☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Kvarner & Islands · 🏝️ Krk Island · Punat
AK Pila - kupalište
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About AK Pila - kupalište, Punat
Beach AK Pila - kupalište is located in Punat (Kvarner & Islands). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
AK Pila - kupalište · Punat
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297° · NW (Maestral)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 297°, direction NW (Maestral); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Pebble · Concrete plateau
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°); natural shade: Low shrubs & pine trees; access: Paved asphalt road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2025-09-25 09:15:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22.7 °C.
15 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Water sports, Wheelchair / ramp access, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Aquapark / Inflatables, Fast food / Bistro, Promenade benches, Parking available, Camping site, crpna.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (297° 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) | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Uvala Malo more (2.3 km) → |
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Lebić / Garbin (SW, 225°)
Southwesterly swell and coastal surf
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🟡 Cross-shore | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Uvala Trojna (1.6 km) → |
AK Pila - kupalište is a coastal beach and bay situated in Punat (Kvarner & Islands). 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 297°, direction NW (Maestral); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Water sports, Wheelchair / ramp access, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Aquapark / Inflatables, Fast food / Bistro, Promenade benches, Parking available, Camping site, crpna.
Latest official water test (2025-09-25 09:15:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22.7 °C.
In this bay / immediate vicinity lies Marina Punat (Otok Krk) (Marina, capacity: 850 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, Concrete plateau.
Natural shade
Low shrubs & pine trees
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Paved asphalt road · Parking: Free parking · Crowd: High crowd
OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED
Authentic field photos of the bay
Showing 6 official field photos taken by IZOR inspectors.
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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 AK Pila - kupalište
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for AK Pila - kupalište (Punat).
What is the sea water quality rating at AK Pila - kupalište beach in Punat? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #6143), the bathing water quality at AK Pila - kupalište 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 09:15:00), the measured sea temperature was 22.7 °C.
Which winds is AK Pila - kupalište bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
AK Pila - kupalište faces the open sea at a bearing of 297° (NW (Maestral)). 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 NW (Maestral) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at AK Pila - kupalište? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at AK Pila - kupalište consists of: Pebble, Concrete plateau. The seabed entry slope is Gentle slope (up to 15°), and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: Low shrubs & pine trees. The swimming zone is approximately 1000 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at AK Pila - kupalište? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Restaurant, Water sports, Wheelchair / ramp access, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Aquapark / Inflatables, Fast food / Bistro, Promenade benches, Parking available, Camping site, crpna. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: Free parking.
Where is AK Pila - kupalište located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
AK Pila - kupalište is located in Punat (Krk Island), Kvarner & Islands, Croatia at GPS coordinates 45.01465° N, 14.62420° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Punta Debij (450 m), Uvala Trojna (1.6 km), Uvala Malo more (2.3 km).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near AK Pila - kupalište. Distances are straight-line measurements.