☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Dubrovnik Region · Dubrovnik
Cava - Babin Kuk
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Cava - Babin Kuk, Dubrovnik
Beach Cava - Babin Kuk is located in Dubrovnik (Dubrovnik Region). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Cava - Babin Kuk · Dubrovnik
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336° · NW (Maestral)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 336°, direction NW (Maestral); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Pebble · Rocky
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°); natural shade: Trees only; access: Stairs / Steps.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-24 13:00:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 23.1 °C.
3 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Beach bar / Café, Restrooms / Toilets, Showers.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (336° 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: Ht. Dubrovnik President (424 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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🟢 Sheltered (Calm) | Calm swimming directly in this cove |
Cava - Babin Kuk is a coastal beach and bay situated in Dubrovnik (Dubrovnik Region). 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 336°, direction NW (Maestral); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Beach bar / Café, Restrooms / Toilets, Showers.
Latest official water test (2026-09-24 13:00:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 23.1 °C.
In this bay / immediate vicinity lies Marina Frapa Dubrovnik (Gruž) (Marina, capacity: 220 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: Gentle slope (up to 15°).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Stairs / Steps · Parking: No parking · Crowd: High crowd
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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.
Exact count of recorded items on site:
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cava - Babin Kuk
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Cava - Babin Kuk (Dubrovnik).
What is the sea water quality rating at Cava - Babin Kuk beach in Dubrovnik? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #1156), the bathing water quality at Cava - Babin Kuk is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2026-09-24 13:00:00), the measured sea temperature was 23.1 °C.
Which winds is Cava - Babin Kuk bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Cava - Babin Kuk faces the open sea at a bearing of 336° (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 Cava - Babin Kuk? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Cava - Babin Kuk consists of: Pebble, Rocky. The seabed entry slope is Gentle slope (up to 15°), and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: Trees only. The swimming zone is approximately 260 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Cava - Babin Kuk? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Beach bar / Café, Restrooms / Toilets, Showers. Coastal access: Stairs / Steps; parking availability: No parking.
Where is Cava - Babin Kuk located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Cava - Babin Kuk is located in Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik Region, Croatia at GPS coordinates 42.66410° N, 18.06144° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Copacabana - Babin Kuk (288 m), Ht. Dubrovnik President (424 m), Hotel Royal Neptun (650 m).
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