Continent |
Europe |
Country |
Croatia |
Next Big City |
Dubrovnik,Split |
Next Town |
Orebic,Korcula |
|
Type: |
Ocean |
Rider Ability: |
Beginner, Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Rooms, Camping, School, Shop, Repair, Rental, Rescue, Shower, Toilet, Food, Parking |
Water
Type: |
Chop, Small wave |
Hazards: |
Swimmers, Currents, Ships |
Quality: |
Crystal clear |
Best Tide: |
Tide independent |
.
Beach
Type: |
Pebbles |
Size: |
Small |
Hazards: |
Bystanders |
Beach Users: |
June, July, August |
Very limited space for launching and landing.
Weather
Spring:
|
Normal |
Summer:
|
Shorts, Shorty |
Fall:
|
Shorty, Normal |
Winter:
|
Thick |
During summer the air temperatures are about 30°C and water is 24°C. Winter wetsuit needed. Season all year.
Wind
Best Months: |
June, July, August, September |
Wind Type: |
Thermal |
Best Direction: |
SE, W, WNW, NW |
Main Direction: |
SE, W, WNW, NW |
If it turns to NE (Bora) better stay on the beach.
How to get there
Transport |
Car, Bus, Boat |
Access
|
Short walk |
With plane to Split. The best way is to take a boat to Korcula and then a small boat to Viganj (15min). With plane to Dubrovnik, the best way is to take a bus to Orebic and then taxi to Viganj. With a car just drive to peninsula Peljesac-Orebic-Viganj.
Extra information
Please ask for safety rules and spot info at local school.
Nightlife
Little nightlife in Orebic or Viganj, great nightlife on island Korcula, just a 15min boat ride, going also at night.