☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Kvarner & Islands · Crikvenica
Kačjak - zapadna uvala početak
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Kačjak - zapadna uvala početak, Crikvenica
Beach Kačjak - zapadna uvala početak is located in Crikvenica (Kvarner & Islands). Official IZOR water quality: Poor.
Kačjak - zapadna uvala početak · Crikvenica
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243° · SW (Libeccio)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 243°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Pebble · Rocky
Seabed slope: gentle; natural shade: Low shrubs & pine trees; access: Coastal promenade.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-28 10:55:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 21.5 °C.
11 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Lifeguard on duty, Sports & volleyball, Water sports, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Showers, Fast food / Bistro, Parking available.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (243° 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 | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Rt Kačjak (447 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 |
Kačjak - zapadna uvala početak 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 Poor.
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 243°, 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, Showers, Fast food / Bistro, Parking available.
Latest official water test (2026-09-28 10:55:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 21.5 °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, Rocky.
Natural shade
Low shrubs & pine trees
Water entry & depth
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Access, parking & crowds
Access: Coastal promenade · Parking: Free parking · Crowd: High crowd
OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED
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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: Poor.
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 Kačjak - zapadna uvala početak
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Kačjak - zapadna uvala početak (Crikvenica).
What is the sea water quality rating at Kačjak - zapadna uvala početak beach in Crikvenica? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #6029), the bathing water quality at Kačjak - zapadna uvala početak is rated "Poor" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2026-09-28 10:55:00), the measured sea temperature was 21.5 °C.
Which winds is Kačjak - zapadna uvala početak bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Kačjak - zapadna uvala početak faces the open sea at a bearing of 243° (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 Kačjak - zapadna uvala početak? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Kačjak - zapadna uvala početak consists of: Pebble, Rocky. The seabed entry slope is moderate, and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: Low shrubs & pine trees. The swimming zone is approximately 1360 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Kačjak - zapadna uvala početak? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Restaurant, Lifeguard on duty, Sports & volleyball, Water sports, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Showers, Fast food / Bistro, Parking available. Coastal access: Coastal promenade; parking availability: Free parking.
Where is Kačjak - zapadna uvala početak located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Kačjak - zapadna uvala početak is located in Crikvenica, Kvarner & Islands, Croatia at GPS coordinates 45.20357° N, 14.64802° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Rt Kačjak (447 m), Kačjak - istok - betonirani plato (565 m), Pazdehova (1.8 km).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Kačjak - zapadna uvala početak. Distances are straight-line measurements.
- Rt Kačjak
- Kačjak - istok - betonirani plato
- Pazdehova
- Lanterna - plaža
- Odmaralište željezare Jesenice - Hotel Riviera
- Hotel Omorika