☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Kvarner & Islands · Crikvenica
Glavna plaža zapad - Crni mol
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Glavna plaža zapad - Crni mol, Crikvenica
Beach Glavna plaža zapad - Crni mol is located in Crikvenica (Kvarner & Islands). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Glavna plaža zapad - Crni mol · Crikvenica
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240° · SW (Libeccio)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 240°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Pebble · Sandy
Seabed slope: gentle; natural shade: Trees only; access: Paved asphalt road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-28 10:15:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22 °C.
13 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Lifeguard on duty, Sports & volleyball, Water sports, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Aquapark / Inflatables, Auxiliary beach facility, Parking available.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (240° 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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🟢 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 | Seek opposite leeward shore in strong gusts |
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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 |
Glavna plaža zapad - Crni mol is a coastal beach and bay situated in Crikvenica (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 240°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Lifeguard on duty, Sports & volleyball, Water sports, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Aquapark / Inflatables, Auxiliary beach facility, Parking available.
Latest official water test (2026-09-28 10:15:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22 °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, Sandy.
Natural shade
Trees only
Water entry & depth
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Access, parking & crowds
Access: Paved asphalt road · Parking: Paid parking · Crowd: High crowd
OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED
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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 Glavna plaža zapad - Crni mol
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Glavna plaža zapad - Crni mol (Crikvenica).
What is the sea water quality rating at Glavna plaža zapad - Crni mol beach in Crikvenica? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #6021), the bathing water quality at Glavna plaža zapad - Crni mol is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2026-09-28 10:15:00), the measured sea temperature was 22 °C.
Which winds is Glavna plaža zapad - Crni mol bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Glavna plaža zapad - Crni mol faces the open sea at a bearing of 240° (SW (Libeccio)). Based on its coastal relief and backing terrain, the cove provides natural wind shelter from Bora (NE) and Sirocco / Jugo (SE), while winds blowing directly from SW (Libeccio) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Glavna plaža zapad - Crni mol? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Glavna plaža zapad - Crni mol consists of: Pebble, Sandy. The seabed entry slope is moderate, and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: Trees only. The swimming zone is approximately 930 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Glavna plaža zapad - Crni mol? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Restaurant, Lifeguard on duty, Sports & volleyball, Water sports, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Aquapark / Inflatables, Auxiliary beach facility, Parking available. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: Paid parking.
Where is Glavna plaža zapad - Crni mol located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Glavna plaža zapad - Crni mol is located in Crikvenica, Kvarner & Islands, Croatia at GPS coordinates 45.18143° N, 14.67916° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Glavna plaža kod Aquagana (93 m), Glavna plaža sredina (469 m), Thalassotherapia (550 m).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Glavna plaža zapad - Crni mol. Distances are straight-line measurements.
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- Thalassotherapia
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