☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Istria · Poreč (Sv. Nikola O.)
Otok Sv. Nikola - Istok
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Otok Sv. Nikola - Istok, Poreč
Beach Otok Sv. Nikola - Istok is located in Poreč (Istria). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Otok Sv. Nikola - Istok · Poreč
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57° · NE (Bora)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 57°, direction NE (Bora); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Concrete plateau · Rocky
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°); natural shade: Low shrubs & pine trees; access: Footpath / Trail.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-22 09:20:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 24 °C.
2 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Water sports, Restrooms / Toilets.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (57° 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: Otok Sv. Nikola - Plaža Oliva (248 m) → |
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Jugo / Sirocco (SE, 135°)
Warm SE wind bringing long sea swells
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🟡 Cross-shore | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Gradska plaža Poreč (417 m) → |
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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 |
Otok Sv. Nikola - Istok is a coastal beach and bay situated in Poreč (Istria). 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 57°, direction NE (Bora); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Water sports, Restrooms / Toilets.
Latest official water test (2026-09-22 09:20:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 24 °C.
In this bay / immediate vicinity lies Marina Poreč (Marina, capacity: 129 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 Concrete plateau, Rocky.
Natural shade
Low shrubs & pine trees
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Footpath / Trail · Parking: No parking · Crowd: High crowd
OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED
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Photo 3MICROBIOLOGICAL 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 Otok Sv. Nikola - Istok
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Otok Sv. Nikola - Istok (Poreč).
What is the sea water quality rating at Otok Sv. Nikola - Istok beach in Poreč? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #7067), the bathing water quality at Otok Sv. Nikola - Istok is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2026-09-22 09:20:00), the measured sea temperature was 24 °C.
Which winds is Otok Sv. Nikola - Istok bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Otok Sv. Nikola - Istok faces the open sea at a bearing of 57° (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 Otok Sv. Nikola - Istok? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Otok Sv. Nikola - Istok consists of: Concrete plateau, Rocky. 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 230 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Otok Sv. Nikola - Istok? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Water sports, Restrooms / Toilets. Coastal access: Footpath / Trail; parking availability: No parking.
Where is Otok Sv. Nikola - Istok located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Otok Sv. Nikola - Istok is located in Poreč, Istria, Croatia at GPS coordinates 45.22436° N, 13.58840° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Otok Sv. Nikola - Plaža Oliva (248 m), Gradska plaža Poreč (417 m), Hotel Riviera - Ispod hotela (439 m).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Otok Sv. Nikola - Istok. Distances are straight-line measurements.
- Otok Sv. Nikola - Plaža Oliva
- Gradska plaža Poreč
- Hotel Riviera - Ispod hotela
- Sv. Duh - Bunker
- Poreč - Lungomare
- Rt Bara - Plaža