☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Kvarner & Islands · 🏝️ Krk Island · Omišalj (Krk)
Buffet Riva
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Buffet Riva, Omišalj
Beach Buffet Riva is located in Omišalj (Kvarner & Islands). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Buffet Riva · Omišalj
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311° · NW (Maestral)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 311°, direction NW (Maestral); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Concrete plateau · Rocky
Seabed slope: gentle; natural shade: Low shrubs & pine trees; access: Coastal promenade.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-22 10:47:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22.9 °C.
3 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Waste bins / Trash cans, Parking available.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (311° 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: Hotel Adriatic - plaža (552 m) → |
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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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🟡 Cross-shore | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Kraj uvale Omišalj (263 m) → |
Buffet Riva is a coastal beach and bay situated in Omišalj (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 311°, direction NW (Maestral); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Waste bins / Trash cans, Parking available.
Latest official water test (2026-09-22 10:47:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22.9 °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 Concrete plateau, Rocky.
Natural shade
Low shrubs & pine trees
Water entry & depth
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Access, parking & crowds
Access: Coastal promenade · Parking: Paid parking · Crowd: Low crowd
OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED
Authentic field photos of the bay
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Photo 5MICROBIOLOGICAL 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Buffet Riva
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Buffet Riva (Omišalj).
What is the sea water quality rating at Buffet Riva beach in Omišalj? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #6115), the bathing water quality at Buffet Riva 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 10:47:00), the measured sea temperature was 22.9 °C.
Which winds is Buffet Riva bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Buffet Riva faces the open sea at a bearing of 311° (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 Buffet Riva? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Buffet Riva consists of: Concrete plateau, Rocky. The seabed entry slope is moderate, and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: Low shrubs & pine trees. The swimming zone is approximately 135 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Buffet Riva? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Restaurant, Waste bins / Trash cans, Parking available. Coastal access: Coastal promenade; parking availability: Paid parking.
Where is Buffet Riva located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Buffet Riva is located in Omišalj (Krk Island), Kvarner & Islands, Croatia at GPS coordinates 45.21093° N, 14.54932° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Kraj uvale Omišalj (263 m), Hotel Adriatic - plaža (552 m), Naselje Sjever (926 m).
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