Bol
Go to Bol for Zlatni rat, a pebble spit that shifts with the wind, and for the windsurf channel toward Hvar.
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Bol is a small town on the south coast of Brač, an island off the Dalmatian coast of Croatia. Its main draw is Zlatni rat, a long pebble spit at the edge of town that curves into the Adriatic and changes shape with the wind and currents. The town itself is compact, with a harbor, the Dominican monastery and a waterfront of cafes and restaurants.
The channel between Brač and Hvar is the reason to come to Bol for windsurfing. Check the wind forecast the day before you plan a session. Summer is the warmest season for the sea. Bol suits a slower, beach-focused trip better than a sightseeing one. Two or three nights leaves time for the beach, a session on the water and a walk along the harbor.
Bol in five
- Walk the promenade to Zlatni rat earlyThe beach is about 500 m long and its tip shifts with wind and current. The promenade from town takes you there on foot, and early hours are quieter than midday.
- Take the catamaran from SplitJadrolinija lists a catamaran from Split to Bol in about 1 h 5 min, and Krilo lists the town as a destination too. Check the sailing days for your date, since fast boats run to a seasonal timetable.Split to Brač
- Book a windsurf or kite lessonThe tourist board says the windy channel between Brač and Hvar suits windsurfing and counts four surf centers in Bol. Ask a center about wind hours before booking a lesson.
- Use Bol as a base for the islandVidova Gora, Škrip and the stone-carving towns need a car or scooter from here. The whole island is covered in the three-day plan.Brač in 3 days
Need to know
- Airport
- Split (SPU), then catamaran; small Brač airport (BWK)
- Getting there
- Catamaran from Split in about an hour; or car ferry and a drive
- Getting around
- Walk the town and beach; car or scooter for the island
- Best base
- Bol town; Supetar if you arrive with a car
- Time needed
- 2–4 days
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryPartly cloudy12 rainy daysHigh10°Low7°Mild, quietJanuaryPartly cloudy
Poor
- High
- 10°
- Low
- 7°
- Precipitation
- 130 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, quiet
- FebruaryPartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh11°Low8°Mild, quietFebruaryPartly cloudy
Poor
- High
- 11°
- Low
- 8°
- Precipitation
- 91 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, quiet
- MarchPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh13°Low9°Cool, showersMarchPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 13°
- Low
- 9°
- Precipitation
- 109 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, showers
- AprilClear8 rainy daysHigh15°Low12°Spring, calmAprilClear
Good
- High
- 15°
- Low
- 12°
- Precipitation
- 84 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Spring, calm
- MayPartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh19°Low16°Warm, fewer crowdsMayPartly cloudy
Good
- High
- 19°
- Low
- 16°
- Precipitation
- 88 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, fewer crowds
- JuneClear5 rainy daysHigh24°Low21°Warm sea, windJuneClear
Best
- High
- 24°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 40 mm
- Rainy days
- 5
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm sea, wind
- JulyClear3 rainy daysHigh27°Low23°Hot, busiestJulyClear
Best
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 20 mm
- Rainy days
- 3
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, busiest
- AugustClear4 rainy daysHigh27°Low23°Hot, busiestAugustClear
Best
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 54 mm
- Rainy days
- 4
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, busiest
- SeptemberClear8 rainy daysHigh23°Low20°Warm sea, windSeptemberClear
Best
- High
- 23°
- Low
- 20°
- Precipitation
- 97 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm sea, wind
- OctoberClear9 rainy daysHigh19°Low16°Mild, quieterOctoberClear
Good
- High
- 19°
- Low
- 16°
- Precipitation
- 87 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, quieter
- NovemberRain15 rainy daysHigh15°Low12°Wet, quietNovemberRain
Poor
- High
- 15°
- Low
- 12°
- Precipitation
- 259 mm
- Rainy days
- 15
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Wet, quiet
- DecemberRain13 rainy daysHigh12°Low9°Mild, quietDecemberRain
Poor
- High
- 12°
- Low
- 9°
- Precipitation
- 180 mm
- Rainy days
- 13
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, quiet
Average daily high and low in Bol, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Bol
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
11
- Feels like
- 5°
- Humidity
- 63%
- Wind
- 27 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 95%
Bol
09:47 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today15°8°95%Monday: Rain. High 15°, Low 8°. Chance of rain 95%.
- Tue14°10°13%Tuesday: Cloudy. High 14°, Low 10°. Chance of rain 13%.
- Wed15°9°3%Wednesday: Cloudy. High 15°, Low 9°. Chance of rain 3%.
- Thu15°8°0%Thursday: Clear. High 15°, Low 8°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Fri14°7°3%Friday: Cloudy. High 14°, Low 7°. Chance of rain 3%.
- Sat13°7°15%Saturday: Rain. High 13°, Low 7°. Chance of rain 15%.
- Sun13°10°24%Sunday: Rain. High 13°, Low 10°. Chance of rain 24%.
Updated 09:13 PM local time · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Every year
- MaySudamjaSplit, a day trip
Day trips by train
- Hvarby catamaran, check the sailing daysLavender fields and a harbor town across the channel.Read the guide
- Splitabout an hour by catamaranDiocletian's Palace and the Riva, for a day on the mainland.Read the guide
- Škripa short drive across the islandThe island's oldest settlement, with a fortress museum.
Before you go to Bol
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Rules for Bol, checked
- Croatia is in the Schengen Area. Check entry requirements on the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs site (mvep.gov.hr) before you travel.Source
- Non-EU travelers are registered at the external border under the EU Entry/Exit System. Check the European Commission's EES page for current rules.Source
- Bol is on Brač island, so you arrive by sea or by road from Split. Check ferry timetables with the operator before you plan your day.
- Dial 112 for police, ambulance or fire emergencies. The number is the same as in the rest of the EU.
Plan around Bol
The island around Bol: towns, trails and ferries
Read the guideWhere to stay on BračBol compared with Supetar, Milna and Pučišća
Read the guideSplit to BračCatamaran to Bol or car ferry to Supetar
Read the guideHvarAcross the windy channel, by catamaran
Read the guideMakarskaRiviera town reached via Sumartin
Read the guideAll of CroatiaCoast, islands, Zagreb and entry rules
Read the guideBol FAQ
Is Bol worth visiting?
Yes for beach and wind days. Zlatni rat and the promenade are the draw, and the town is small and walkable. Skip it if you want nightlife or a sightseeing city, and consider Supetar or Hvar instead.
How do I get from Split to Bol?
Take the catamaran from Split harbor, which Jadrolinija lists at about 1 h 5 min, or the car ferry to Supetar and drive across the island. The catamaran is simpler without a car.
Is Zlatni rat a sand beach?
No. It is fine golden gravel built up around a submerged reef, and the tip changes shape with wind and sea currents, according to the tourist board. Bring water shoes for the pebbles.
Can you visit Bol as a day trip from Split?
Yes, by catamaran in season, but a day gives only the beach and the promenade. Stay one night or more to see the beach in the evening and early morning.
When is the best time to visit Bol?
June and September give warm water with fewer crowds. July and August are hottest and busiest. May suits walkers, while windsurfers often prefer the windier summer afternoons.