☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Zadar Region · Sveti Filip i Jakov
Iza Banja
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Iza Banja, Sveti Filip i Jakov
Beach Iza Banja is located in Sveti Filip i Jakov (Zadar Region). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Iza Banja · Sveti Filip i Jakov
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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.
Concrete plateau · Pebble
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°); natural shade: Low shrubs & pine trees; access: Paved asphalt road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-24 08:10:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22 °C.
14 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Lifeguard on duty, Sports & volleyball, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Waste bins / Trash cans, Boat mooring, Showers, Aquapark / Inflatables, Auxiliary beach facility, Fast food / Bistro, 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: Primorje (1.7 km) → |
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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: Uvala Jasenica (3.4 km) → |
Iza Banja is a coastal beach and bay situated in Sveti Filip i Jakov (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 209°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Lifeguard on duty, Sports & volleyball, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Waste bins / Trash cans, Boat mooring, Showers, Aquapark / Inflatables, Auxiliary beach facility, Fast food / Bistro, Swimmer safety barrier, Camping site.
Latest official water test (2026-09-24 08:10:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22 °C.
In this bay / immediate vicinity lies Marina Kornati (Biograd na Moru) (Marina, capacity: 805 berths).
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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 Concrete plateau, Pebble.
Natural shade
Low shrubs & pine trees
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°).
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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📷 Main panorama
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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.
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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 Iza Banja
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Iza Banja (Sveti Filip i Jakov).
What is the sea water quality rating at Iza Banja beach in Sveti Filip i Jakov? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #4173), the bathing water quality at Iza Banja is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2026-09-24 08:10:00), the measured sea temperature was 22 °C.
Which winds is Iza Banja bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Iza Banja 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 Iza Banja? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Iza Banja consists of: Concrete plateau, Pebble. 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 660 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Iza Banja? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Restaurant, Lifeguard on duty, Sports & volleyball, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Waste bins / Trash cans, Boat mooring, Showers, Aquapark / Inflatables, Auxiliary beach facility, Fast food / Bistro, Swimmer safety barrier, Camping site. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: Paid parking.
Where is Iza Banja located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Iza Banja is located in Sveti Filip i Jakov, Zadar Region, Croatia at GPS coordinates 43.95944° N, 15.42722° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: ispod apartmanskog naselja (682 m), Primorje (1.7 km), Bošana (2.0 km).
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