☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Central Dalmatia · Kaštela (Kaštela)
Torac
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Torac, Kaštel Gomilica
Beach Torac is located in Kaštel Gomilica (Central Dalmatia). Official IZOR water quality: Good.
Torac · Kaštel Gomilica
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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.
Concrete plateau · Pebble
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°); natural shade: Trees only; access: Paved asphalt road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2025-09-22 08:40:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 23.9 °C.
6 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Wheelchair / ramp access, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Promenade benches, Swimmer safety barrier, prelj.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ 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) | Seek opposite leeward shore in strong gusts |
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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) | Seek opposite leeward shore in strong gusts |
Torac is a coastal beach and bay situated in Kaštel Gomilica (Central Dalmatia). 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. Recorded amenities on location: Wheelchair / ramp access, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Promenade benches, Swimmer safety barrier, prelj.
Latest official water test (2025-09-22 08:40:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 23.9 °C.
In this bay / immediate vicinity lies Marina Kaštela (Kaštel Gomilica) (Marina, capacity: 420 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 Concrete plateau, Pebble.
Natural shade
Trees only
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Paved asphalt road · Parking: No parking · Crowd: High crowd
OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED
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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: Good.
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 Torac
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Torac (Kaštel Gomilica).
What is the sea water quality rating at Torac beach in Kaštela? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #2059), the bathing water quality at Torac is rated "Good" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2025-09-22 08:40:00), the measured sea temperature was 23.9 °C.
Which winds is Torac bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Torac 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 Torac? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Torac consists of: Concrete plateau, Pebble. The seabed entry slope is Gentle slope (up to 15°), and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: Trees only.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Torac? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Wheelchair / ramp access, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Promenade benches, Swimmer safety barrier, prelj. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: No parking.
Where is Torac located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Torac is located in Kaštela, Central Dalmatia, Croatia at GPS coordinates 43.54816° N, 16.39122° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Kamp (527 m), Baletna škola (1.0 km), Puntica (Poštanski) (1.8 km).
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Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Torac. Distances are straight-line measurements.