☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Kvarner & Islands · Novi Vinodolski
Kupalište Crveni križ
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Kupalište Crveni križ , Novi Vinodolski
Beach Kupalište Crveni križ is located in Novi Vinodolski (Kvarner & Islands). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Kupalište Crveni križ · Novi Vinodolski
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195° · S (Ostro)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 195°, direction S (Ostro); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Pebble · Rocky
Seabed slope: gentle; natural shade: Low shrubs & pine trees; access: Paved asphalt road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-28 08:30:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 21 °C.
11 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Sports & volleyball, Water sports, Beach bar / Café, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Auxiliary beach facility, Fast food / Bistro, Promenade benches, Parking available, crpna.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (195° 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) | Seek opposite leeward shore in strong gusts |
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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 |
Kupalište Crveni križ is a coastal beach and bay situated in Novi Vinodolski (Kvarner & Islands). 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 195°, direction S (Ostro); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Sports & volleyball, Water sports, Beach bar / Café, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Auxiliary beach facility, Fast food / Bistro, Promenade benches, Parking available, crpna.
Latest official water test (2026-09-28 08:30:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 21 °C.
In this bay / immediate vicinity lies Marina Mitan (Novi Vinodolski) (Marina, capacity: 180 berths).
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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
Low shrubs & pine trees
Water entry & depth
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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 6MICROBIOLOGICAL 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 Kupalište Crveni križ
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Kupalište Crveni križ (Novi Vinodolski).
What is the sea water quality rating at Kupalište Crveni križ beach in Novi Vinodolski? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #6006), the bathing water quality at Kupalište Crveni križ is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2026-09-28 08:30:00), the measured sea temperature was 21 °C.
Which winds is Kupalište Crveni križ bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Kupalište Crveni križ faces the open sea at a bearing of 195° (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 Kupalište Crveni križ ? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Kupalište Crveni križ consists of: Pebble, Rocky. The seabed entry slope is moderate, and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: Low shrubs & pine trees. The swimming zone is approximately 895 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Kupalište Crveni križ ? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Sports & volleyball, Water sports, Beach bar / Café, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Auxiliary beach facility, Fast food / Bistro, Promenade benches, Parking available, crpna. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: Paid parking.
Where is Kupalište Crveni križ located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Kupalište Crveni križ is located in Novi Vinodolski, Kvarner & Islands, Croatia at GPS coordinates 45.12091° N, 14.80238° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Kupalište kod tobogana (702 m), Povile - iza bungalova (1.3 km), Uvala Novi Vinodolski (1.3 km).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Kupalište Crveni križ . Distances are straight-line measurements.
- Kupalište kod tobogana
- Povile - iza bungalova
- Uvala Novi Vinodolski
- Povile - ispod bungalova na obali
- Bribirska obala
- Zagori kupalište - istok