🧭 45.2596° N, 13.5769° E · Open sea: 289°
AC Ulika - Uvala Bušuja beach in Poreč (Istria) — Official cove photo & water quality
🏛️ Official IZOR monitoring · #7216 Water quality: Excellent

☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Istria · Poreč (Ulika)

AC Ulika - Uvala Bušuja

🏖️ Official swimming site 🧪 Seasonal samples: 40 🧭 Bay orientation: 289°
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS

About AC Ulika - Uvala Bušuja, Poreč

Beach AC Ulika - Uvala Bušuja is located in Poreč (Istria). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.

📍 BAY LOCATION & AERIAL VIEW

AC Ulika - Uvala Bušuja · Poreč

AC Ulika - Uvala Bušuja (45.2596° N, 13.5769° E)

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COASTAL EXPOSURE

289° · W (Ponente)

The cove faces open sea at an angle of 289°, direction W (Ponente); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.

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TERRAIN & SHORE

Rocky

Seabed slope: Moderate slope (15–25°); natural shade: Low shrubs & pine trees; access: Paved asphalt road.

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OFFICIAL WATER MONITORING

Excellent

Latest official water test (2025-09-25 10:12:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22.5 °C.

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AMENITIES & FACILITIES

6 amenities recorded

Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Lifeguard on duty, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Promenade benches.

📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility

Field data
Beach category Partially developed
Surface / Seabed Rocky
Vegetation & shade Low shrubs & pine trees
Shore shape Curved / Indented
Land slope Gentle slope (up to 15°)
Seabed slope Moderate slope (15–25°)
Access Paved asphalt road
Parking Free parking
Peak season crowd High crowd
Prevailing wind East (Levanter / E)
Beach length 1700 m
Beach width 30 m

🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (289° Bearing)

4-Wind Analysis
Adriatic Wind Cove Shelter Status Recommendation & Backup Cove
Bora / Bura (NE, 45°)
Gusty katabatic wind from the mainland
🟢 Sheltered (Calm) Calm swimming directly in this cove
Jugo / Sirocco (SE, 135°)
Warm SE wind bringing long sea swells
🟢 Sheltered (Calm) Calm swimming directly in this cove
Maestral (NW, 315°)
Refreshing afternoon summer thermal breeze
🔴 Exposed (Waves) 🛡️ Sheltered backup: AC Ulika - Rt Frnaže (668 m) →
Lebić / Garbin (SW, 225°)
Southwesterly swell and coastal surf
🔴 Exposed (Waves) Seek opposite leeward shore in strong gusts
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PRACTICAL GUIDE & CONTEXT

AC Ulika - Uvala Bušuja is a coastal beach and bay situated in Poreč (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 289°, direction W (Ponente); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Lifeguard on duty, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Promenade benches.

Latest official water test (2025-09-25 10:12:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22.5 °C.

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NAUTICAL INFORMATION & ANCHORAGE

In this bay / immediate vicinity lies Marina Červar-Porat (Marina, capacity: 250 berths).

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METEO & MARINE GUIDE · OPEN-METEO MARINE & DHMZ

Sea conditions, wind and wind shelter

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✦ MULTI-DAY FORECAST

Multi-day wind shelter forecast at 14:00 for AC Ulika - Uvala Bušuja

Tomorrow · 14:00 NW Maestral · 16 km/h (9 kt) 🛡️ 91% Sheltered
In 2 days NE Bura · 24 km/h (13 kt) 🛡️ 86% Sheltered
In 3 days SE Jugo · 20 km/h (11 kt) 〰️ 68% Moderate
In 4 days Calm · 7 km/h (4 kt) 🌊 95% Calm sea
In 5 days NW Maestral · 14 km/h (8 kt) 🛡️ 92% Ideal
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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).

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Official field monitoring of the Republic of Croatia Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (Split) · Sampling point #7216
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Surface and shore

Beach terrain type

Predominantly Rocky.

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Shade & pine woods

Natural shade

Low shrubs & pine trees

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Seabed configuration

Water entry & depth

Seabed slope: Moderate slope (15–25°).

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Access & atmosphere

Access, parking & crowds

Access: Paved asphalt road · Parking: Free parking · Crowd: High crowd

1700 × 30 m 📐 Beach dimensions
24.46 °C 🌡️ Summer sea avg
34.3–39.2 ‰ 🧂 Salinity (‰)
49.3 cm 🌊 Tide range

OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED

Authentic field photos of the bay

Showing 6 official field photos taken by IZOR inspectors.

AC Ulika - Uvala Bušuja, Poreč — photo 1📷 Main panorama
AC Ulika - Uvala Bušuja, Poreč — photo 2Photo 2
AC Ulika - Uvala Bušuja, Poreč — photo 3Photo 3
AC Ulika - Uvala Bušuja, Poreč — photo 4Photo 4
AC Ulika - Uvala Bušuja, Poreč — photo 5Photo 5
AC Ulika - Uvala Bušuja, Poreč — photo 6Photo 6

MICROBIOLOGICAL 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.

🍽️ Restaurant🛟 Lifeguard on duty🚻 Restrooms / Toilets🗑️ Waste bins / Trash cans🚿 Showers🪑 Promenade benches📋 Official beach profile
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Frequently Asked Questions About AC Ulika - Uvala Bušuja

Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for AC Ulika - Uvala Bušuja (Poreč).

What is the sea water quality rating at AC Ulika - Uvala Bušuja beach in Poreč? ▾

According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #7216), the bathing water quality at AC Ulika - Uvala Bušuja 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 10:12:00), the measured sea temperature was 22.5 °C.

Which winds is AC Ulika - Uvala Bušuja bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾

AC Ulika - Uvala Bušuja faces the open sea at a bearing of 289° (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 Ulika - Uvala Bušuja? ▾

According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at AC Ulika - Uvala Bušuja consists of: Rocky. The seabed entry slope is Moderate slope (15–25°), and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: Low shrubs & pine trees. The swimming zone is approximately 1700 m long.

What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at AC Ulika - Uvala Bušuja? ▾

Recorded facilities on site include: Restaurant, Lifeguard on duty, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Promenade benches. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: Free parking.

Where is AC Ulika - Uvala Bušuja located and what beaches are nearby? ▾

AC Ulika - Uvala Bušuja is located in Poreč, Istria, Croatia at GPS coordinates 45.25959° N, 13.57691° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: AC Ulika - Rt Šilok - sjeverni dio (267 m), AC Ulika - Uvala Frnaže (536 m), AC Ulika - Rt Frnaže (668 m).

NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING

Nearby Beaches

Other officially monitored beaches and coves near AC Ulika - Uvala Bušuja. Distances are straight-line measurements.

⚓ NEARBY NAUTICAL ANCHORAGES & MARINAS (15 KM)
⚓ Marina Červar-Porat Marina · 2.2 km (1.2 NM) ⚓ Marina Poreč Marina · 4.1 km (2.2 NM) ⚓ Marina Nautica Novigrad Marina · 6.7 km (3.6 NM)
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