☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Central Dalmatia · Zaostrog (Makarska Rivijera)
Zaostrog - Plaža
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Zaostrog - Plaža, Zaostrog
Beach Zaostrog - Plaža is located in Zaostrog (Central Dalmatia). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Zaostrog - Plaža · Zaostrog
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217° · SW (Libeccio)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 217°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Pebble
Seabed slope: Moderate slope (15–25°); natural shade: Trees only; access: Paved asphalt road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2025-09-26 08:20:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 23.3 °C.
11 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Beach bar / Café, Changing cabins, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Promenade benches, Swimmer safety barrier, prelj, Pier / Jetty, Camping site, crpna.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (217° 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: Gradac - Plaža (5.7 km) → |
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Maestral (NW, 315°)
Refreshing afternoon summer thermal breeze
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🟡 Cross-shore | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Gornja Vala (2.4 km) → |
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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 |
Zaostrog - Plaža is a coastal beach and bay situated in Zaostrog (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 217°, 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, Showers, Promenade benches, Swimmer safety barrier, prelj, Pier / Jetty, Camping site, crpna.
Latest official water test (2025-09-26 08:20:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 23.3 °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 Pebble.
Natural shade
Trees only
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Moderate slope (15–25°).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Paved asphalt road · Parking: No parking · Crowd: High crowd
OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED
Authentic field photos of the bay
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Photo 5MICROBIOLOGICAL 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 Zaostrog - Plaža
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Zaostrog - Plaža (Zaostrog).
What is the sea water quality rating at Zaostrog - Plaža beach in Zaostrog? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #2003), the bathing water quality at Zaostrog - Plaža is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2025-09-26 08:20:00), the measured sea temperature was 23.3 °C.
Which winds is Zaostrog - Plaža bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Zaostrog - Plaža faces the open sea at a bearing of 217° (SW (Libeccio)). Based on its coastal relief and backing terrain, the cove provides natural wind shelter from Bora (NE), while winds blowing directly from SW (Libeccio) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Zaostrog - Plaža? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Zaostrog - Plaža consists of: Pebble. The seabed entry slope is Moderate slope (15–25°), and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: Trees only.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Zaostrog - Plaža? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Restaurant, Beach bar / Café, Changing cabins, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Promenade benches, Swimmer safety barrier, prelj, Pier / Jetty, Camping site, crpna. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: No parking.
Where is Zaostrog - Plaža located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Zaostrog - Plaža is located in Zaostrog, Central Dalmatia, Croatia at GPS coordinates 43.13839° N, 17.28192° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Viskovića vala (1.9 km), Gornja Vala (2.4 km), D. Vala - Kod trajekta (3.4 km).
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