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Split Harbour sailing conditions today

GO — Yes — go sailing. Sailing score 100/100 · Croatia. Better window around Today 9:00 AM.

About sailing in Split Harbour

Split's harbour fronts Diocletian's Palace with Adriatic island hopping to Brač, Šolta, and Hvar within afternoon reach. Maestral summer rhythm and bura winter katabatic define Dalmatian sailing.

Best time to sail

June through September for warm swimming and reliable Maestral; May and October are quieter with cooler water. Bura watches essential in shoulder months. Weekdays are usually quieter than weekends.

Sailing notes

Harbour ferries and catamarans dominate morning departures—clear channels early. Island marinas fill in August—reserve Hvar and Korčula. Rocky shores demand med-mooring skills.

Split Harbour wind and sailing weather

Maestral NW often fills 12–18 knots after 11 a.m. in summer; nights are calm. Bura NE can slam 40+ knots in Velebit channels with steep seas despite short fetch.

Split Harbour sailing FAQ

What are sailing conditions like in Split Harbour today?

SailCall publishes a live go, caution, or no-go sailing conditions verdict for Split Harbour based on wind, seas, visibility, and timing. Check the live score on this page before you leave the dock.

When is the best time to sail in Split Harbour?

June through September for warm swimming and reliable Maestral; May and October are quieter with cooler water. Bura watches essential in shoulder months. Weekdays are usually quieter than weekends.

What wind patterns should I expect in Split Harbour?

Maestral NW often fills 12–18 knots after 11 a.m. in summer; nights are calm. Bura NE can slam 40+ knots in Velebit channels with steep seas despite short fetch.

Is Split Harbour in Croatia suitable for day sailing?

Split Harbour is a popular day-sail venue in Croatia. Check the live SailCall verdict for today's wind, seas, sailing score, and go/no-go recommendation before you leave the dock.

Is it good for sailing in Split Harbour?

Yes — Sailing Score 100/100.

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What SailCall covers

Wind, seas, rain, visibility, and pressure for today's coastal day sail, using WeatherAPI.com forecast and marine data. Wave outlook is included; tide times are not yet — check a local tide table before harbor entry. Not a chart plotter or passage planner.

Should I go sailing today?

Split Harbour

GO

Yes — go sailing

100

Sailing score

Next 24 hours

Hourly sailing comfort at the harbor — today and tomorrow are local to the marina.

Best intervals: Today 9:00 AM – Tomorrow 4:00 AM

Boat type

Showing Keelboat wind thresholds

Tomorrow
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Hover or tap an hour for details · Next 24 hours

Better window around Today 9:00 AM

At harbor: Tue, Aug 18, 9:00 AM (Central European Summer Time)

The call

Conditions near Split Harbour look favorable for a day sail today.

Location

Split Harbour, Croatia

43.5081°, 16.4402°Open in OpenStreetMap

Today's seas

Daily wave outlook from WeatherAPI.com. Waves and swell, not tides.

Significant waves
0.0 m
Relatively calm on the surface. Still check wind against tide at the harbor mouth.
Swell
0.0 m
Swell period and direction affect how the boat rolls and whether wind waves stack on top.

Conditions at a glance

What stood out in the forecast

Wind

Good

8 kt · BF 3

Sustained to 8 kt · gusts to 15 kt · BF 4

Beaufort 4 — a workable breeze for most day sails. Watch for funneling between headlands and tall buildings near harbors; local gusts can exceed the open-water forecast.

Seas

Good

0.0 m

Significant wave height 0.0 m

Relatively modest seas today (swell ~0.0 m). Still evaluate harbor entrance and wind against any tidal stream using local pilot notes.

Rain

Fair

36%

0.5 mm total · 36% peak chance · 4 wet hour(s)

Showers possible across 4 hour(s). Light rain is manageable with good gear; heavy bursts can obscure marks and other traffic — keep a hand on the plotter or chart.

Air temperature

Fair

28°C

Air 22–28°C · feels like 22–28°C

Feels-like 22–28°C once wind and humidity count. Layer so you can cool off in sun and warm up when wet; shivering crews make poor decisions.

Visibility

Good

5.4 nm

Lowest 5.4 nm · best 5.4 nm today

Generally clear sightlines (about 10.0–5.4 nm). Good for spotting traffic and shoreline references — still verify charted marks; glare and spray can fool you even on “clear” days.

Barometric pressure

Good

1011 hPa

1011 hPa → steady

Pressure is steady — no strong synoptic system pushing through on this snapshot. Local wind, sea breeze, and geography still dominate near shore.

UV / sun

Fair

UV 6.8

High index — plan sun protection before you leave the dock. · peak near 13:00

UV 6.8 is elevated. Cloud cover does not block all UV — protect skin and eyes, especially on white decks and sails.

Why we said GO

What pushed the score — how we score

    How we decided

    We score sailing conditions with fixed thresholds, so you can see why we picked go, caution, or no-go. Official charts, tide books, and your own judgment still run the show.

    • GO — sailing score ≥70 with no critical blockers
    • CAUTION — score 45–69, or manageable risks
    • NO-GO — score <45 or dangerous wind/seas/storms

    Engine v1.2.0 · WeatherAPI.com marine + forecast · Evaluated Tue, Aug 18, 4:58 AM (Central European Summer Time)

    What should I do?

    What to do next

    • Check local tide tables

      SailCall does not include tide data yet — verify harbor depth before you go.

      At harbor: Tue, Aug 18, 9:00 AM (Central European Summer Time)

    Day outlook

    2-day · °C, kt, m, nm, mm

    Today

    Fair

    28°C / 22°C

    0.5 mm · 36%

    Sail with preparation: rain in forecast, breezy conditions (remaining hours).

    Tomorrow

    Fair

    28°C / 22°C

    No rain

    Sail with preparation: breezy conditions.

    Forecast data from third-party providers.