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About this spot
The Neretva river delta near Komin, between Split and Dubrovnik, is Croatia's kite mecca. Where the river meets the Adriatic, a huge shallow sand spit has formed: standing-depth flat water over sand, protected from the open sea. On summer afternoons the Maestral — a reliable thermal north-westerly — builds almost daily to 15–22 knots, making it one of the most dependable learning and freestyle spots on the Adriatic.
The launch faces roughly south-west into the shallow bay: the Maestral (NW) blows side-onshore and is the working wind; westerly and south-westerly sea breezes also work. Easterly and north-easterly winds (including the Bora) are offshore or gusty over the land and not rideable here. The water is standing depth over a large area with a sandy bottom; watch for the river channel currents and moored boats. The water is warm from June to October.
Kite schools operate at the spot in season; parking near the beach; the towns of Ploče and Opuzen are nearby. Ideal for beginners and freestyle; one of the warmest and safest learning environments in Croatia.
3-day forecast
Speed / gusts in knots. Colour = rideability for this spot. Bottom row = recommended kite size for your weight — not recommended outside this spot's 11–26 kn range.
Conditions
- Water
- flat, choppy
- Depth
- Standing depth over a large area
- Seabed
- sand
- Skill
- beginner, intermediate, expert
- Beginners
- Beginner friendly
- Wind range
- 11 kn – 26 kn
Access & parking
Neretva delta near Komin, between Split and Dubrovnik (D8); launches at the sand spit.
Parking: Parking near the kite beach.
Amenities
- Kite schools (season)
- Warm water June–October
- Huge shallow area
Needs local verification: Details compiled from general sources and not yet confirmed by local riders — check launch, parking and current rules on site. No spot-specific webcam verified; links go to Windy's nearby cams and wind map.
Local hazards
- Bora / easterly winds are offshore and gusty
- River channel currents
- Moored boats
- Thermal wind only in summer — check the forecast