☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Istria · Umag (Savudrija)
AC Bašanija - Plaža Feral
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About AC Bašanija - Plaža Feral, Umag
Beach AC Bašanija - Plaža Feral is located in Umag (Istria). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
AC Bašanija - Plaža Feral · Umag
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259° · W (Ponente)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 259°, direction W (Ponente); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Rocky · Concrete plateau
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°); natural shade: Trees only; access: Paved asphalt road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-22 10:17:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 24 °C.
7 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Swimmer safety barrier.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (259° Bearing)
4-Wind Analysis| Adriatic Wind | Cove Shelter Status | Recommendation & Backup Cove |
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Bora / Bura (NE, 45°)
Gusty katabatic wind from the mainland
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🟢 Sheltered (Calm) | Calm swimming directly in this cove |
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Jugo / Sirocco (SE, 135°)
Warm SE wind bringing long sea swells
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🟢 Sheltered (Calm) | Calm swimming directly in this cove |
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Maestral (NW, 315°)
Refreshing afternoon summer thermal breeze
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🔴 Exposed (Waves) | Seek opposite leeward shore in strong gusts |
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Lebić / Garbin (SW, 225°)
Southwesterly swell and coastal surf
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🔴 Exposed (Waves) | Seek opposite leeward shore in strong gusts |
AC Bašanija - Plaža Feral is a coastal beach and bay situated in Umag (Istria). According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR), the sea water quality here is rated as Excellent.
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 259°, direction W (Ponente); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Swimmer safety barrier.
Latest official water test (2026-09-22 10:17:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 24 °C.
METEO & MARINE GUIDE · OPEN-METEO MARINE & DHMZ
Sea conditions, wind and wind shelter
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IZOR FIELD PROFILE · INSTITUTE OF OCEANOGRAPHY AND FISHERIES
Beach profile and seabed characteristics
Verified field data from the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (Split).
Beach terrain type
Predominantly Rocky, Concrete plateau.
Natural shade
Trees only
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Paved asphalt road · Parking: Free parking · Crowd: Low crowd
OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED
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Photo 4MICROBIOLOGICAL WATER QUALITY · EU DIRECTIVE 2006/7/EC & REGULATION NN 73/08
Laboratory water quality monitoring
Recorded seasonal laboratory tests (10 cycles) — Rating: Excellent.
BAY AMENITIES · INFRASTRUCTURE & FACILITIES
Amenities and facilities on site
Amenities recorded in official beach profile.
Exact count of recorded items on site:
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Frequently Asked Questions About AC Bašanija - Plaža Feral
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for AC Bašanija - Plaža Feral (Umag).
What is the sea water quality rating at AC Bašanija - Plaža Feral beach in Umag? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #7007), the bathing water quality at AC Bašanija - Plaža Feral is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2026-09-22 10:17:00), the measured sea temperature was 24 °C.
Which winds is AC Bašanija - Plaža Feral bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
AC Bašanija - Plaža Feral faces the open sea at a bearing of 259° (W (Ponente)). Based on its coastal relief and backing terrain, the cove provides natural wind shelter from Bora (NE) and Sirocco / Jugo (SE), while winds blowing directly from W (Ponente) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at AC Bašanija - Plaža Feral? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at AC Bašanija - Plaža Feral consists of: Rocky, Concrete plateau. The seabed entry slope is Gentle slope (up to 15°), and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: Trees only. The swimming zone is approximately 370 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at AC Bašanija - Plaža Feral? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Restaurant, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Swimmer safety barrier. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: Free parking.
Where is AC Bašanija - Plaža Feral located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
AC Bašanija - Plaža Feral is located in Umag, Istria, Croatia at GPS coordinates 45.48574° N, 13.48861° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Hotel Moj Mir - Ispod hotela (550 m), AC Borozija (1.2 km), Zambratija - Molo (2.1 km).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near AC Bašanija - Plaža Feral. Distances are straight-line measurements.
- Hotel Moj Mir - Ispod hotela
- AC Borozija
- Zambratija - Molo
- Katoro - TN Polynesia, FKK
- Katoro - Hotel Koralj
- Katoro - Velestrin