☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Zadar Region · Donji Karin (Benkovac)
Donji Karin plaža
Loading verdict…
Aligning wind direction, wave height, and coastal relief.
BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Donji Karin plaža, Donji Karin
Beach Donji Karin plaža is located in Donji Karin (Zadar Region). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Donji Karin plaža · Donji Karin
Interactive map loads as you scroll…
35° · NE (Bora)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 35°, direction NE (Bora); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Pebble · Rocky
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°); natural shade: Low shrubs & pine trees; access: Paved asphalt road.
Good
Latest official water test (2026-09-23 12:45:00): rating "Good", sea temperature 22 °C.
8 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Sports & volleyball, Beach bar / Café, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Aquapark / Inflatables, Fast food / Bistro, Promenade benches, Parking available.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (35° Bearing)
4-Wind Analysis| Adriatic Wind | Cove Shelter Status | Recommendation & Backup Cove |
|---|---|---|
|
Bora / Bura (NE, 45°)
Gusty katabatic wind from the mainland
|
🔴 Exposed (Waves) | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Meka Draga (5.9 km) → |
|
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
|
🟡 Cross-shore | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Vrulje (10.4 km) → |
|
Lebić / Garbin (SW, 225°)
Southwesterly swell and coastal surf
|
🟢 Sheltered (Calm) | Calm swimming directly in this cove |
Donji Karin plaža is a coastal beach and bay situated in Donji Karin (Zadar 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 35°, direction NE (Bora); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Sports & volleyball, Beach bar / Café, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Aquapark / Inflatables, Fast food / Bistro, Promenade benches, Parking available.
Latest official water test (2026-09-23 12:45:00): rating "Good", sea temperature 22 °C.
METEO & MARINE GUIDE · OPEN-METEO MARINE & DHMZ
Sea conditions, wind and wind shelter
Fetching meteorological and oceanographic models for coordinates 44.13190, 15.61294…
Click an hour to see expected wind and waves today
Multi-day wind shelter forecast at 14:00 for Donji Karin plaža
Loading wind shelter assessment…
Checking wave models, wind speed, and direction relative to coastal relief.
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
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.
📷 Main panorama
Photo 2
Photo 3
Photo 4
Photo 5
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:
Accommodation near Donji Karin plaža
Search apartments, holiday homes and hotels in Donji Karin within 5 km of this bay.
Boat tours and activities at Donji Karin plaža
Book boat rentals, full-day boat tours, snorkeling, kayaking, and SUP excursions in Donji Karin and nearby bays.
Rental cars for Donji Karin & access to Donji Karin plaža
Compare affordable car rental deals from top providers at the nearest airport or transit hub to reach Donji Karin plaža and secluded coves with maximum flexibility.
Frequently Asked Questions About Donji Karin plaža
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Donji Karin plaža (Donji Karin).
What is the sea water quality rating at Donji Karin plaža beach in Donji Karin? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #4073), the bathing water quality at Donji Karin plaža is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2026-09-23 12:45:00), the measured sea temperature was 22 °C.
Which winds is Donji Karin plaža bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Donji Karin plaža faces the open sea at a bearing of 35° (NE (Bora)). Based on its coastal relief and backing terrain, the cove provides natural wind shelter from offshore winds blowing from the hinterland, while winds blowing directly from NE (Bora) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Donji Karin plaža? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Donji Karin plaža consists of: Pebble, Rocky. 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 505 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Donji Karin plaža? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Sports & volleyball, Beach bar / Café, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Aquapark / Inflatables, Fast food / Bistro, Promenade benches, Parking available. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: Free parking.
Where is Donji Karin plaža located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Donji Karin plaža is located in Donji Karin, Zadar Region, Croatia at GPS coordinates 44.13190° N, 15.61294° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Meka Draga (5.9 km), Sveti Nikola (8.4 km), Vrulje (10.4 km).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Donji Karin plaža. Distances are straight-line measurements.