Sailing from Split Region

The Split sailing region has some of the most favorable sailing conditions that are enjoyed both by the sailors, and the tourists.

Winds of the sailing area of Split

Since, the Split sailing region is situated on the Adriatic Coast of Croatia, the type of winds that blow here differ from each other. The types of wind that blow near the Split sailing regions are:

Bura

Generally, the Bura wind blows from the north to the north-eastern region along the Adriatic coast. The winds of Bura are harsh, cold, and dry. It is more common in the winter season, and these winds usually blow in gusts.

The winds of Bura make sailing a little bit complicated but because this type of wind is more prominent during the winter season, your summer sailing holidays are guaranteed to be weather perfect.

Jugo

Jugo is characterized as a south-eastern wind. The wind is warm and dry. It is attended by dense dark clouds and rain-filled storms. The winds of Jugo aren’t of very high pressure, but they raise the level of the waves to a significant level. Hence, this makes sailing hard.

Maestral

Maestral wind is a cold wind and is known as “the good wind” among many sailors. It blows from the northwest region along the Adriatic Coast. It typically reduces the great heat during summer in the Adriatic Coast and is accompanied by lovely weather. Thus, this wind is optimal for sailing holidays.

Tramontana

Like, Maestral wind, the winds Tramontana are also cool. These winds blow from the northern part of the coast.

Grego Levante

The winds of Grego are dry that bring clear, and cold weather. It is a east-northeastern wind that blows along the coast during winter time.

Levant

These winds are cold and are an easterly wind. They are accompanied by cold, and rainy weather.

Oštro

Oštro is a pure southern wind, characterized by great strength but with relatively short duration. It is a warm and humid wind. It is mostly a sharp transitional phase between wind Jugo and Lebić.

Lebić

Lebić is a short wind and it is often blowing after Jugo. It can be strong and is then called a Lebićada. If a new cloud appears in the west during the blowing of the Lebic with clear or partly cloudy skies in the west, the Lebic will fall and the wind will turn south again. This is an almost certain sign of the arrival of another cyclone.

The climate of the region of Split

The climate of the sailing area of Split is the Mediterranean in characteristic, which means that the summers are hot, and dry, while the winters are cold and damp. The favorable climate for sailing in the region of Split is between April – October. The region is exceptionally sunny.

Temperature

In summer, the temperature can be as high as 40 °C, while in winter it is between 17.5 °C - 25°C. In spring the temperature of the Split sailing region is about 18 °C. The region also enjoys numerous rainfalls in winter.

Waves, and Tides

Waves of the Split sailing region depend on the intensity of the winds. The stronger the winds are, the bigger the waves will be. The waves are small, or sometimes moderate (0.5 m, 1.5 m), and aren’t brutal. This makes sailing favorable in the Split sailing region.

The tides of the Adriatic coast have a small amplitude (40 cm). But in the northern part of the Split sailing region, tides can be of much greater amplitudes. Tides here can be both favorable, and non-favorable for sailing.

In general, the sea water of the Adriatic Coast is significantly deep and his helps with smooth sailing.