☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Istria · Brtonigla (Karigador)
Karigador - Molo
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Karigador - Molo, Brtonigla
Beach Karigador - Molo is located in Brtonigla (Istria). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Karigador - Molo · Brtonigla
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214° · SW (Libeccio)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 214°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Rocky · Concrete plateau
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°); natural shade: None; access: Paved asphalt road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-22 08:34:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 24 °C.
5 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Wheelchair / ramp access, Children's playground, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Promenade benches.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (214° 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: AC Ladin Gaj - FKK (južni dio) (1.1 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) | Seek opposite leeward shore in strong gusts |
Karigador - Molo is a coastal beach and bay situated in Brtonigla (Istria). 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 214°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Wheelchair / ramp access, Children's playground, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Promenade benches.
Latest official water test (2026-09-22 08:34:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 24 °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 Rocky, Concrete plateau.
Natural shade
None
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Paved asphalt road · Parking: Free parking · Crowd: High crowd
OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED
Authentic field photos of the bay
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Photo 4MICROBIOLOGICAL 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 Karigador - Molo
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Karigador - Molo (Brtonigla).
What is the sea water quality rating at Karigador - Molo beach in Brtonigla? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #7037), the bathing water quality at Karigador - Molo is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2026-09-22 08:34:00), the measured sea temperature was 24 °C.
Which winds is Karigador - Molo bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Karigador - Molo faces the open sea at a bearing of 214° (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 Karigador - Molo? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Karigador - Molo consists of: Rocky, Concrete plateau. The seabed entry slope is Gentle slope (up to 15°), and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: None. The swimming zone is approximately 450 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Karigador - Molo? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Wheelchair / ramp access, Children's playground, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Promenade benches. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: Free parking.
Where is Karigador - Molo located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Karigador - Molo is located in Brtonigla, Istria, Croatia at GPS coordinates 45.35886° N, 13.54650° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: AC Ladin Gaj - FKK (južni dio) (1.1 km), Uvala Kanova - Ispod restorana (1.5 km), Rt Malin - Ispod kafića Plaja (1.7 km).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Karigador - Molo. Distances are straight-line measurements.
- AC Ladin Gaj - FKK (južni dio)
- Uvala Kanova - Ispod restorana
- Rt Malin - Ispod kafića Plaja
- Mareda - Caffe Macumba
- AC Mareda - Ispod restorana
- Uvala Slanik