☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Dubrovnik Region · Opuzen
Ušće
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Ušće, Opuzen
Beach Ušće is located in Opuzen (Dubrovnik Region). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Ušće · Opuzen
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251° · W (Ponente)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 251°, direction W (Ponente); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Sandy
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°); natural shade: None; access: Paved asphalt road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-10-01 08:40:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22.5 °C.
1 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (251° 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: Ušće (861 m) → |
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Lebić / Garbin (SW, 225°)
Southwesterly swell and coastal surf
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🔴 Exposed (Waves) | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Sreser (8.0 km) → |
Ušće is a coastal beach and bay situated in Opuzen (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 251°, direction W (Ponente); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant.
Latest official water test (2026-10-01 08:40:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22.5 °C.
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Sea conditions, wind and wind shelter
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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 Sandy.
Natural shade
None
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Paved asphalt road · Parking: Free parking · Crowd: High crowd
OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED
Authentic field photos of the bay
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📷 Main panoramaMICROBIOLOGICAL 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ušće
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Ušće (Opuzen).
What is the sea water quality rating at Ušće beach in Opuzen? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #1073), the bathing water quality at Ušće is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2026-10-01 08:40:00), the measured sea temperature was 22.5 °C.
Which winds is Ušće bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Ušće faces the open sea at a bearing of 251° (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 Ušće? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Ušće consists of: Sandy. The seabed entry slope is Gentle slope (up to 15°), and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: None. The swimming zone is approximately 765 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Ušće? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Restaurant. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: Free parking.
Where is Ušće located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Ušće is located in Opuzen, Dubrovnik Region, Croatia at GPS coordinates 43.01557° N, 17.46569° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Ušće (861 m), Blace (2.0 km), Duba (4.8 km).
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