☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Zadar Region · 🏝️ Ugljan Island · Preko (Otok Ugljan)
Jaz
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Jaz, Preko
Beach Jaz is located in Preko (Zadar Region). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Jaz · Preko
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55° · NE (Bora)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 55°, direction NE (Bora); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Concrete plateau · Sandy
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°); natural shade: Trees only; access: Paved asphalt road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-23 10:50:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 23 °C.
14 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Sports & volleyball, Water sports, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Water slide, Boat mooring, Showers, Promenade benches, Parking available, Swimmer safety barrier.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (55° 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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🔴 Exposed (Waves) | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Kolovare-Mulić (4.5 km) → |
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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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🟢 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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🟢 Sheltered (Calm) | Calm swimming directly in this cove |
Jaz is a coastal beach and bay situated in Preko (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 55°, direction NE (Bora); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Sports & volleyball, Water sports, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Water slide, Boat mooring, Showers, Promenade benches, Parking available, Swimmer safety barrier.
Latest official water test (2026-09-23 10:50:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 23 °C.
In this bay / immediate vicinity lies Marina Preko (Otok Ugljan) (Marina, capacity: 87 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, Sandy.
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
Authentic field photos of the bay
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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.
BAY AMENITIES · INFRASTRUCTURE & FACILITIES
Amenities and facilities on site
Amenities recorded in official beach profile.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jaz
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Jaz (Preko).
What is the sea water quality rating at Jaz beach in Preko? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #4132), the bathing water quality at Jaz 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 10:50:00), the measured sea temperature was 23 °C.
Which winds is Jaz bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Jaz faces the open sea at a bearing of 55° (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 Jaz? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Jaz consists of: Concrete plateau, Sandy. 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 400 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Jaz? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Restaurant, Sports & volleyball, Water sports, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Water slide, Boat mooring, Showers, Promenade benches, Parking available, Swimmer safety barrier. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: No parking.
Where is Jaz located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Jaz is located in Preko (Ugljan Island), Zadar Region, Croatia at GPS coordinates 44.08444° N, 15.18444° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Otočić Galovac (312 m), Sveti Petar (818 m), Uvala Batalaža (3.2 km).
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