☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Zadar Region · 🏝️ Ugljan Island · Preko (Otok Ugljan)
Otočić Galovac
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Otočić Galovac, Preko
Beach Otočić Galovac is located in Preko (Zadar Region). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Otočić Galovac · Preko
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61° · NE (Bora)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 61°, direction NE (Bora); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Rocky · Concrete plateau
Seabed slope: Moderate slope (15–25°); natural shade: Low shrubs & pine trees; access: Boat access only (by sea).
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-23 10:40:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 23 °C.
9 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Waste bins / Trash cans, Boat mooring, Aquapark / Inflatables, Fast food / Bistro, Promenade benches, Swimmer safety barrier.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (61° 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: Hotel Kolovare (4.3 km) → |
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Jugo / Sirocco (SE, 135°)
Warm SE wind bringing long sea swells
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🟡 Cross-shore | Seek opposite leeward shore in strong gusts |
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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 |
Otočić Galovac is a coastal beach and bay situated in Preko (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 61°, direction NE (Bora); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Waste bins / Trash cans, Boat mooring, Aquapark / Inflatables, Fast food / Bistro, Promenade benches, Swimmer safety barrier.
Latest official water test (2026-09-23 10:40:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 23 °C.
In this bay / immediate vicinity lies Marina Preko (Otok Ugljan) (Marina, capacity: 87 berths).
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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 Rocky, Concrete plateau.
Natural shade
Low shrubs & pine trees
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Moderate slope (15–25°).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Boat access only (by sea) · Parking: No parking · Crowd: Low crowd
OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED
Authentic field photos of the bay
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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 Otočić Galovac
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Otočić Galovac (Preko).
What is the sea water quality rating at Otočić Galovac beach in Preko? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #4131), the bathing water quality at Otočić Galovac 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 10:40:00), the measured sea temperature was 23 °C.
Which winds is Otočić Galovac bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Otočić Galovac faces the open sea at a bearing of 61° (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 Otočić Galovac? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Otočić Galovac consists of: Rocky, Concrete plateau. The seabed entry slope is Moderate slope (15–25°), and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: Low shrubs & pine trees. The swimming zone is approximately 230 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Otočić Galovac? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Waste bins / Trash cans, Boat mooring, Aquapark / Inflatables, Fast food / Bistro, Promenade benches, Swimmer safety barrier. Coastal access: Boat access only (by sea); parking availability: No parking.
Where is Otočić Galovac located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Otočić Galovac is located in Preko (Ugljan Island), Zadar Region, Croatia at GPS coordinates 44.08417° N, 15.18833° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Jaz (312 m), Sveti Petar (848 m), Uvala Batalaža (3.0 km).
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