☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Central Dalmatia · Makarska (Makarska Rivijera)
Sveti Petar
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Sveti Petar, Makarska
Beach Sveti Petar is located in Makarska (Central Dalmatia). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Sveti Petar · Makarska
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269° · W (Ponente)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 269°, direction W (Ponente); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Pebble · Concrete plateau
Seabed slope: Moderate slope (15–25°); natural shade: Low shrubs & pine trees; access: Paved asphalt road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-29 06:30:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 21.2 °C.
18 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Lifeguard on duty, Water sports, Hotel nearby, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Boat mooring, Showers, Aquapark / Inflatables, proc, Promenade benches, Parking available, Swimmer safety barrier, Pier / Jetty, crpna.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (269° 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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🟢 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: Bluesun Jadran (3.6 km) → |
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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 |
Sveti Petar is a coastal beach and bay situated in Makarska (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 269°, direction W (Ponente); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Lifeguard on duty, Water sports, Hotel nearby, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Boat mooring, Showers, Aquapark / Inflatables, proc, Promenade benches, Parking available, Swimmer safety barrier, Pier / Jetty, crpna.
Latest official water test (2026-09-29 06:30:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 21.2 °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 Pebble, Concrete plateau.
Natural shade
Low shrubs & pine trees
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Moderate slope (15–25°).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Paved asphalt road · Parking: Paid 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:
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sveti Petar
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Sveti Petar (Makarska).
What is the sea water quality rating at Sveti Petar beach in Makarska? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #2011), the bathing water quality at Sveti Petar 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 06:30:00), the measured sea temperature was 21.2 °C.
Which winds is Sveti Petar bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Sveti Petar faces the open sea at a bearing of 269° (W (Ponente)). Based on its coastal relief and backing terrain, the cove provides natural wind shelter from Bora (NE) and Sirocco / Jugo (SE), while winds blowing directly from W (Ponente) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Sveti Petar? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Sveti Petar consists of: Pebble, Concrete plateau. The seabed entry slope is Moderate slope (15–25°), and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: Low shrubs & pine trees.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Sveti Petar? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Restaurant, Lifeguard on duty, Water sports, Hotel nearby, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Boat mooring, Showers, Aquapark / Inflatables, proc, Promenade benches, Parking available, Swimmer safety barrier, Pier / Jetty, crpna. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: Paid parking.
Where is Sveti Petar located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Sveti Petar is located in Makarska, Central Dalmatia, Croatia at GPS coordinates 43.29522° N, 17.01085° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Centar Makarska (341 m), Hotel Dalmacija (759 m), Cvitačka (2.3 km).
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Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Sveti Petar. Distances are straight-line measurements.