☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Dubrovnik Region · Dubrovnik
Stara Mokošica
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Stara Mokošica, Dubrovnik
Beach Stara Mokošica is located in Dubrovnik (Dubrovnik Region). Official IZOR water quality: Good.
Stara Mokošica · Dubrovnik
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182° · S (Ostro)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 182°, direction S (Ostro); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Natural coastal cove
Official marine terrain profile verified by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-22 12:10:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22.1 °C.
Natural cove
No commercial beach infrastructure recorded for this location.
🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (182° 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: Mandrač (2.5 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) | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Mandrač (2.5 km) → |
Stara Mokošica is a coastal beach and bay situated in Dubrovnik (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 182°, direction S (Ostro); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. No commercial beach infrastructure recorded for this location.
Latest official water test (2026-09-22 12:10:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22.1 °C.
In this bay / immediate vicinity lies Marina Frapa Dubrovnik (Gruž) (Marina, capacity: 220 berths).
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IZOR FIELD PROFILE · INSTITUTE OF OCEANOGRAPHY AND FISHERIES
Beach profile and seabed characteristics
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OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED
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MICROBIOLOGICAL 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.
🌿 No commercial infrastructure recorded for this site — it is a natural bay or quiet beach without facilities.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Stara Mokošica
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Stara Mokošica (Dubrovnik).
What is the sea water quality rating at Stara Mokošica beach in Dubrovnik? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #1163), the bathing water quality at Stara Mokošica is rated "Good" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2026-09-22 12:10:00), the measured sea temperature was 22.1 °C.
Which winds is Stara Mokošica bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Stara Mokošica faces the open sea at a bearing of 182° (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 Stara Mokošica? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Stara Mokošica consists of: natural coastal pebble and rock. The seabed entry slope is moderate, and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: limited natural shade.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Stara Mokošica? ▾
No commercial beach infrastructure is recorded for this point — it is an unspoiled natural cove. Coastal access: standard coastal access; parking availability: in the vicinity.
Where is Stara Mokošica located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Stara Mokošica is located in Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik Region, Croatia at GPS coordinates 42.67393° N, 18.09742° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Lozica (2.4 km), Mandrač (2.5 km), Copacabana - Babin Kuk (2.9 km).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
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