☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Šibenik Riviera · Pirovac
Pirovac, Starine kraj
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Pirovac, Starine kraj, Pirovac
Beach Pirovac, Starine kraj is located in Pirovac (Šibenik Riviera). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Pirovac, Starine kraj · Pirovac
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194° · S (Ostro)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 194°, direction S (Ostro); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Pebble
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°); natural shade: Low shrubs & grass only; access: Paved asphalt road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-22 09:05:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 23.3 °C.
7 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Water sports, Beach bar / Café, Waste bins / Trash cans, Water slide, Boat mooring, Showers.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (194° 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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🔴 Exposed (Waves) | 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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🔴 Exposed (Waves) | Seek opposite leeward shore in strong gusts |
Pirovac, Starine kraj is a coastal beach and bay situated in Pirovac (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 194°, direction S (Ostro); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Water sports, Beach bar / Café, Waste bins / Trash cans, Water slide, Boat mooring, Showers.
Latest official water test (2026-09-22 09:05:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 23.3 °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 Pebble.
Natural shade
Low shrubs & grass only
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Paved asphalt road · Parking: No parking · Crowd: High 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 Pirovac, Starine kraj
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Pirovac, Starine kraj (Pirovac).
What is the sea water quality rating at Pirovac, Starine kraj beach in Pirovac? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #3095), the bathing water quality at Pirovac, Starine kraj 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 09:05:00), the measured sea temperature was 23.3 °C.
Which winds is Pirovac, Starine kraj bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Pirovac, Starine kraj faces the open sea at a bearing of 194° (S (Ostro)). Based on its coastal relief and backing terrain, the cove provides natural wind shelter from Bora (NE) and Maestral (NW), while winds blowing directly from S (Ostro) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Pirovac, Starine kraj? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Pirovac, Starine kraj consists of: 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 Pirovac, Starine kraj? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Restaurant, Water sports, Beach bar / Café, Waste bins / Trash cans, Water slide, Boat mooring, Showers. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: No parking.
Where is Pirovac, Starine kraj located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Pirovac, Starine kraj is located in Pirovac, Šibenik Riviera, Croatia at GPS coordinates 43.81494° N, 15.67378° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Pirovac, Starine (113 m), Pirovac, Lolić, početak (1.0 km), Pirovac, Lolić sredina (1.1 km).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Pirovac, Starine kraj. Distances are straight-line measurements.
- Pirovac, Starine
- Pirovac, Lolić, početak
- Pirovac, Lolić sredina
- Pirovac, Lolić kraj
- Pirovac, Hotel Miran
- Tisno Rastovac