☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Zadar Region · Sveti Petar (Sv. Filip i Jakov)
Obalni Potez
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Obalni Potez, Sveti Petar
Beach Obalni Potez is located in Sveti Petar (Zadar Region). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Obalni Potez · Sveti Petar
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256° · W (Ponente)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 256°, direction W (Ponente); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Concrete plateau · Pebble
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°); natural shade: Trees only; access: Paved asphalt road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-23 08:55:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22.2 °C.
11 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Sports & volleyball, Wheelchair / ramp access, Beach bar / Café, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Boat mooring, Promenade benches, Swimmer safety barrier, Camping site.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (256° 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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🔴 Exposed (Waves) | 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) | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Uvala Vruljine (3.5 km) → |
Obalni Potez is a coastal beach and bay situated in Sveti Petar (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 256°, direction W (Ponente); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Sports & volleyball, Wheelchair / ramp access, Beach bar / Café, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Boat mooring, Promenade benches, Swimmer safety barrier, Camping site.
Latest official water test (2026-09-23 08:55:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22.2 °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 Concrete plateau, 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 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Obalni Potez
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Obalni Potez (Sveti Petar).
What is the sea water quality rating at Obalni Potez beach in Sveti Petar? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #4176), the bathing water quality at Obalni Potez 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 08:55:00), the measured sea temperature was 22.2 °C.
Which winds is Obalni Potez bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Obalni Potez faces the open sea at a bearing of 256° (W (Ponente)). 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 W (Ponente) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Obalni Potez? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Obalni Potez consists of: Concrete plateau, 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 278 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Obalni Potez? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Restaurant, Sports & volleyball, Wheelchair / ramp access, Beach bar / Café, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Boat mooring, Promenade benches, Swimmer safety barrier, Camping site. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: Free parking.
Where is Obalni Potez located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Obalni Potez is located in Sveti Petar, Zadar Region, Croatia at GPS coordinates 44.00500° N, 15.36694° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Tustica (3.5 km), Uvala Vruljine (3.5 km), Obalni Dio (3.6 km).
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Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Obalni Potez. Distances are straight-line measurements.