☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Zadar Region · Kožino (Zadar)
Peruštine
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Peruštine, Kožino
Beach Peruštine is located in Kožino (Zadar Region). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Peruštine · Kožino
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233° · SW (Libeccio)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 233°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Pebble · Rocky
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°); natural shade: Trees only; access: Footpath / Trail.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-22 08:30:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 23.2 °C.
2 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Boat anchorage, Waste bins / Trash cans.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (233° 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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🟡 Cross-shore | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Diklovac-Sjever (2.3 km) → |
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Maestral (NW, 315°)
Refreshing afternoon summer thermal breeze
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🟡 Cross-shore | 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) | Seek opposite leeward shore in strong gusts |
Peruštine is a coastal beach and bay situated in Kožino (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 233°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Boat anchorage, Waste bins / Trash cans.
Latest official water test (2026-09-22 08:30:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 23.2 °C.
METEO & MARINE GUIDE · OPEN-METEO MARINE & DHMZ
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 Pebble, Rocky.
Natural shade
Trees only
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
Authentic field photos of the bay
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Photo 5MICROBIOLOGICAL WATER QUALITY · EU DIRECTIVE 2006/7/EC & REGULATION NN 73/08
Laboratory water quality monitoring
Recorded seasonal laboratory tests (10 cycles) — Rating: Excellent.
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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 Peruštine
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Peruštine (Kožino).
What is the sea water quality rating at Peruštine beach in Kožino? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #4052), the bathing water quality at Peruštine 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 08:30:00), the measured sea temperature was 23.2 °C.
Which winds is Peruštine bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Peruštine faces the open sea at a bearing of 233° (SW (Libeccio)). Based on its coastal relief and backing terrain, the cove provides natural wind shelter from Bora (NE), while winds blowing directly from SW (Libeccio) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Peruštine? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Peruštine consists of: Pebble, Rocky. 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 250 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Peruštine? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Boat anchorage, Waste bins / Trash cans. Coastal access: Footpath / Trail; parking availability: No parking.
Where is Peruštine located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Peruštine is located in Kožino, Zadar Region, Croatia at GPS coordinates 44.15861° N, 15.19361° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Diklo-Sjever (1.3 km), Diklovac-Sjever (2.3 km), Sv. Bartul (2.3 km).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
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