☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Lika Coast & North Pag · Senj
Lukovo Otočko
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Lukovo Otočko, Senj
Beach Lukovo Otočko is located in Senj (Lika Coast & North Pag). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Lukovo Otočko · Senj
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315° · NW (Maestral)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 315°, direction NW (Maestral); 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 (2026-09-22 09:30:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 19.2 °C.
Natural cove
No commercial beach infrastructure recorded for this location.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (315° 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 | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Uvala Klada (4.2 km) → |
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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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🔴 Exposed (Waves) | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Uvala Zastolac (11.0 km) → |
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Lebić / Garbin (SW, 225°)
Southwesterly swell and coastal surf
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🟡 Cross-shore | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Uvala Zastolac (11.0 km) → |
Lukovo Otočko is a coastal beach and bay situated in Senj (Lika Coast & North Pag). 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 315°, direction NW (Maestral); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. No commercial beach infrastructure recorded for this location.
Latest official water test (2026-09-22 09:30:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 19.2 °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).
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: Free parking · Crowd: High crowd
OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED
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📷 Main panoramaMICROBIOLOGICAL 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.
🌿 No commercial infrastructure recorded for this site — it is a natural bay or quiet beach without facilities.
Exact count of recorded items on site:
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lukovo Otočko
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Lukovo Otočko (Senj).
What is the sea water quality rating at Lukovo Otočko beach in Senj? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #5048), the bathing water quality at Lukovo Otočko is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2026-09-22 09:30:00), the measured sea temperature was 19.2 °C.
Which winds is Lukovo Otočko bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Lukovo Otočko faces the open sea at a bearing of 315° (NW (Maestral)). Based on its coastal relief and backing terrain, the cove provides natural wind shelter from Sirocco / Jugo (SE), while winds blowing directly from NW (Maestral) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Lukovo Otočko? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Lukovo Otočko 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 150 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Lukovo Otočko? ▾
No commercial beach infrastructure is recorded for this point — it is an unspoiled natural cove. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: Free parking.
Where is Lukovo Otočko located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Lukovo Otočko is located in Senj, Lika Coast & North Pag, Croatia at GPS coordinates 44.85485° N, 14.89118° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Uvala Klada (4.2 km), Starigrad (6.4 km), Uvala Zastolac (11.0 km).
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