☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Karlovac 4 Rivers · Ozalj (Kupa)
Kupa Ozalj
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Kupa Ozalj, Ozalj
Beach Kupa Ozalj is located in Ozalj (Karlovac 4 Rivers). Official IZOR water quality: Good.
Kupa Ozalj · Ozalj
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235° · SW (Libeccio)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 235°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Natural coastal cove
Seabed slope: gentle; natural shade: none; access: standard.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-08-31 09:00:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 23.3 °C.
6 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Sports & volleyball, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Fast food / Bistro.
🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (235° 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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🟡 Cross-shore | Seek opposite leeward shore in strong gusts |
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Lebić / Garbin (SW, 225°)
Southwesterly swell and coastal surf
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🔴 Exposed (Waves) | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Korana Foginovo kupalište (15.8 km) → |
Kupa Ozalj is a coastal beach and bay situated in Ozalj (Karlovac 4 Rivers). According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR), the sea water quality here is rated as Good.
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 235°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Sports & volleyball, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Fast food / Bistro.
Latest official water test (2026-08-31 09:00:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 23.3 °C.
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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).
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MICROBIOLOGICAL WATER QUALITY · EU DIRECTIVE 2006/7/EC & REGULATION NN 73/08
Laboratory water quality monitoring
Recorded seasonal laboratory tests (10 cycles) — Rating: Good.
BAY AMENITIES · INFRASTRUCTURE & FACILITIES
Amenities and facilities on site
Amenities recorded in official beach profile.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kupa Ozalj
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Kupa Ozalj (Ozalj).
What is the sea water quality rating at Kupa Ozalj beach in Ozalj? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #11031), the bathing water quality at Kupa Ozalj is rated "Good" based on 38 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2026-08-31 09:00:00), the measured sea temperature was 23.3 °C.
Which winds is Kupa Ozalj bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Kupa Ozalj faces the open sea at a bearing of 235° (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 Kupa Ozalj? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Kupa Ozalj consists of: . The seabed entry slope is moderate, and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: limited natural shade.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Kupa Ozalj? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Sports & volleyball, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Fast food / Bistro. Coastal access: standard coastal access; parking availability: in the vicinity.
Where is Kupa Ozalj located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Kupa Ozalj is located in Ozalj, Karlovac 4 Rivers, Croatia at GPS coordinates 45.61502° N, 15.47986° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Dobra Grdun (7.2 km), Kupa Jurovo (13.8 km), Korana Foginovo kupalište (15.8 km).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
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