Split, Hvar, Brač, Vis and Makarska: beach reality check
Short answer: 18 beaches checked. In mid-July the sun leaves first at Stiniva (16:50), Nugal (17:50), Prve Lučice (17:55); the latest sun is at Plaža Mutnik, Plaža Ramova, Plaža Grljevac.
| Beach | Surface | Sun in July | Climb from parking | Water | Sea in Aug | Clubs mapped |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zlatni rat Bol | Pebbles | 06:25–19:35 | — | gradual | 25 °C | — |
| Stiniva Vis | Pebbles | 09:20–16:50 | — | deep fast | 25 °C | — |
| Dubovica Hvar town | ? | 07:30–18:30 | — | ? | 25 °C | — |
| Bačvice Split | Sand | 06:05–19:40 | — | gradual | 25 °C | — |
| Kašjuni Split | Pebbles | 06:40–20:05 | — | deep fast | 25 °C | — |
| Punta Rata Brela | Pebbles | 07:40–20:10 | — | deep fast | 25 °C | — |
| Nugal Makarska | Pebbles | 08:10–17:50 | — | gradual | 25 °C | — |
| Prve Lučice Pučišća | ? | 06:45–17:55 | — | deep fast | 25 °C | — |
| Srebrna Vis | Gravel | 07:10–20:05 | — | shallow | 25 °C | — |
| Žalo Zogon Hvar town | Pebbles | 07:25–18:25 | — | deep fast | 25 °C | — |
| Firule Split | Sand | 05:55–19:40 | — | deep fast | 25 °C | — |
| Plaža Česminica Sućuraj | ? | 05:45–20:10 | — | gradual | 25 °C | — |
| Pantana Split-Dalmatia | ? | 05:40–20:00 | — | shallow | 25 °C | — |
| Copacabana Okrug Gornji | Pebbles | 06:20–20:15 | 40 m | deep fast | 25 °C | — |
| Banj Supetar | Gravel | 05:35–20:05 | 90 m, ↑5 m | shallow | 25 °C | — |
| Plaža Grljevac Podstrana – Grbavac | ? | 06:45–20:25 | — | gradual | 25 °C | — |
| Plaža Ramova Makarska | Pebbles | 07:30–20:30 | — | deep fast | 25 °C | — |
| Plaža Mutnik Supetar | ? | 05:35–20:30 | 30 m | gradual | 25 °C | — |
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Questions
Which beaches in Split, Hvar, Brač, Vis and Makarska lose the sun first?
18 beaches checked. In mid-July the sun leaves first at Stiniva (16:50), Nugal (17:50), Prve Lučice (17:55); the latest sun is at Plaža Mutnik, Plaža Ramova, Plaža Grljevac.
Which beaches in Split, Hvar, Brač, Vis and Makarska are sand?
Bačvice, Firule.
Sun and shade come from the sun's position and the skyline around each beach, measured every 4° of compass direction from a 30 m elevation model out to 6 km. The climb back up is the height difference between the beach and the nearest mapped car park or bus stop (about 0.17 m per step). Water depth comes from the EMODnet seabed model; surface, beach clubs, toilets and showers from OpenStreetMap; sea temperature is the 1991–2020 average from NOAA OISST and waves the 2015–2024 average from ERA5. Prices are not shown: they change every season and differ between clubs. Map data checked 7 Nov 2026; next check 1 Dec 2026 (monthly). Sea averages are refreshed every January. Sun and shade are calculated for any date you pick.