☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Central Dalmatia · Baška Voda (Makarska Rivijera)
Podluka
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Podluka, Baška Voda
Beach Podluka is located in Baška Voda (Central Dalmatia). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Podluka · Baška Voda
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220° · SW (Libeccio)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 220°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Pebble
Seabed slope: Moderate slope (15–25°); natural shade: Trees only; access: Paved asphalt road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-29 08:45:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 21.4 °C.
13 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Water sports, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Boat mooring, Showers, Promenade benches, Parking available, Swimmer safety barrier, Pier / Jetty.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (220° 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 | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Mali mulić (408 m) → |
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Maestral (NW, 315°)
Refreshing afternoon summer thermal breeze
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🟡 Cross-shore | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Ikovac (299 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 |
Podluka is a coastal beach and bay situated in Baška Voda (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 220°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Water sports, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Boat mooring, Showers, Promenade benches, Parking available, Swimmer safety barrier, Pier / Jetty.
Latest official water test (2026-09-29 08:45:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 21.4 °C.
In this bay / immediate vicinity lies Marina Baška Voda (Marina, capacity: 180 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.
Natural shade
Trees only
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Moderate slope (15–25°).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Paved asphalt road · Parking: Paid 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 Podluka
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Podluka (Baška Voda).
What is the sea water quality rating at Podluka beach in Baška Voda? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #2019), the bathing water quality at Podluka 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 08:45:00), the measured sea temperature was 21.4 °C.
Which winds is Podluka bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Podluka faces the open sea at a bearing of 220° (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 Podluka? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Podluka consists of: Pebble. The seabed entry slope is Moderate slope (15–25°), and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: Trees only.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Podluka? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Restaurant, Water sports, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Boat mooring, Showers, Promenade benches, Parking available, Swimmer safety barrier, Pier / Jetty. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: Paid parking.
Where is Podluka located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Podluka is located in Baška Voda, Central Dalmatia, Croatia at GPS coordinates 43.35939° N, 16.94481° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Ikovac (299 m), Mali mulić (408 m), Horizont (589 m).
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Nearby Beaches
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