☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Zadar Region · Olib
Olib, Mjesno Kupalište
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About Olib, Mjesno Kupalište, Olib
Beach Olib, Mjesno Kupalište is located in Olib (Zadar Region). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Olib, Mjesno Kupalište · Olib
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310° · NW (Maestral)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 310°, direction NW (Maestral); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Concrete plateau · Pebble
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°); natural shade: Low shrubs & grass only; access: Coastal promenade.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-29 08:35:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22.4 °C.
10 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Sports & volleyball, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Restrooms / Toilets, Boat mooring, Showers, Promenade benches, Swimmer safety barrier, Pier / Jetty.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (310° 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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🟡 Cross-shore | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Žalić (6.7 km) → |
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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) | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Mjesno Kupalište (Uvala Široka) (11.9 km) → |
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Lebić / Garbin (SW, 225°)
Southwesterly swell and coastal surf
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🟡 Cross-shore | Seek opposite leeward shore in strong gusts |
Olib, Mjesno Kupalište is a coastal beach and bay situated in Olib (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 310°, direction NW (Maestral); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Sports & volleyball, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Restrooms / Toilets, Boat mooring, Showers, Promenade benches, Swimmer safety barrier, Pier / Jetty.
Latest official water test (2026-09-29 08:35:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22.4 °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
Low shrubs & grass only
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 Olib, Mjesno Kupalište
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Olib, Mjesno Kupalište (Olib).
What is the sea water quality rating at Olib, Mjesno Kupalište beach in Olib? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #4072), the bathing water quality at Olib, Mjesno Kupalište 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 08:35:00), the measured sea temperature was 22.4 °C.
Which winds is Olib, Mjesno Kupalište bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Olib, Mjesno Kupalište faces the open sea at a bearing of 310° (NW (Maestral)). Based on its coastal relief and backing terrain, the cove provides natural wind shelter from Sirocco / Jugo (SE), while winds blowing directly from NW (Maestral) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Olib, Mjesno Kupalište? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Olib, Mjesno Kupalište 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 & grass only. The swimming zone is approximately 200 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Olib, Mjesno Kupalište? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Restaurant, Sports & volleyball, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Restrooms / Toilets, Boat mooring, Showers, Promenade benches, Swimmer safety barrier, Pier / Jetty. Coastal access: Coastal promenade; parking availability: No parking.
Where is Olib, Mjesno Kupalište located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Olib, Mjesno Kupalište is located in Olib, Zadar Region, Croatia at GPS coordinates 44.37838° N, 14.77535° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Žalić (6.7 km), Mjesno Kupalište (Uvala Široka) (11.9 km), Uvala Šimuni (17.4 km).
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