☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Dubrovnik Region · 🏝️ Korčula Island · Korčula
Račišće
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Račišće, Korčula
Beach Račišće is located in Korčula (Dubrovnik Region). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Račišće · Korčula
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334° · NW (Maestral)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 334°, direction NW (Maestral); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Sandy
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°); natural shade: None; access: Paved asphalt road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-24 11:00:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 23.1 °C.
6 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Sports & volleyball, Hotel nearby, Beach bar / Café, Boat mooring, Parking available.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (334° 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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🟡 Cross-shore | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Lovište (5.8 km) → |
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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) | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Montun (6.0 km) → |
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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 |
Račišće is a coastal beach and bay situated in Korčula (Dubrovnik Region). 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 334°, direction NW (Maestral); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Sports & volleyball, Hotel nearby, Beach bar / Café, Boat mooring, Parking available.
Latest official water test (2026-09-24 11:00:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 23.1 °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 Sandy.
Natural shade
None
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Paved asphalt road · Parking: Free 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: 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 Račišće
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Račišće (Korčula).
What is the sea water quality rating at Račišće beach in Korčula? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #1062), the bathing water quality at Račišće is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2026-09-24 11:00:00), the measured sea temperature was 23.1 °C.
Which winds is Račišće bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Račišće faces the open sea at a bearing of 334° (NW (Maestral)). Based on its coastal relief and backing terrain, the cove provides natural wind shelter from Sirocco / Jugo (SE), while winds blowing directly from NW (Maestral) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Račišće? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Račišće consists of: Sandy. The seabed entry slope is Gentle slope (up to 15°), and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: None. The swimming zone is approximately 205 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Račišće? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Restaurant, Sports & volleyball, Hotel nearby, Beach bar / Café, Boat mooring, Parking available. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: Free parking.
Where is Račišće located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Račišće is located in Korčula (Korčula Island), Dubrovnik Region, Croatia at GPS coordinates 42.97351° N, 17.02108° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Lovište (5.8 km), Montun (6.0 km), Viganj - Ponta (6.7 km).
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