće lučice (963 m), Uvala Lovrečina (6.2 km).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Macel. Distances are straight-line measurements.