☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Central Dalmatia · Omiš
Vela Luka
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Vela Luka, Omiš
Beach Vela Luka is located in Omiš (Central Dalmatia). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Vela Luka · Omiš
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210° · SW (Libeccio)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 210°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Pebble
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°); natural shade: Trees only; access: Stairs / Steps.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-29 10:45:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 24.7 °C.
6 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Beach bar / Café, Changing cabins, Waste bins / Trash cans, Swimmer safety barrier, prelj.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (210° 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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🟡 Cross-shore | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Nemira (1.4 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 |
Vela Luka is a coastal beach and bay situated in Omiš (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 210°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Beach bar / Café, Changing cabins, Waste bins / Trash cans, Swimmer safety barrier, prelj.
Latest official water test (2026-09-29 10:45:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 24.7 °C.
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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 Pebble.
Natural shade
Trees only
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Stairs / Steps · Parking: No parking · Crowd: High crowd
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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.
Exact count of recorded items on site:
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Frequently Asked Questions About Vela Luka
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Vela Luka (Omiš).
What is the sea water quality rating at Vela Luka beach in Omiš? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #2026), the bathing water quality at Vela Luka is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2026-09-29 10:45:00), the measured sea temperature was 24.7 °C.
Which winds is Vela Luka bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Vela Luka faces the open sea at a bearing of 210° (SW (Libeccio)). 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 SW (Libeccio) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Vela Luka? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Vela Luka consists of: Pebble. The seabed entry slope is Gentle slope (up to 15°), and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: Trees only. The swimming zone is approximately 420 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Vela Luka? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Restaurant, Beach bar / Café, Changing cabins, Waste bins / Trash cans, Swimmer safety barrier, prelj. Coastal access: Stairs / Steps; parking availability: No parking.
Where is Vela Luka located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Vela Luka is located in Omiš, Central Dalmatia, Croatia at GPS coordinates 43.41484° N, 16.72325° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Nemira (1.4 km), Ruskamen (2.2 km), Brzet (2.9 km).
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