☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Dubrovnik Region · Ploče
Portina - Baćina
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Portina - Baćina, Ploče
Beach Portina - Baćina is located in Ploče (Dubrovnik Region). Official IZOR water quality: Good.
Portina - Baćina · Ploče
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162° · S (Ostro)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 162°, direction S (Ostro); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Concrete plateau
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°); natural shade: Low shrubs & pine trees; access: Stairs / Steps.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-10-01 07:40:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22.2 °C.
4 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Promenade benches, Swimmer safety barrier.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (162° 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: Ušće (6.3 km) → |
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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) | Seek opposite leeward shore in strong gusts |
Portina - Baćina is a coastal beach and bay situated in Ploče (Dubrovnik Region). According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR), the sea water quality here is rated as Good.
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 162°, direction S (Ostro); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Promenade benches, Swimmer safety barrier.
Latest official water test (2026-10-01 07:40:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22.2 °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 Concrete plateau.
Natural shade
Low shrubs & pine trees
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Stairs / Steps · Parking: No parking · Crowd: Low crowd
OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED
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📷 Main panoramaMICROBIOLOGICAL WATER QUALITY · EU DIRECTIVE 2006/7/EC & REGULATION NN 73/08
Laboratory water quality monitoring
Recorded seasonal laboratory tests (10 cycles) — Rating: Good.
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 Portina - Baćina
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Portina - Baćina (Ploče).
What is the sea water quality rating at Portina - Baćina beach in Ploče? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #1148), the bathing water quality at Portina - Baćina is rated "Good" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2026-10-01 07:40:00), the measured sea temperature was 22.2 °C.
Which winds is Portina - Baćina bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Portina - Baćina faces the open sea at a bearing of 162° (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 Portina - Baćina? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Portina - Baćina consists of: Concrete plateau. The seabed entry slope is Gentle slope (up to 15°), and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: Low shrubs & pine trees.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Portina - Baćina? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Promenade benches, Swimmer safety barrier. Coastal access: Stairs / Steps; parking availability: No parking.
Where is Portina - Baćina located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Portina - Baćina is located in Ploče, Dubrovnik Region, Croatia at GPS coordinates 43.06289° N, 17.42308° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Tehnička radiona Ploče (377 m), Ušće (5.6 km), Ušće (6.3 km).
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