☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Kvarner & Islands · Fužine (jezero Lepenica)
jezero Lepenica
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About jezero Lepenica, Fužine
Beach jezero Lepenica is located in Fužine (Kvarner & Islands). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
jezero Lepenica · Fužine
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320° · NW (Maestral)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 320°, direction NW (Maestral); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Pebble
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°); natural shade: Low shrubs & pine trees; access: Paved asphalt road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-14 09:00:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 19.2 °C.
Natural cove
No commercial beach infrastructure recorded for this location.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (320° 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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🟡 Cross-shore | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: jezero Bajer - Poluotok (1.6 km) → |
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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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🔴 Exposed (Waves) | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: jezero Bajer - Poluotok (1.6 km) → |
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Lebić / Garbin (SW, 225°)
Southwesterly swell and coastal surf
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🟡 Cross-shore | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: jezero Bajer - Čoka (1.7 km) → |
jezero Lepenica is a coastal beach and bay situated in Fužine (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 320°, direction NW (Maestral); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. No commercial beach infrastructure recorded for this location.
Latest official water test (2026-09-14 09:00:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 19.2 °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
Low shrubs & pine trees
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Paved asphalt road · Parking: Free parking · Crowd: Low crowd
OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED
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Photo 2MICROBIOLOGICAL WATER QUALITY · EU DIRECTIVE 2006/7/EC & REGULATION NN 73/08
Laboratory water quality monitoring
Recorded seasonal laboratory tests (9 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 jezero Lepenica
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for jezero Lepenica (Fužine).
What is the sea water quality rating at jezero Lepenica beach in Fužine? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #60001), the bathing water quality at jezero Lepenica is rated "Excellent" based on 36 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2026-09-14 09:00:00), the measured sea temperature was 19.2 °C.
Which winds is jezero Lepenica bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
jezero Lepenica faces the open sea at a bearing of 320° (NW (Maestral)). Based on its coastal relief and backing terrain, the cove provides natural wind shelter from Sirocco / Jugo (SE), while winds blowing directly from NW (Maestral) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at jezero Lepenica? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at jezero Lepenica consists of: 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 180 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at jezero Lepenica? ▾
No commercial beach infrastructure is recorded for this point — it is an unspoiled natural cove. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: Free parking.
Where is jezero Lepenica located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
jezero Lepenica is located in Fužine, Kvarner & Islands, Croatia at GPS coordinates 45.32240° N, 14.70041° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: jezero Bajer - Poluotok (1.6 km), jezero Bajer - Čoka (1.7 km), jezero Bajer - Stara plaža (2.0 km).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
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