☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Zadar Region · Ist (Ist (Otok Ist))
Mjesno Kupalište (Uvala Široka)
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About Mjesno Kupalište (Uvala Široka), Ist
Beach Mjesno Kupalište (Uvala Široka) is located in Ist (Zadar Region). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Mjesno Kupalište (Uvala Široka) · Ist
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156° · SE (Sirocco)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 156°, direction SE (Sirocco); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Pebble · Concrete plateau
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°); natural shade: Low shrubs & pine trees; access: Coastal promenade.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-29 10:15:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 23.6 °C.
7 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Sports & volleyball, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Waste bins / Trash cans, Promenade benches, Swimmer safety barrier.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (156° 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) | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Uvala Lučina (10.7 km) → |
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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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🟡 Cross-shore | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Uvala Božavčica (18.8 km) → |
Mjesno Kupalište (Uvala Široka) is a coastal beach and bay situated in Ist (Zadar Region). 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 156°, direction SE (Sirocco); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Sports & volleyball, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Waste bins / Trash cans, Promenade benches, Swimmer safety barrier.
Latest official water test (2026-09-29 10:15:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 23.6 °C.
In this bay / immediate vicinity lies Privez Otok Ist (Široka) (Anchorage, capacity: 25 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, Concrete plateau.
Natural shade
Low shrubs & pine trees
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Coastal promenade · Parking: No 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 Mjesno Kupalište (Uvala Široka)
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Mjesno Kupalište (Uvala Široka) (Ist).
What is the sea water quality rating at Mjesno Kupalište (Uvala Široka) beach in Ist? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #4067), the bathing water quality at Mjesno Kupalište (Uvala Široka) is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2026-09-29 10:15:00), the measured sea temperature was 23.6 °C.
Which winds is Mjesno Kupalište (Uvala Široka) bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Mjesno Kupalište (Uvala Široka) faces the open sea at a bearing of 156° (SE (Sirocco)). 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 SE (Sirocco) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Mjesno Kupalište (Uvala Široka)? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Mjesno Kupalište (Uvala Široka) consists of: Pebble, Concrete plateau. The seabed entry slope is Gentle slope (up to 15°), and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: Low shrubs & pine trees. The swimming zone is approximately 360 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Mjesno Kupalište (Uvala Široka)? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Restaurant, Sports & volleyball, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Waste bins / Trash cans, Promenade benches, Swimmer safety barrier. Coastal access: Coastal promenade; parking availability: No parking.
Where is Mjesno Kupalište (Uvala Široka) located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Mjesno Kupalište (Uvala Široka) is located in Ist, Zadar Region, Croatia at GPS coordinates 44.27194° N, 14.76472° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Uvala Lučina (10.7 km), Olib, Mjesno Kupalište (11.9 km), Žalić (12.8 km).
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