☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Kvarner & Islands · Rijeka
Glavanovo istok
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Glavanovo istok, Rijeka
Beach Glavanovo istok is located in Rijeka (Kvarner & Islands). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Glavanovo istok · Rijeka
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227° · SW (Libeccio)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 227°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Pebble
Seabed slope: gentle; natural shade: None; access: Stairs / Steps.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-22 08:56:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22.3 °C.
2 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Changing cabins, Showers.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (227° 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 | Seek opposite leeward shore in strong gusts |
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Maestral (NW, 315°)
Refreshing afternoon summer thermal breeze
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🟡 Cross-shore | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Grčevo (477 m) → |
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Lebić / Garbin (SW, 225°)
Southwesterly swell and coastal surf
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🔴 Exposed (Waves) | Seek opposite leeward shore in strong gusts |
Glavanovo istok is a coastal beach and bay situated in Rijeka (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 227°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Changing cabins, Showers.
Latest official water test (2026-09-22 08:56:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22.3 °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 Pebble.
Natural shade
None
Water entry & depth
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Access, parking & crowds
Access: Stairs / Steps · Parking: Free parking · Crowd: High crowd
OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED
Authentic field photos of the bay
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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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Glavanovo istok
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Glavanovo istok (Rijeka).
What is the sea water quality rating at Glavanovo istok beach in Rijeka? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #6264), the bathing water quality at Glavanovo istok 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 08:56:00), the measured sea temperature was 22.3 °C.
Which winds is Glavanovo istok bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Glavanovo istok faces the open sea at a bearing of 227° (SW (Libeccio)). Based on its coastal relief and backing terrain, the cove provides natural wind shelter from Bora (NE), while winds blowing directly from SW (Libeccio) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Glavanovo istok? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Glavanovo istok consists of: Pebble. The seabed entry slope is moderate, and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: None. The swimming zone is approximately 70 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Glavanovo istok? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Changing cabins, Showers. Coastal access: Stairs / Steps; parking availability: Free parking.
Where is Glavanovo istok located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Glavanovo istok is located in Rijeka, Kvarner & Islands, Croatia at GPS coordinates 45.31521° N, 14.46877° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Glavanovo zapad (66 m), Ružićevo (256 m), Sablićevo (364 m).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
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