☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Istria · Raša (Tunarica)
AC Tunarica - Lijeva strana uvale
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About AC Tunarica - Lijeva strana uvale, Raša
Beach AC Tunarica - Lijeva strana uvale is located in Raša (Istria). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
AC Tunarica - Lijeva strana uvale · Raša
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337° · NW (Maestral)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 337°, direction NW (Maestral); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Pebble · Rocky
Seabed slope: Moderate slope (15–25°); natural shade: None; access: Paved asphalt road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2025-09-25 09:40:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22 °C.
4 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Water sports, Beach bar / Café, Showers, Auxiliary beach facility.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (337° 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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🟡 Cross-shore | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Pripanji (1.5 km) → |
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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) | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Pripanji (1.5 km) → |
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Lebić / Garbin (SW, 225°)
Southwesterly swell and coastal surf
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🟢 Sheltered (Calm) | Calm swimming directly in this cove |
AC Tunarica - Lijeva strana uvale is a coastal beach and bay situated in Raša (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 337°, direction NW (Maestral); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Water sports, Beach bar / Café, Showers, Auxiliary beach facility.
Latest official water test (2025-09-25 09:40:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22 °C.
In this bay / immediate vicinity lies Sidrište Uvala Tunarica (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
None
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Moderate slope (15–25°).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Paved asphalt road · Parking: Free parking · Crowd: High crowd
OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED
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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 Tunarica - Lijeva strana uvale
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for AC Tunarica - Lijeva strana uvale (Raša).
What is the sea water quality rating at AC Tunarica - Lijeva strana uvale beach in Raša? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #7209), the bathing water quality at AC Tunarica - Lijeva strana uvale is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2025-09-25 09:40:00), the measured sea temperature was 22 °C.
Which winds is AC Tunarica - Lijeva strana uvale bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
AC Tunarica - Lijeva strana uvale faces the open sea at a bearing of 337° (NW (Maestral)). Based on its coastal relief and backing terrain, the cove provides natural wind shelter from Sirocco / Jugo (SE), while winds blowing directly from NW (Maestral) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at AC Tunarica - Lijeva strana uvale? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at AC Tunarica - Lijeva strana uvale consists of: Pebble, Rocky. The seabed entry slope is Moderate slope (15–25°), and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: None. The swimming zone is approximately 250 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at AC Tunarica - Lijeva strana uvale? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Water sports, Beach bar / Café, Showers, Auxiliary beach facility. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: Free parking.
Where is AC Tunarica - Lijeva strana uvale located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
AC Tunarica - Lijeva strana uvale is located in Raša, Istria, Croatia at GPS coordinates 44.97097° N, 14.09685° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Pripanji (1.5 km), Barban - Blaz (5.9 km), Get (6.1 km).
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