☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Istria · Rovinj (Polari)
AC Polari - Plaža Polari
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About AC Polari - Plaža Polari, Rovinj
Beach AC Polari - Plaža Polari is located in Rovinj (Istria). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
AC Polari - Plaža Polari · Rovinj
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213° · SW (Libeccio)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 213°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Pebble · Rocky
Seabed slope: Moderate slope (15–25°); natural shade: Trees only; access: Footpath / Trail.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-10-01 08:50:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22 °C.
11 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Lifeguard on duty, Sports & volleyball, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Promenade benches, Swimmer safety barrier.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (213° 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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🟡 Cross-shore | Seek opposite leeward shore in strong gusts |
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Maestral (NW, 315°)
Refreshing afternoon summer thermal breeze
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🟢 Sheltered (Calm) | Calm swimming directly in this cove |
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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 Polari - Plaža Polari is a coastal beach and bay situated in Rovinj (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 213°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Lifeguard on duty, Sports & volleyball, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Promenade benches, Swimmer safety barrier.
Latest official water test (2026-10-01 08:50:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22 °C.
In this bay / immediate vicinity lies Sidrište Uvala Veštar (Mooring buoy field, capacity: 40 berths).
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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 Pebble, Rocky.
Natural shade
Trees only
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Moderate slope (15–25°).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Footpath / Trail · Parking: Free parking · Crowd: High crowd
OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED
Authentic field photos of the bay
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Photo 6MICROBIOLOGICAL 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 Polari - Plaža Polari
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for AC Polari - Plaža Polari (Rovinj).
What is the sea water quality rating at AC Polari - Plaža Polari beach in Rovinj? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #7116), the bathing water quality at AC Polari - Plaža Polari is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2026-10-01 08:50:00), the measured sea temperature was 22 °C.
Which winds is AC Polari - Plaža Polari bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
AC Polari - Plaža Polari faces the open sea at a bearing of 213° (SW (Libeccio)). Based on its coastal relief and backing terrain, the cove provides natural wind shelter from Bora (NE) and Maestral (NW), while winds blowing directly from SW (Libeccio) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at AC Polari - Plaža Polari? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at AC Polari - Plaža Polari consists of: Pebble, Rocky. The seabed entry slope is Moderate slope (15–25°), and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: Trees only. The swimming zone is approximately 330 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at AC Polari - Plaža Polari? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Restaurant, Lifeguard on duty, Sports & volleyball, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Promenade benches, Swimmer safety barrier. Coastal access: Footpath / Trail; parking availability: Free parking.
Where is AC Polari - Plaža Polari located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
AC Polari - Plaža Polari is located in Rovinj, Istria, Croatia at GPS coordinates 45.05996° N, 13.66984° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: AC Polari - Prema rtu Eva (528 m), AC Polari - Prema rtu Bili Runci (689 m), TN Villas Rubin - Ispod Zabavnog centra (715 m).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near AC Polari - Plaža Polari. Distances are straight-line measurements.
- AC Polari - Prema rtu Eva
- AC Polari - Prema rtu Bili Runci
- TN Villas Rubin - Ispod Zabavnog centra
- TN Villas Rubin - Mali molo
- Uvala Kuvi - Plaža
- AC Veštar - Sjeverna strana uvale