☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Zadar Region · Biograd na Moru
Kumenat
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Kumenat, Biograd n/m
Beach Kumenat is located in Biograd n/m (Zadar Region). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Kumenat · Biograd n/m
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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.
Pebble · Rocky
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°); natural shade: None; access: Footpath / Trail.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2025-09-23 10:05:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 23 °C.
5 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Beach bar / Café, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Swimmer safety barrier.
📋 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: Bošana (2.9 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) | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Studenac (2.7 km) → |
Kumenat is a coastal beach and bay situated in Biograd n/m (Zadar Region). 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: Beach bar / Café, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Swimmer safety barrier.
Latest official water test (2025-09-23 10:05:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 23 °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 Pebble, Rocky.
Natural shade
None
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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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 Kumenat
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Kumenat (Biograd n/m).
What is the sea water quality rating at Kumenat beach in Biograd na Moru? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #4077), the bathing water quality at Kumenat is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2025-09-23 10:05:00), the measured sea temperature was 23 °C.
Which winds is Kumenat bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Kumenat 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 Kumenat? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Kumenat consists of: Pebble, Rocky. The seabed entry slope is Gentle slope (up to 15°), and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: None. The swimming zone is approximately 350 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Kumenat? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Beach bar / Café, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Swimmer safety barrier. Coastal access: Footpath / Trail; parking availability: No parking.
Where is Kumenat located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Kumenat is located in Biograd na Moru, Zadar Region, Croatia at GPS coordinates 43.92222° N, 15.45889° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Soline (1.1 km), Dražica (1.6 km), Pilatuša Madona (2.4 km).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Kumenat. Distances are straight-line measurements.