☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Istria · Bale (Kolone)
Kolone - Uvala Sv. Jakov
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Kolone - Uvala Sv. Jakov, Bale
Beach Kolone - Uvala Sv. Jakov is located in Bale (Istria). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Kolone - Uvala Sv. Jakov · Bale
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225° · SW (Libeccio)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 225°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Pebble · Rocky
Seabed slope: Moderate slope (15–25°); natural shade: Trees only; access: Unpaved gravel road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-10-01 12:15:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 23 °C.
3 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Water sports, Beach bar / Café, Waste bins / Trash cans.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (225° 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 Veštar - Uvala sredina (5.3 km) → |
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Maestral (NW, 315°)
Refreshing afternoon summer thermal breeze
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🟡 Cross-shore | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Barbariga - Mandriol (2.8 km) → |
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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 |
Kolone - Uvala Sv. Jakov is a coastal beach and bay situated in Bale (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 225°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Water sports, Beach bar / Café, Waste bins / Trash cans.
Latest official water test (2026-10-01 12:15:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 23 °C.
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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, Rocky.
Natural shade
Trees only
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Moderate slope (15–25°).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Unpaved gravel road · Parking: Free parking · Crowd: High crowd
OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED
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📷 Main panoramaMICROBIOLOGICAL 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 Kolone - Uvala Sv. Jakov
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Kolone - Uvala Sv. Jakov (Bale).
What is the sea water quality rating at Kolone - Uvala Sv. Jakov beach in Bale? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #7247), the bathing water quality at Kolone - Uvala Sv. Jakov is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2026-10-01 12:15:00), the measured sea temperature was 23 °C.
Which winds is Kolone - Uvala Sv. Jakov bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Kolone - Uvala Sv. Jakov faces the open sea at a bearing of 225° (SW (Libeccio)). Based on its coastal relief and backing terrain, the cove provides natural wind shelter from Bora (NE), while winds blowing directly from SW (Libeccio) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Kolone - Uvala Sv. Jakov? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Kolone - Uvala Sv. Jakov consists of: Pebble, Rocky. The seabed entry slope is Moderate slope (15–25°), and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: Trees only. The swimming zone is approximately 350 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Kolone - Uvala Sv. Jakov? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Water sports, Beach bar / Café, Waste bins / Trash cans. Coastal access: Unpaved gravel road; parking availability: Free parking.
Where is Kolone - Uvala Sv. Jakov located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Kolone - Uvala Sv. Jakov is located in Bale, Istria, Croatia at GPS coordinates 45.00795° N, 13.72023° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Kolone - Uvala Sv. Pavao (1.7 km), Barbariga - Mandriol (2.8 km), AC Veštar - Uvala sredina (5.3 km).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Kolone - Uvala Sv. Jakov. Distances are straight-line measurements.
- Kolone - Uvala Sv. Pavao
- Barbariga - Mandriol
- AC Veštar - Uvala sredina
- AC Veštar - Sjeverna strana uvale
- AC Polari - Prema rtu Bili Runci
- AC Polari - Prema rtu Eva