☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Šibenik Riviera · Grebaštica
Galešnica
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Galešnica, Grebaštica
Beach Galešnica is located in Grebaštica (Šibenik Riviera). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Galešnica · Grebaštica
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209° · SW (Libeccio)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 209°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Pebble
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°); natural shade: Trees only; access: Paved asphalt road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2025-09-22 08:10:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 23.5 °C.
8 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Beach bar / Café, Changing cabins, Waste bins / Trash cans, Boat mooring, Apartments / Rentals, Promenade benches, Swimmer safety barrier, Camping site.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (209° 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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🟡 Cross-shore | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Šparadići (960 m) → |
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Maestral (NW, 315°)
Refreshing afternoon summer thermal breeze
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🟢 Sheltered (Calm) | Calm swimming directly in this cove |
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Lebić / Garbin (SW, 225°)
Southwesterly swell and coastal surf
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🔴 Exposed (Waves) | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Šparadići (960 m) → |
Galešnica is a coastal beach and bay situated in Grebaštica (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 209°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Beach bar / Café, Changing cabins, Waste bins / Trash cans, Boat mooring, Apartments / Rentals, Promenade benches, Swimmer safety barrier, Camping site.
Latest official water test (2025-09-22 08:10:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 23.5 °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
Trees only
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Paved asphalt road · Parking: No parking · Crowd: High crowd
OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED
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Photo 4MICROBIOLOGICAL 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 Galešnica
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Galešnica (Grebaštica).
What is the sea water quality rating at Galešnica beach in Grebaštica? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #3118), the bathing water quality at Galešnica is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2025-09-22 08:10:00), the measured sea temperature was 23.5 °C.
Which winds is Galešnica bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Galešnica faces the open sea at a bearing of 209° (SW (Libeccio)). Based on its coastal relief and backing terrain, the cove provides natural wind shelter from Bora (NE) and Maestral (NW), while winds blowing directly from SW (Libeccio) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Galešnica? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Galešnica consists of: Pebble. 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 70 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Galešnica? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Beach bar / Café, Changing cabins, Waste bins / Trash cans, Boat mooring, Apartments / Rentals, Promenade benches, Swimmer safety barrier, Camping site. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: No parking.
Where is Galešnica located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Galešnica is located in Grebaštica, Šibenik Riviera, Croatia at GPS coordinates 43.63747° N, 15.95697° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Grebaštica (535 m), Šparadići (960 m), Jasenovo (1.8 km).
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