☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Istria · Umag (Lovrečica)
Lovrečica - Molo
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Lovrečica - Molo, Umag
Beach Lovrečica - Molo is located in Umag (Istria). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Lovrečica - Molo · Umag
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234° · SW (Libeccio)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 234°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Rocky · Pebble
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°); natural shade: Trees only; access: Paved asphalt road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2025-09-23 08:27:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 24 °C.
1 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Waste bins / Trash cans.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (234° 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: Uvala Slanik (381 m) → |
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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) | Seek opposite leeward shore in strong gusts |
Lovrečica - Molo is a coastal beach and bay situated in Umag (Istria). 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 234°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Waste bins / Trash cans.
Latest official water test (2025-09-23 08:27:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 24 °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 Rocky, Pebble.
Natural shade
Trees only
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Paved asphalt road · Parking: Free parking · Crowd: High crowd
OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED
Authentic field photos of the bay
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Photo 2MICROBIOLOGICAL 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 Lovrečica - Molo
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Lovrečica - Molo (Umag).
What is the sea water quality rating at Lovrečica - Molo beach in Umag? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #7032), the bathing water quality at Lovrečica - Molo 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 08:27:00), the measured sea temperature was 24 °C.
Which winds is Lovrečica - Molo bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Lovrečica - Molo faces the open sea at a bearing of 234° (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 Lovrečica - Molo? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Lovrečica - Molo consists of: Rocky, Pebble. The seabed entry slope is Gentle slope (up to 15°), and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: Trees only. The swimming zone is approximately 250 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Lovrečica - Molo? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Waste bins / Trash cans. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: Free parking.
Where is Lovrečica - Molo located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Lovrečica - Molo is located in Umag, Istria, Croatia at GPS coordinates 45.38100° N, 13.53602° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Uvala Slanik (381 m), Rt Malin - Ispod kafića Plaja (937 m), Uvala Kanova - Ispod restorana (1.1 km).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Lovrečica - Molo. Distances are straight-line measurements.
- Uvala Slanik
- Rt Malin - Ispod kafića Plaja
- Uvala Kanova - Ispod restorana
- AC Finida - Sredina
- AC Ladin Gaj - FKK (južni dio)
- Špina - Špina