Bol
Bol is home to Croatia's famous Zlatni Rat beach—a stunning golden horn of pebbles that shifts shape with currents and storms. While the beach is world-famous, the surf is nearly non-existent, working maybe a handful of times per winter when Bora wind storms generate short-period Adriatic chop. Croatian surfers treat any rideable wave here as a miracle worth celebrating. This is Adriatic reality: stunning beauty, crystal water, ancient Roman history, and almost no surf.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- S (180°)
- Direction range
- 150° - 220°
- Size range
- 1m - 2m
- Ideal size
- 1.7m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 9s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- N (0°)
- Offshore range
- 330° - 30°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- all
Water temp
14°C
Wetsuit
4/3mm fullsuit
Difficulty
5/10
Crowd level
2/10
Access: Ferry from Split to Brač, then drive to Bol.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Bol?
Bol handles all stages of the tide, so time your session around the wind instead. The live chart above shows the next few days.
What wind direction is offshore at Bol?
Offshore wind at Bol blows from the N (0°). Anything in the 330° to 30° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.
What swell size and direction work best at Bol?
Bol wants S swell (150° to 220°) between 1m and 2m, with a period of 9s or more for quality waves.
When is the best time of year to surf Bol?
The main season at Bol is Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb. A secondary window runs Oct, Mar. Winter Bora storms only. Extremely rare surf.
How do I get to Bol?
Fly into SPU, then allow about 90 minutes by road, plus a boat transfer (around $25 USD). Ferry from Split to Brač, then drive to Bol.
What kind of wave is Bol?
Bol is a beach break, a left-hander. Difficulty is rated 5/10.
Best Season
Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
Secondary: Oct, Mar
Winter Bora storms only. Extremely rare surf.