#508 European Rank Blue Flag Certified
Punta Rata
Brela, Makarska Riviera, Croatia•Adriatic Sea• Best Season: June, July, August, September
Photo: Deeped Niclas & Amanda Strandh from Borlänge, Sweden (CC BY 2.0) · Wikimedia Commons source
EDITORIAL SCORE
4.36/ 5.0
SEA TEMPERATURE
24.5°C
August 30-year average
DAILY BUDGET
€57/day
SAND & SHORELINE
Pebbles / Shingle
Gradual Drop
Sea Temperature by Month
30-year monthly averages for Brela, Makarska Riviera · NOAA satellite dataSwipe 12 months ⇄
Ideal Swimming
Jan
13.8°C
Air 19°C
Feb
12.8°C
Air 20°C
Mar
12.9°C
Air 22°C
Apr
14.5°C
Air 25°C
May
18.0°C
Air 28°C
Jun
21.8°C
Air 31°C
Jul
24.0°C
Air 33°C
Peak
Aug
24.5°C
Air 33°C
Sep
22.8°C
Air 31°C
Oct
20.8°C
Air 28°C
Nov
18.6°C
Air 24°C
Dec
16.0°C
Air 21°C
Swimmability Window · NOAA Climatology
Swimmable 8 Jun – 12 Oct (>21°C) · 126 days
30-year NOAA satellite climatological mean (1991–2020).Explore all Croatia Sea Temperatures
Score Breakdown
Scenery & Setting4.2 / 5
Water Clarity & Cleanliness4.4 / 5
Sand & Shoreline Quality4.2 / 5
Atmosphere & Safety4.8 / 5
Accessibility & Entry Ease4.5 / 5
Affordability & Fair Pricing4.2 / 5
About Punta Rata
Croatia's poster beach, a pine-fringed pebble shore below the Biokovo massif with a lone islet offshore.
Key Beach Facts
Official Records•Access: Pedestrian seaside promenade from Brela village with nearby paid parking.
•Protected Status / Environment: Protected natural promontory surrounded by century-old Aleppo pine forest; regular Blue Flag recipient.
•Notable Feature: White pebble promontory featuring the iconic pine-topped Brela Stone (Kamen Brela) islet.
Amenities & Facilities
Bathrooms
YesShowers
YesFree Parking
YesFood / Tavernas
YesGood for Kids
YesDog Friendly
NoLifeguard on Duty
YesSunbed & Umbrella Rentals
YesNatural Cliff/Pine Shade
YesWheelchair Accessible
YesSnorkeling & Watersports
YesNudist / FKK Friendly
NoGetting There & Local Notes
Getting there:
Located near Brela, Makarska Riviera. Accessible via regional coastal roads (43.374°N, 16.922°E).
•Clean, gently deepening.
•Pine-shaded promenade below the Biokovo mountains, with the offshore Kamen Brela rock.
Nearest Airport & Transit Gateway
SPU · 35m driveFly to Split Airport (SPU), transfer to Split port for express island catamarans or coastal highway.
Ferry Connection: Split Harbour (Jadrolinija Catamaran)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Punta Rata
What is the water temperature at Punta Rata?
The peak summer sea surface temperature at Punta Rata averages 24.5°C (76°F), based on 30-year NOAA satellite climatology.
What type of coast or sand is Punta Rata?
Punta Rata is classified as a pebbles / shingle shoreline located in Brela, Makarska Riviera, Croatia.
Is Punta Rata good for families with kids?
Yes, Punta Rata is suitable for families and children with manageable water entry.
Are there parking and facilities at Punta Rata?
Free parking is available. Restroom facilities are present.
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