Otočić Gustac

Island Tiny Croatian islet in Šibenik coastal waters

A minor islet in the Šibenik area frequented by private boats for swimming, snorkeling and brief coastal stops amid Dalmatia’s rocky shoreline.

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Otočić Gustac is a small islet in Šibenik-Knin County, Croatia, located at 43.75° N, 15.38333° E. It is part of the archipelago of minor islands off the central Dalmatian coast.

Like nearby islets, Gustac displays typical rocky, karstic shoreline and coastal vegetation of the Adriatic; it does not feature significant built infrastructure. The islet is principally of local maritime and ecological interest.

Gustac is a natural formation without notable recorded historical constructions or permanent habitation in common reference materials.

It sits off the Dalmatian coast within Šibenik-Knin County’s maritime area.

Otočić Gustac
43.7500, 15.3833

How to Get to Otočić Gustac #

Reached by private boat from the Šibenik area; local boat operators can recommend safe anchorages and landing spots.

Tips for Visiting Otočić Gustac #

  • Commonly visited during day trips-ask local charter operators about sheltered anchorages on the leeward side.
  • Look for shallow reefs on nautical charts before swimming off the stern; currents can be deceptive.
  • If attempting to land, use designated rocky shelves rather than scrambling over unstable scrub.

Best Time to Visit Otočić Gustac #

Summertime is best for swimming; late spring and early autumn offer calmer marinas and fewer boats.

June-September
June-September · 20-30°C
Warm sea temperatures and busy boating season.
May, October
May, October · 15-22°C
Quieter, cooler, but very pleasant for circumnavigation and photography.

Weather & Climate near Otočić Gustac #

Climate
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
32°
Warmest Month
-2°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

Weather

0.2
UV Index
Low
9.2h daylight

February

Weather

0.3
UV Index
Low
10.3h daylight

March

Weather

0.7
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

Weather

1.1
UV Index
High
13.3h daylight

May

Weather

1.6
UV Index
Very High
14.5h daylight

June

Weather

2.0
UV Index
Very High
15.2h daylight

July

Weather

2.1
UV Index
Extreme
14.9h daylight

August

Weather

1.7
UV Index
Very High
13.8h daylight

September

Weather

1.1
UV Index
High
12.4h daylight

October

Weather

0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.9h daylight

November

Weather

0.3
UV Index
Low
9.5h daylight

December

Weather

0.1
UV Index
Low
8.8h daylight

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