Premantura is Croatia's most exposed surf location—a rocky peninsula at Istria's southern tip that catches slightly more swell than the rest of the Adriatic coast. When winter storms generate southwest fetch, this reef can produce short but quality waves over sharp rock. The dramatic Kamenjak Nature Park setting and Roman ruins add atmosphere to the pursuit of Croatia's rarest commodity: rideable surf. For committed Adriatic surfers, Premantura represents peak possibility.
Water temp
13°C
Wetsuit
4/3mm fullsuit
Difficulty
6/10
Crowd level
3/10
Access: Rocky coastline access. Nature park setting.
Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
Secondary: Oct, Mar
Winter only. Istrian peninsula exposure.
Verified by Croatian surf spots guide
How well swell angle matches the spot
Wave height in the ideal range
Each spot has different period requirements. Points and reefs can handle longer periods than beaches.
Offshore/glassy conditions