☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Šibenik Riviera · Obonjan
Obonjan, mjesto
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Obonjan, mjesto, Obonjan
Beach Obonjan, mjesto is located in Obonjan (Šibenik Riviera). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Obonjan, mjesto · Obonjan
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83° · E (Levante)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 83°, direction E (Levante); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Concrete plateau · Rocky
Seabed slope: Steep drop-off (over 25°); natural shade: Trees only; access: Footpath / Trail.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2025-09-30 09:40:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 20.1 °C.
4 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Waste bins / Trash cans, Auxiliary beach facility, Promenade benches, Swimmer safety barrier.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (83° 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: Zlarin, Punta (4.5 km) → |
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Jugo / Sirocco (SE, 135°)
Warm SE wind bringing long sea swells
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🔴 Exposed (Waves) | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Zlarin, mjesto (4.2 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 |
Obonjan, mjesto is a coastal beach and bay situated in Obonjan (Šibenik Riviera). 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 83°, direction E (Levante); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Waste bins / Trash cans, Auxiliary beach facility, Promenade benches, Swimmer safety barrier.
Latest official water test (2025-09-30 09:40:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 20.1 °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, Rocky.
Natural shade
Trees only
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Steep drop-off (over 25°).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Footpath / Trail · Parking: No parking · Crowd: Low crowd
OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED
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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 Obonjan, mjesto
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Obonjan, mjesto (Obonjan).
What is the sea water quality rating at Obonjan, mjesto beach in Obonjan? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #3064), the bathing water quality at Obonjan, mjesto is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2025-09-30 09:40:00), the measured sea temperature was 20.1 °C.
Which winds is Obonjan, mjesto bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Obonjan, mjesto faces the open sea at a bearing of 83° (E (Levante)). Based on its coastal relief and backing terrain, the cove provides natural wind shelter from Maestral (NW), while winds blowing directly from E (Levante) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Obonjan, mjesto? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Obonjan, mjesto consists of: Concrete plateau, Rocky. The seabed entry slope is Steep drop-off (over 25°), and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: Trees only. The swimming zone is approximately 700 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Obonjan, mjesto? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Waste bins / Trash cans, Auxiliary beach facility, Promenade benches, Swimmer safety barrier. Coastal access: Footpath / Trail; parking availability: No parking.
Where is Obonjan, mjesto located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Obonjan, mjesto is located in Obonjan, Šibenik Riviera, Croatia at GPS coordinates 43.67857° N, 15.78850° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Zlarin, mjesto (4.2 km), Zlarin, Punta (4.5 km), Prvić Luka, mjesto (4.9 km).
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