🧭 43.1842° N, 17.1621° E · Open sea: 251°
Živogošće beach in Živogošće (Central Dalmatia) — Official cove photo & water quality
🏛️ Official IZOR monitoring · #2005 Water quality: Excellent

☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Central Dalmatia · Živogošće (Makarska Rivijera)

Živogošće

🏖️ Official swimming site 🧪 Seasonal samples: 40 🧭 Bay orientation: 251°
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS

About Živogošće, Živogošće

Beach Živogošće is located in Živogošće (Central Dalmatia). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.

📍 BAY LOCATION & AERIAL VIEW

Živogošće · Živogošće

Živogošće (43.1842° N, 17.1621° E)

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COASTAL EXPOSURE

251° · W (Ponente)

The cove faces open sea at an angle of 251°, direction W (Ponente); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.

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TERRAIN & SHORE

Pebble

Seabed slope: Moderate slope (15–25°); natural shade: Trees only; access: Paved asphalt road.

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OFFICIAL WATER MONITORING

Excellent

Latest official water test (2026-09-28 07:35:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 21.1 °C.

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AMENITIES & FACILITIES

11 amenities recorded

Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Sports & volleyball, Water sports, Hotel nearby, Beach bar / Café, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Promenade benches, Swimmer safety barrier.

📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility

Field data
Beach category Developed
Surface / Seabed Pebble
Vegetation & shade Trees only
Shore shape Straight coastline
Land slope Moderate slope (15–25°)
Seabed slope Moderate slope (15–25°)
Access Paved asphalt road
Parking No parking
Peak season crowd High crowd
Prevailing wind Northwest (Maestral / NW)

🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (251° Bearing)

4-Wind Analysis
Adriatic Wind Cove Shelter Status Recommendation & Backup Cove
Bora / Bura (NE, 45°)
Gusty katabatic wind from the mainland
🟢 Sheltered (Calm) Calm swimming directly in this cove
Jugo / Sirocco (SE, 135°)
Warm SE wind bringing long sea swells
🟢 Sheltered (Calm) Calm swimming directly in this cove
Maestral (NW, 315°)
Refreshing afternoon summer thermal breeze
🔴 Exposed (Waves) 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Igrane (2.1 km) →
Lebić / Garbin (SW, 225°)
Southwesterly swell and coastal surf
🔴 Exposed (Waves) Seek opposite leeward shore in strong gusts
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PRACTICAL GUIDE & CONTEXT

Živogošće is a coastal beach and bay situated in Živogošće (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 251°, direction W (Ponente); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Sports & volleyball, Water sports, Hotel nearby, Beach bar / Café, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Promenade benches, Swimmer safety barrier.

Latest official water test (2026-09-28 07:35:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 21.1 °C.

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Sea conditions, wind and wind shelter

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✦ MULTI-DAY FORECAST

Multi-day wind shelter forecast at 14:00 for Živogošće

Tomorrow · 14:00 NW Maestral · 16 km/h (9 kt) 🛡️ 91% Sheltered
In 2 days NE Bura · 24 km/h (13 kt) 🛡️ 86% Sheltered
In 3 days SE Jugo · 20 km/h (11 kt) 〰️ 68% Moderate
In 4 days Calm · 7 km/h (4 kt) 🌊 95% Calm sea
In 5 days NW Maestral · 14 km/h (8 kt) 🛡️ 92% Ideal
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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).

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Official field monitoring of the Republic of Croatia Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (Split) · Sampling point #2005
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Surface and shore

Beach terrain type

Predominantly Pebble.

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Shade & pine woods

Natural shade

Trees only

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Seabed configuration

Water entry & depth

Seabed slope: Moderate slope (15–25°).

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Access & atmosphere

Access, parking & crowds

Access: Paved asphalt road · Parking: No parking · Crowd: High crowd

— 📐 Beach dimensions
23.12 °C 🌡️ Summer sea avg
31.4–38.3 ‰ 🧂 Salinity (‰)
25.1 cm 🌊 Tide range

OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED

Authentic field photos of the bay

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Živogošće, Živogošće — photo 1📷 Main panorama
Živogošće, Živogošće — photo 2Photo 2
Živogošće, Živogošće — photo 3Photo 3

MICROBIOLOGICAL 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.

🍽️ Restaurant🏐 Sports & volleyball🏄 Water sports🏨 Hotel nearby☕ Beach bar / Café👕 Changing cabins🚻 Restrooms / Toilets🗑️ Waste bins / Trash cans🚿 Showers🪑 Promenade benches🪢 Swimmer safety barrier📋 Official beach profile🏖️ isp
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Frequently Asked Questions About Živogošće

Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Živogošće (Živogošće).

What is the sea water quality rating at Živogošće beach in Živogošće? ▾

According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #2005), the bathing water quality at Živogošće is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2026-09-28 07:35:00), the measured sea temperature was 21.1 °C.

Which winds is Živogošće bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾

Živogošće 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 Živogošće? ▾

According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Živogošće 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 Živogošće? ▾

Recorded facilities on site include: Restaurant, Sports & volleyball, Water sports, Hotel nearby, Beach bar / Café, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Promenade benches, Swimmer safety barrier. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: No parking.

Where is Živogošće located and what beaches are nearby? ▾

Živogošće is located in Živogošće, Central Dalmatia, Croatia at GPS coordinates 43.18415° N, 17.16206° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Igrane (2.1 km), Ak. Dole (3.3 km), Drašnice (5.7 km).

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