Otočić Kopište

Island Adriatic islet off Dubrovnik-Neretva coast

A Dubrovnik‑Neretva islet used by sailors and day‑trip vessels for anchoring, snorkeling and short excursions from the Dubrovnik coastal route.

Otočić Kopište is a small islet in Dubrovnik-Neretva County, Croatia, at 42.75176° N, 16.72231° E. It belongs to the southern Dalmatian island and islet group off Croatia’s Adriatic coast.

The islet has a typical rocky Adriatic profile and does not show evidence of major visitor infrastructure or permanent settlement in general sources. It is primarily relevant to local navigation and the coastal ecosystem.

Kopište is a naturally formed coastal feature without widely documented historical constructions or habitation in common references.

Geographically it lies within the maritime area of Dubrovnik-Neretva County in southern Dalmatia.

Otočić Kopište
42.7518, 16.7223

How to Get to Otočić Kopište #

Best reached by private boat or charter from nearby ports such as Korčula, Orebić (Pelješac) or Dubrovnik. Local skippers can advise on safe approaches and anchorages.

Tips for Visiting Otočić Kopište #

  • Access via private boat from Pelješac, Korčula or the Dubrovnik area-check local tide and wind forecasts before setting out.
  • Good snorkeling around rock outcrops; avoid anchoring on seagrass meadows (Posidonia).
  • No drinking water or facilities-carry supplies and leave the islet pristine.

Best Time to Visit Otočić Kopište #

Summer months are best for sea access and swimming; shoulder seasons provide quieter conditions for small-boat exploration.

Summer
June-September · 24-30°C
Calm, warm seas ideal for swimming and exploration.
May, October
May, October · 16-22°C
Fewer boats, pleasant temperatures for circumnavigation.

Weather & Climate near Otočić Kopište #

Climate
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
35°
Warmest Month
-4°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

Weather

0.2
UV Index
Low
9.3h daylight

February

Weather

0.4
UV Index
Low
10.4h daylight

March

Weather

0.7
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

Weather

1.1
UV Index
High
13.2h daylight

May

Weather

1.6
UV Index
Very High
14.4h daylight

June

Weather

2.0
UV Index
Very High
15.1h daylight

July

Weather

2.1
UV Index
Extreme
14.8h daylight

August

Weather

1.7
UV Index
Very High
13.7h daylight

September

Weather

1.1
UV Index
High
12.3h daylight

October

Weather

0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.9h daylight

November

Weather

0.3
UV Index
Low
9.6h daylight

December

Weather

0.2
UV Index
Low
9.0h daylight

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