☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Zadar Region · 🏝️ Pašman Island · Dobropoljana (Pašman)
Obalni Dio
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Obalni Dio, Dobropoljana
Beach Obalni Dio is located in Dobropoljana (Zadar Region). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Obalni Dio · Dobropoljana
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59° · NE (Bora)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 59°, direction NE (Bora); 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 (2026-09-23 09:15:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22.4 °C.
9 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Wheelchair / ramp access, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Waste bins / Trash cans, Boat mooring, Showers, Promenade benches, Swimmer safety barrier.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (59° 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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🔴 Exposed (Waves) | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Obalni Potez (3.6 km) → |
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Jugo / Sirocco (SE, 135°)
Warm SE wind bringing long sea swells
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🟡 Cross-shore | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Uvala Sv. Kuzmana (2.5 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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🟢 Sheltered (Calm) | Calm swimming directly in this cove |
Obalni Dio is a coastal beach and bay situated in Dobropoljana (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 59°, direction NE (Bora); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Wheelchair / ramp access, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Waste bins / Trash cans, Boat mooring, Showers, Promenade benches, Swimmer safety barrier.
Latest official water test (2026-09-23 09:15:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22.4 °C.
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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: Free 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 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 Obalni Dio
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Obalni Dio (Dobropoljana).
What is the sea water quality rating at Obalni Dio beach in Dobropoljana? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #4118), the bathing water quality at Obalni Dio is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2026-09-23 09:15:00), the measured sea temperature was 22.4 °C.
Which winds is Obalni Dio bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Obalni Dio faces the open sea at a bearing of 59° (NE (Bora)). Based on its coastal relief and backing terrain, the cove provides natural wind shelter from Maestral (NW), while winds blowing directly from NE (Bora) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Obalni Dio? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Obalni Dio 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 500 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Obalni Dio? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Wheelchair / ramp access, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Waste bins / Trash cans, Boat mooring, Showers, Promenade benches, Swimmer safety barrier. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: Free parking.
Where is Obalni Dio located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Obalni Dio is located in Dobropoljana (Pašman Island), Zadar Region, Croatia at GPS coordinates 43.99139° N, 15.32611° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Uvala Vruljine (2.5 km), Uvala Sv. Kuzmana (2.5 km), Obalni Potez (3.6 km).
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