Continent |
Europe |
Country |
Croatia |
Next Big City |
Brac, Split |
Next Town |
Bol |
Type: |
Ocean, Island |
Rider Ability: |
Beginner, Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Rooms, Rescue, Toilet, Parking |
Type: |
Chop |
Hazards: |
Ships |
Quality: |
Clean |
Best Tide: |
Tide independent |
Choppy waters with occasional waves. Lots of surfers and boat traffic.
Type: |
Stones |
Size: |
Small |
Hazards: |
No information |
Beach Users: |
May, June, July, August |
The kitebeach is relatively small - just enough to launch and land the kite. It is covered with stones. Packed in summer, only launch and land your kite at the kite school (fee).
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Spring:
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Normal |
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Summer:
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Shorts |
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Fall:
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Normal |
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Winter:
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Thick |
During summer the temperatures are about 30°C and water is 24°C.
Best Months: |
June, July |
Wind Type: |
Thermal |
Best Direction: |
SE, W, WNW, NW |
Main Direction: |
NE, SE, W, WNW, NW |
Constant thermal sideshore wind 'Mistral' with 15-25 knts. Best time is June to August with steady NW or W winds. After August check the forecast for strong SE and NE winds.
Transport |
Car |
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Access
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Short walk |
Island Brac has an international airport. The island can be accessed by ferry and boat from Split. Bol is situated on the south side of the island.
Rules |
Zones, Time, Fees |
No kiteboarding on the main beach 'Zlatni Rat' in July and August. Packed in summer, only launch and land your kite at the kite school 80Kn (12 Euro) per day and rescue is 160Kn (24 Euro).
