☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Šibenik Riviera · Rogoznica
Kopača
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Kopača, Rogoznica
Beach Kopača is located in Rogoznica (Šibenik Riviera). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Kopača · Rogoznica
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179° · S (Ostro)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 179°, direction S (Ostro); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Pebble
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°); natural shade: None; access: Paved asphalt road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-21 10:55:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 24.5 °C.
7 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Beach bar / Café, Waste bins / Trash cans, Boat mooring, Promenade benches, Parking available, Swimmer safety barrier.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (179° 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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🔴 Exposed (Waves) | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Šepurina plaža, (393 m) → |
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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) | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Kruščica (1.2 km) → |
Kopača is a coastal beach and bay situated in Rogoznica (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 179°, direction S (Ostro); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Beach bar / Café, Waste bins / Trash cans, Boat mooring, Promenade benches, Parking available, Swimmer safety barrier.
Latest official water test (2026-09-21 10:55:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 24.5 °C.
In this bay / immediate vicinity lies Marina Frapa (Rogoznica) (Marina, capacity: 462 berths).
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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.
Natural shade
None
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Paved asphalt road · Parking: Paid parking · Crowd: High crowd
OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED
Authentic field photos of the bay
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Photo 3MICROBIOLOGICAL 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 Kopača
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Kopača (Rogoznica).
What is the sea water quality rating at Kopača beach in Rogoznica? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #3036), the bathing water quality at Kopača is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2026-09-21 10:55:00), the measured sea temperature was 24.5 °C.
Which winds is Kopača bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Kopača faces the open sea at a bearing of 179° (S (Ostro)). 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 S (Ostro) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Kopača? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Kopača consists of: Pebble. The seabed entry slope is Gentle slope (up to 15°), and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: None. The swimming zone is approximately 100 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Kopača? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Restaurant, Beach bar / Café, Waste bins / Trash cans, Boat mooring, Promenade benches, Parking available, Swimmer safety barrier. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: Paid parking.
Where is Kopača located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Kopača is located in Rogoznica, Šibenik Riviera, Croatia at GPS coordinates 43.53368° N, 15.96197° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Šepurina plaža, (393 m), Kruščica (1.2 km), Račice (1.2 km).
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Nearby Beaches
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