☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Central Dalmatia · Brela (Makarska Rivijera)
Soline Zapad
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Soline Zapad, Brela
Beach Soline Zapad is located in Brela (Central Dalmatia). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Soline Zapad · Brela
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216° · SW (Libeccio)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 216°, 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 08:20:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 21.5 °C.
15 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Water sports, Hotel nearby, Diving center, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Boat mooring, Showers, Promenade benches, Swimmer safety barrier, prelj, crpna.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (216° 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 | Seek opposite leeward shore in strong gusts |
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Maestral (NW, 315°)
Refreshing afternoon summer thermal breeze
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🟡 Cross-shore | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Soline Istok (169 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 |
Soline Zapad is a coastal beach and bay situated in Brela (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 216°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Water sports, Hotel nearby, Diving center, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Boat mooring, Showers, Promenade benches, Swimmer safety barrier, prelj, crpna.
Latest official water test (2026-09-29 08:20:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 21.5 °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: 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:
Accommodation near Soline Zapad
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Frequently Asked Questions About Soline Zapad
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Soline Zapad (Brela).
What is the sea water quality rating at Soline Zapad beach in Brela? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #2140), the bathing water quality at Soline Zapad 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 08:20:00), the measured sea temperature was 21.5 °C.
Which winds is Soline Zapad bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Soline Zapad faces the open sea at a bearing of 216° (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 Soline Zapad? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Soline Zapad 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 Soline Zapad? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Restaurant, Water sports, Hotel nearby, Diving center, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Boat mooring, Showers, Promenade benches, Swimmer safety barrier, prelj, crpna. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: No parking.
Where is Soline Zapad located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Soline Zapad is located in Brela, Central Dalmatia, Croatia at GPS coordinates 43.36730° N, 16.92868° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Soline Istok (169 m), Dugi Rat - istok (487 m), Dugi Rat - zapad (634 m).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Soline Zapad. Distances are straight-line measurements.