☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Central Dalmatia · 🏝️ Hvar Island · Zavala (Šćedro)
Uvala Porat-sidrište
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Uvala Porat-sidrište, Zavala
Beach Uvala Porat-sidrište is located in Zavala (Central Dalmatia). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Uvala Porat-sidrište · Zavala
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21° · N (Tramontana)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 21°, direction N (Tramontana); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Rocky
Seabed slope: gentle; natural shade: Low shrubs & pine trees; access: standard.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-21 10:45:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 23.9 °C.
2 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Boat anchorage.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (21° 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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🔴 Exposed (Waves) | Seek opposite leeward shore in strong gusts |
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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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🟡 Cross-shore | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Hotel Fontana (8.3 km) → |
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Lebić / Garbin (SW, 225°)
Southwesterly swell and coastal surf
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🟢 Sheltered (Calm) | Calm swimming directly in this cove |
Uvala Porat-sidrište is a coastal beach and bay situated in Zavala (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 21°, direction N (Tramontana); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Boat anchorage.
Latest official water test (2026-09-21 10:45:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 23.9 °C.
In this bay / immediate vicinity lies Sidrište Uvala Lovišće (Otok Šćedro) (Mooring buoy field, capacity: 30 berths).
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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 Rocky.
Natural shade
Low shrubs & pine trees
Water entry & depth
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Access, parking & crowds
Crowd: Low crowd
OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED
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Photo 4MICROBIOLOGICAL 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 Porat-sidrište
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Uvala Porat-sidrište (Zavala).
What is the sea water quality rating at Uvala Porat-sidrište beach in Zavala? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #2192), the bathing water quality at Uvala Porat-sidrište is rated "Excellent" based on 37 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2026-09-21 10:45:00), the measured sea temperature was 23.9 °C.
Which winds is Uvala Porat-sidrište bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Uvala Porat-sidrište faces the open sea at a bearing of 21° (N (Tramontana)). Based on its coastal relief and backing terrain, the cove provides natural wind shelter from Sirocco / Jugo (SE), while winds blowing directly from N (Tramontana) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Uvala Porat-sidrište? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Uvala Porat-sidrište consists of: Rocky. The seabed entry slope is moderate, and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: Low shrubs & pine trees.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Uvala Porat-sidrište? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Restaurant, Boat anchorage. Coastal access: standard coastal access; parking availability: in the vicinity.
Where is Uvala Porat-sidrište located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Uvala Porat-sidrište is located in Zavala (Hvar Island), Central Dalmatia, Croatia at GPS coordinates 43.09190° N, 16.69860° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Uvala Mostir-sidrište (809 m), Uvala Mina (7.9 km), Hotel Fontana (8.3 km).
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Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Uvala Porat-sidrište. Distances are straight-line measurements.