☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Central Dalmatia · 🏝️ Brač Island · Postira (Brač)
Prvlja
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Prvlja, Postira
Beach Prvlja is located in Postira (Central Dalmatia). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Prvlja · Postira
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357° · N (Tramontana)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 357°, direction N (Tramontana); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Sandy · Paved stone
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°); natural shade: Low shrubs & pine trees; access: Coastal promenade.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2025-09-23 15:55:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 23.2 °C.
7 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Beach bar / Café, Changing cabins, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Promenade benches, Swimmer safety barrier, prelj.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (357° 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 |
Prvlja is a coastal beach and bay situated in Postira (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 357°, direction N (Tramontana); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Beach bar / Café, Changing cabins, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Promenade benches, Swimmer safety barrier, prelj.
Latest official water test (2025-09-23 15:55:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 23.2 °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 Sandy, Paved stone.
Natural shade
Low shrubs & pine trees
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Coastal promenade · Parking: No parking · Crowd: High crowd
OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED
Authentic field photos of the bay
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Photo 5MICROBIOLOGICAL 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 Prvlja
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Prvlja (Postira).
What is the sea water quality rating at Prvlja beach in Postira? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #2100), the bathing water quality at Prvlja 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 15:55:00), the measured sea temperature was 23.2 °C.
Which winds is Prvlja bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Prvlja faces the open sea at a bearing of 357° (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 Prvlja? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Prvlja consists of: Sandy, Paved stone. The seabed entry slope is Gentle slope (up to 15°), and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: Low shrubs & pine trees. The swimming zone is approximately 100 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Prvlja? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Beach bar / Café, Changing cabins, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Promenade benches, Swimmer safety barrier, prelj. Coastal access: Coastal promenade; parking availability: No parking.
Where is Prvlja located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Prvlja is located in Postira (Brač Island), Central Dalmatia, Croatia at GPS coordinates 43.37500° N, 16.62112° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Grand hotel View (382 m), Zastivanje (825 m), Baldazar (1.2 km).
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