☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Šibenik Riviera · Šibenik
Crnica - Banj
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Crnica - Banj, Šibenik
Beach Crnica - Banj is located in Šibenik (Šibenik Riviera). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Crnica - Banj · Šibenik
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25° · NE (Bora)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 25°, direction NE (Bora); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Pebble
Seabed slope: Moderate slope (15–25°); natural shade: None; access: Paved asphalt road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-22 08:50:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 24.3 °C.
12 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Lifeguard on duty, Sports & volleyball, Swimming pool, Beach bar / Café, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Promenade benches, Parking available, Swimmer safety barrier.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (25° 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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🔴 Exposed (Waves) | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Minerska (2.6 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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🟡 Cross-shore | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Jadrija, Guština uvala (3.4 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 |
Crnica - Banj is a coastal beach and bay situated in Šibenik (Šibenik Riviera). 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 25°, direction NE (Bora); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Lifeguard on duty, Sports & volleyball, Swimming pool, Beach bar / Café, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Promenade benches, Parking available, Swimmer safety barrier.
Latest official water test (2026-09-22 08:50:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 24.3 °C.
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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.
Natural shade
None
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Moderate slope (15–25°).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Paved asphalt road · Parking: Paid parking · Crowd: High crowd
OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED
Authentic field photos of the bay
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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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Crnica - Banj
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Crnica - Banj (Šibenik).
What is the sea water quality rating at Crnica - Banj beach in Šibenik? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #3132), the bathing water quality at Crnica - Banj 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 08:50:00), the measured sea temperature was 24.3 °C.
Which winds is Crnica - Banj bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Crnica - Banj faces the open sea at a bearing of 25° (NE (Bora)). Based on its coastal relief and backing terrain, the cove provides natural wind shelter from Sirocco / Jugo (SE), while winds blowing directly from NE (Bora) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Crnica - Banj? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Crnica - Banj consists of: Pebble. The seabed entry slope is Moderate slope (15–25°), and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: None. The swimming zone is approximately 300 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Crnica - Banj? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Restaurant, Lifeguard on duty, Sports & volleyball, Swimming pool, Beach bar / Café, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Promenade benches, Parking available, Swimmer safety barrier. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: Paid parking.
Where is Crnica - Banj located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Crnica - Banj is located in Šibenik, Šibenik Riviera, Croatia at GPS coordinates 43.74091° N, 15.88389° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Crnica - Banj kraj (134 m), Hotel D-Resort sjeveroistok (2.1 km), Hotel D-Resort jugozapad (2.2 km).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Crnica - Banj. Distances are straight-line measurements.
- Crnica - Banj kraj
- Hotel D-Resort sjeveroistok
- Hotel D-Resort jugozapad
- Minerska
- Uvala Škar
- Jadrija, Guština uvala