☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Šibenik Riviera · Kaprije
Kaprije, mjesto
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Kaprije, mjesto, Kaprije
Beach Kaprije, mjesto is located in Kaprije (Šibenik Riviera). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Kaprije, mjesto · Kaprije
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283° · W (Ponente)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 283°, direction W (Ponente); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Sandy · Paved stone
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°); natural shade: Low shrubs & pine trees; access: Footpath / Trail.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2025-09-30 09:55:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 20.8 °C.
4 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Waste bins / Trash cans, Boat mooring, Auxiliary beach facility, Promenade benches.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (283° 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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🔴 Exposed (Waves) | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Obonjan, mjesto (6.3 km) → |
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Lebić / Garbin (SW, 225°)
Southwesterly swell and coastal surf
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🔴 Exposed (Waves) | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Obonjan, mjesto (6.3 km) → |
Kaprije, mjesto is a coastal beach and bay situated in Kaprije (Šibenik Riviera). 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 283°, direction W (Ponente); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Waste bins / Trash cans, Boat mooring, Auxiliary beach facility, Promenade benches.
Latest official water test (2025-09-30 09:55:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 20.8 °C.
In this bay / immediate vicinity lies Sidrište Uvala Nozdra (Kaprije) (Mooring buoy field, capacity: 30 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 Sandy, Paved stone.
Natural shade
Low shrubs & pine trees
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Footpath / Trail · Parking: No parking · Crowd: Low 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.
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 Kaprije, mjesto
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Kaprije, mjesto (Kaprije).
What is the sea water quality rating at Kaprije, mjesto beach in Kaprije? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #3065), the bathing water quality at Kaprije, mjesto is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2025-09-30 09:55:00), the measured sea temperature was 20.8 °C.
Which winds is Kaprije, mjesto bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Kaprije, mjesto faces the open sea at a bearing of 283° (W (Ponente)). 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 W (Ponente) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Kaprije, mjesto? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Kaprije, mjesto consists of: Sandy, Paved stone. 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 400 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Kaprije, mjesto? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Waste bins / Trash cans, Boat mooring, Auxiliary beach facility, Promenade benches. Coastal access: Footpath / Trail; parking availability: No parking.
Where is Kaprije, mjesto located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Kaprije, mjesto is located in Kaprije, Šibenik Riviera, Croatia at GPS coordinates 43.68480° N, 15.71026° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Obonjan, mjesto (6.3 km), Prvić Šepurin, mjesto (8.0 km), Prvić Luka, mjesto (8.2 km).
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