☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Central Dalmatia · Split
Zvončac
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Zvončac, Split
Beach Zvončac is located in Split (Central Dalmatia). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Zvončac · Split
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194° · S (Ostro)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 194°, direction S (Ostro); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Paved stone · Concrete plateau
Seabed slope: Flat plateau (concrete/stone); natural shade: Trees only; access: Paved asphalt road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2025-09-29 09:50:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22.9 °C.
9 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Hotel nearby, Swimming pool, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Promenade benches, Parking available, Swimmer safety barrier.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (194° 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: Gusar (1.6 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) | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Bene (2.1 km) → |
Zvončac is a coastal beach and bay situated in Split (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 194°, direction S (Ostro); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Hotel nearby, Swimming pool, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Promenade benches, Parking available, Swimmer safety barrier.
Latest official water test (2025-09-29 09:50:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22.9 °C.
In this bay / immediate vicinity lies ACI Marina Split (Marina, capacity: 318 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 Paved stone, Concrete plateau.
Natural shade
Trees only
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Flat plateau (concrete/stone).
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 6MICROBIOLOGICAL WATER QUALITY · EU DIRECTIVE 2006/7/EC & REGULATION NN 73/08
Laboratory water quality monitoring
Recorded seasonal laboratory tests (10 cycles) — Rating: Excellent.
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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 Zvončac
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Zvončac (Split).
What is the sea water quality rating at Zvončac beach in Split? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #2051), the bathing water quality at Zvončac is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2025-09-29 09:50:00), the measured sea temperature was 22.9 °C.
Which winds is Zvončac bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Zvončac faces the open sea at a bearing of 194° (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 Zvončac? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Zvončac consists of: Paved stone, Concrete plateau. The seabed entry slope is Flat plateau (concrete/stone), and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: Trees only. The swimming zone is approximately 250 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Zvončac? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Hotel nearby, Swimming pool, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Promenade benches, Parking available, Swimmer safety barrier. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: Free parking.
Where is Zvončac located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Zvončac is located in Split, Central Dalmatia, Croatia at GPS coordinates 43.50276° N, 16.42136° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Ježinac (338 m), Gusar (1.6 km), Kašjuni (1.8 km).
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