☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Kvarner & Islands · Opatija
Kupalište Tomaševac
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Kupalište Tomaševac, Opatija
Beach Kupalište Tomaševac is located in Opatija (Kvarner & Islands). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Kupalište Tomaševac · Opatija
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115° · SE (Sirocco)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 115°, direction SE (Sirocco); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Pebble · Sandy
Seabed slope: gentle; natural shade: None; access: Coastal promenade.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-21 09:07:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22.9 °C.
10 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Lifeguard on duty, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Auxiliary beach facility, Promenade benches, Parking available, prelj.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (115° 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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🟡 Cross-shore | Seek opposite leeward shore in strong gusts |
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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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🟢 Sheltered (Calm) | Calm swimming directly in this cove |
Kupalište Tomaševac is a coastal beach and bay situated in Opatija (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 115°, direction SE (Sirocco); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Lifeguard on duty, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Auxiliary beach facility, Promenade benches, Parking available, prelj.
Latest official water test (2026-09-21 09:07:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22.9 °C.
In this bay / immediate vicinity lies Marina Admiral Opatija (Marina, capacity: 160 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, Sandy.
Natural shade
None
Water entry & depth
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Access, parking & crowds
Access: Coastal promenade · Parking: Paid parking · Crowd: High crowd
OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED
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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 Tomaševac
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Kupalište Tomaševac (Opatija).
What is the sea water quality rating at Kupalište Tomaševac beach in Opatija? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #6074), the bathing water quality at Kupalište Tomaševac 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 09:07:00), the measured sea temperature was 22.9 °C.
Which winds is Kupalište Tomaševac bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Kupalište Tomaševac faces the open sea at a bearing of 115° (SE (Sirocco)). Based on its coastal relief and backing terrain, the cove provides natural wind shelter from Maestral (NW), while winds blowing directly from SE (Sirocco) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Kupalište Tomaševac? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Kupalište Tomaševac consists of: Pebble, Sandy. The seabed entry slope is moderate, and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: None. The swimming zone is approximately 525 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Kupalište Tomaševac? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Lifeguard on duty, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Auxiliary beach facility, Promenade benches, Parking available, prelj. Coastal access: Coastal promenade; parking availability: Paid parking.
Where is Kupalište Tomaševac located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Kupalište Tomaševac is located in Opatija, Kvarner & Islands, Croatia at GPS coordinates 45.33891° N, 14.31179° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Hotel Miramar - plaža (258 m), Plaža ispod hotela Belveder (462 m), Kupalište Lido (539 m).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Kupalište Tomaševac. Distances are straight-line measurements.
- Hotel Miramar - plaža
- Plaža ispod hotela Belveder
- Kupalište Lido
- Hotel Kvarner - kupalište
- Lipovica
- Hotel Milenij - kupalište