☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Šibenik Riviera · Primošten
Lokvice
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Lokvice, Primošten
Beach Lokvice is located in Primošten (Šibenik Riviera). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Lokvice · Primošten
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209° · SW (Libeccio)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 209°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Pebble
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°); natural shade: Low shrubs & grass only; access: Paved asphalt road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2025-09-22 10:10:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 23.7 °C.
6 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: 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 (209° 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: Raduča mala (374 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: Raduča velika, izlaz (778 m) → |
Lokvice is a coastal beach and bay situated in Primošten (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 209°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Beach bar / Café, Waste bins / Trash cans, Boat mooring, Promenade benches, Parking available, Swimmer safety barrier.
Latest official water test (2025-09-22 10:10:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 23.7 °C.
In this bay / immediate vicinity lies Marina Kremik (Primošten) (Marina, capacity: 393 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.
Natural shade
Low shrubs & grass only
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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📷 Main panorama
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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.
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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 Lokvice
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Lokvice (Primošten).
What is the sea water quality rating at Lokvice beach in Primošten? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #3037), the bathing water quality at Lokvice is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2025-09-22 10:10:00), the measured sea temperature was 23.7 °C.
Which winds is Lokvice bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Lokvice faces the open sea at a bearing of 209° (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 Lokvice? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Lokvice consists of: Pebble. The seabed entry slope is Gentle slope (up to 15°), and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: Low shrubs & grass only. The swimming zone is approximately 200 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Lokvice? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: 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 Lokvice located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Lokvice is located in Primošten, Šibenik Riviera, Croatia at GPS coordinates 43.58547° N, 15.92677° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Raduča mala (374 m), Raduča velika, početak (597 m), Raduča velika (625 m).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Lokvice. Distances are straight-line measurements.
- Raduča mala
- Raduča velika, početak
- Raduča velika
- Hotel Zora
- Raduča velika, sredina
- Raduča velika, izlaz