☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Zadar Region · Turanj (Sv. Filip i Jakov)
Morovička
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Morovička, Turanj
Beach Morovička is located in Turanj (Zadar Region). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Morovička · Turanj
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236° · SW (Libeccio)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 236°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Concrete plateau · Pebble
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°); natural shade: Low shrubs & pine trees; access: Paved asphalt road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-24 07:55:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22 °C.
8 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Boat anchorage, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Waste bins / Trash cans, Boat mooring, Fast food / Bistro, Promenade benches.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (236° 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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🟢 Sheltered (Calm) | Calm swimming directly in this cove |
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Maestral (NW, 315°)
Refreshing afternoon summer thermal breeze
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🟡 Cross-shore | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Iza Banja (2.2 km) → |
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Lebić / Garbin (SW, 225°)
Southwesterly swell and coastal surf
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🔴 Exposed (Waves) | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Uvala Jasenica (2.4 km) → |
Morovička is a coastal beach and bay situated in Turanj (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 236°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Boat anchorage, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Waste bins / Trash cans, Boat mooring, Fast food / Bistro, Promenade benches.
Latest official water test (2026-09-24 07:55:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22 °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 Concrete plateau, Pebble.
Natural shade
Low shrubs & pine trees
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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Photo 4MICROBIOLOGICAL 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 Morovička
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Morovička (Turanj).
What is the sea water quality rating at Morovička beach in Turanj? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #4175), the bathing water quality at Morovička is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2026-09-24 07:55:00), the measured sea temperature was 22 °C.
Which winds is Morovička bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Morovička faces the open sea at a bearing of 236° (SW (Libeccio)). Based on its coastal relief and backing terrain, the cove provides natural wind shelter from Bora (NE) and Sirocco / Jugo (SE), while winds blowing directly from SW (Libeccio) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Morovička? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Morovička consists of: Concrete plateau, Pebble. 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 160 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Morovička? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Boat anchorage, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Waste bins / Trash cans, Boat mooring, Fast food / Bistro, Promenade benches. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: Paid parking.
Where is Morovička located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Morovička is located in Turanj, Zadar Region, Croatia at GPS coordinates 43.96944° N, 15.40417° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: ispod apartmanskog naselja (1.5 km), Iza Banja (2.2 km), Uvala Jasenica (2.4 km).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Morovička. Distances are straight-line measurements.