☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Central Dalmatia · 🏝️ Hvar Island · Hvar
Uvala Pokonji Dol - istok
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Uvala Pokonji Dol - istok, Hvar
Beach Uvala Pokonji Dol - istok is located in Hvar (Central Dalmatia). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Uvala Pokonji Dol - istok · Hvar
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195° · S (Ostro)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 195°, direction S (Ostro); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Rocky · Pebble
Seabed slope: Moderate slope (15–25°); natural shade: Low shrubs & pine trees; access: Paved asphalt road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-21 08:40:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 24.1 °C.
3 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Waste bins / Trash cans, Swimmer safety barrier.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (195° 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: Uvala Križna Luka (1.1 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) | Seek opposite leeward shore in strong gusts |
Uvala Pokonji Dol - istok is a coastal beach and bay situated in Hvar (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 195°, direction S (Ostro); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Waste bins / Trash cans, Swimmer safety barrier.
Latest official water test (2026-09-21 08:40:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 24.1 °C.
In this bay / immediate vicinity lies Privez Hvar gradska luka (Anchorage, capacity: 20 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 Rocky, Pebble.
Natural shade
Low shrubs & pine trees
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Moderate slope (15–25°).
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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Photo 3MICROBIOLOGICAL 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 Uvala Pokonji Dol - istok
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Uvala Pokonji Dol - istok (Hvar).
What is the sea water quality rating at Uvala Pokonji Dol - istok beach in Hvar? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #2128), the bathing water quality at Uvala Pokonji Dol - istok is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2026-09-21 08:40:00), the measured sea temperature was 24.1 °C.
Which winds is Uvala Pokonji Dol - istok bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Uvala Pokonji Dol - istok faces the open sea at a bearing of 195° (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 Uvala Pokonji Dol - istok? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Uvala Pokonji Dol - istok consists of: Rocky, Pebble. The seabed entry slope is Moderate slope (15–25°), and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: Low shrubs & pine trees. The swimming zone is approximately 250 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Uvala Pokonji Dol - istok? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Restaurant, Waste bins / Trash cans, Swimmer safety barrier. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: Free parking.
Where is Uvala Pokonji Dol - istok located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Uvala Pokonji Dol - istok is located in Hvar (Hvar Island), Central Dalmatia, Croatia at GPS coordinates 43.16276° N, 16.45556° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Uvala Pokonji Dol - zapad (89 m), Uvala Križna Luka (1.1 km), Dominikanski samostan (1.2 km).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Uvala Pokonji Dol - istok. Distances are straight-line measurements.
- Uvala Pokonji Dol - zapad
- Uvala Križna Luka
- Dominikanski samostan
- Gradska plaža Bonj
- Gradska plaža
- Hotel Amfora