🧭 42.9774° N, 17.1912° E · Open sea: 137°
Trstenica beach in Orebić (Dubrovnik Region) — Official cove photo & water quality
🏛️ Official IZOR monitoring · #1070 Water quality: Excellent

☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Dubrovnik Region · Orebić

Trstenica

🏖️ Official swimming site 🧪 Seasonal samples: 40 🧭 Bay orientation: 137°
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS

About Trstenica, Orebić

Beach Trstenica is located in Orebić (Dubrovnik Region). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.

📍 BAY LOCATION & AERIAL VIEW

Trstenica · Orebić

Trstenica (42.9774° N, 17.1912° E)

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COASTAL EXPOSURE

137° · SE (Sirocco)

The cove faces open sea at an angle of 137°, direction SE (Sirocco); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.

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TERRAIN & SHORE

Rounded pebbles / Shingle

Seabed slope: Moderate slope (15–25°); natural shade: Trees only; access: Paved asphalt road.

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OFFICIAL WATER MONITORING

Excellent

Latest official water test (2026-09-30 11:35:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 21.9 °C.

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AMENITIES & FACILITIES

5 amenities recorded

Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Hotel nearby, Beach bar / Café, Showers, Camping site.

📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility

Field data
Beach category Natural
Surface / Seabed Rounded pebbles / Shingle
Vegetation & shade Trees only
Shore shape Straight coastline
Land slope Gentle slope (up to 15°)
Seabed slope Moderate slope (15–25°)
Access Paved asphalt road
Parking Free parking
Peak season crowd Low crowd
Prevailing wind South (Ostro / S)
Beach length 880 m
Beach width 15 m

🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (137° Bearing)

4-Wind Analysis
Adriatic Wind Cove Shelter Status Recommendation & Backup Cove
Bora / Bura (NE, 45°)
Gusty katabatic wind from the mainland
🟡 Cross-shore 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Orebić (1.6 km) →
Jugo / Sirocco (SE, 135°)
Warm SE wind bringing long sea swells
🔴 Exposed (Waves) 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Hotel Port 9 (4.8 km) →
Maestral (NW, 315°)
Refreshing afternoon summer thermal breeze
🟢 Sheltered (Calm) Calm swimming directly in this cove
Lebić / Garbin (SW, 225°)
Southwesterly swell and coastal surf
🟡 Cross-shore 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Ispod zidina (4.7 km) →
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PRACTICAL GUIDE & CONTEXT

Trstenica is a coastal beach and bay situated in Orebić (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 137°, direction SE (Sirocco); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Hotel nearby, Beach bar / Café, Showers, Camping site.

Latest official water test (2026-09-30 11:35:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 21.9 °C.

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NAUTICAL INFORMATION & ANCHORAGE

In this bay / immediate vicinity lies Privez Orebić porat (Pelješac) (Anchorage, capacity: 30 berths).

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Multi-day wind shelter forecast at 14:00 for Trstenica

Tomorrow · 14:00 NW Maestral · 16 km/h (9 kt) 🛡️ 91% Sheltered
In 2 days NE Bura · 24 km/h (13 kt) 🛡️ 86% Sheltered
In 3 days SE Jugo · 20 km/h (11 kt) 〰️ 68% Moderate
In 4 days Calm · 7 km/h (4 kt) 🌊 95% Calm sea
In 5 days NW Maestral · 14 km/h (8 kt) 🛡️ 92% Ideal
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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).

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Official field monitoring of the Republic of Croatia Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (Split) · Sampling point #1070
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Surface and shore

Beach terrain type

Predominantly Rounded pebbles / Shingle.

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Shade & pine woods

Natural shade

Trees only

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Seabed configuration

Water entry & depth

Seabed slope: Moderate slope (15–25°).

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Access & atmosphere

Access, parking & crowds

Access: Paved asphalt road · Parking: Free parking · Crowd: Low crowd

880 × 15 m 📐 Beach dimensions
24.09 °C 🌡️ Summer sea avg
33.7–38.8 ‰ 🧂 Salinity (‰)
23.9 cm 🌊 Tide range

OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED

Authentic field photos of the bay

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Trstenica, Orebić — photo 1📷 Main panorama

MICROBIOLOGICAL 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.

🍽️ Restaurant🏨 Hotel nearby☕ Beach bar / Café🚿 Showers📋 Official beach profile🏕️ Camping site
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Frequently Asked Questions About Trstenica

Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Trstenica (Orebić).

What is the sea water quality rating at Trstenica beach in Orebić? ▾

According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #1070), the bathing water quality at Trstenica is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2026-09-30 11:35:00), the measured sea temperature was 21.9 °C.

Which winds is Trstenica bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾

Trstenica faces the open sea at a bearing of 137° (SE (Sirocco)). Based on its coastal relief and backing terrain, the cove provides natural wind shelter from Maestral (NW), while winds blowing directly from SE (Sirocco) can create onshore waves.

What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Trstenica? ▾

According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Trstenica consists of: Rounded pebbles / Shingle. The seabed entry slope is Moderate slope (15–25°), and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: Trees only. The swimming zone is approximately 880 m long.

What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Trstenica? ▾

Recorded facilities on site include: Restaurant, Hotel nearby, Beach bar / Café, Showers, Camping site. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: Free parking.

Where is Trstenica located and what beaches are nearby? ▾

Trstenica is located in Orebić, Dubrovnik Region, Croatia at GPS coordinates 42.97743° N, 17.19116° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Orebić (1.6 km), Ht. Bellevue (2.2 km), Badija (3.7 km).

NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING

Nearby Beaches

Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Trstenica. Distances are straight-line measurements.

⚓ NEARBY NAUTICAL ANCHORAGES & MARINAS (15 KM)
⚓ Privez Orebić porat (Pelješac) Mooring / Buoys · 1.1 km (0.6 NM) ⚓ Sidrište Otok Badija (Korčulanski arhipelag) Anchorage · 3.4 km (1.8 NM) ⚓ Sidrište Uvala Divna (Trpanj, Pelješac) Anchorage · 4.6 km (2.5 NM)
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