☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Zadar Region · Zaton (Nin)
Pliša
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Pliša, Zaton
Beach Pliša is located in Zaton (Zadar Region). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Pliša · Zaton
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288° · W (Ponente)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 288°, direction W (Ponente); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Sandy · Rocky
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°); natural shade: Low shrubs & pine trees; access: Unpaved gravel road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-22 09:20:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22.8 °C.
14 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Sports & volleyball, Water sports, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Boat mooring, vru, Showers, Auxiliary beach facility, Promenade benches, Parking available, Swimmer safety barrier.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (288° 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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🟢 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: Zaton H.R. 1 (1.4 km) → |
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Lebić / Garbin (SW, 225°)
Southwesterly swell and coastal surf
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🔴 Exposed (Waves) | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Kraljičina Plaža (3.8 km) → |
Pliša is a coastal beach and bay situated in Zaton (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 288°, direction W (Ponente); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Sports & volleyball, Water sports, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Boat mooring, vru, Showers, Auxiliary beach facility, Promenade benches, Parking available, Swimmer safety barrier.
Latest official water test (2026-09-22 09:20:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22.8 °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 Sandy, Rocky.
Natural shade
Low shrubs & pine trees
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Unpaved gravel road · Parking: Free 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pliša
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Pliša (Zaton).
What is the sea water quality rating at Pliša beach in Zaton? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #4189), the bathing water quality at Pliša 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 22.8 °C.
Which winds is Pliša bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Pliša faces the open sea at a bearing of 288° (W (Ponente)). Based on its coastal relief and backing terrain, the cove provides natural wind shelter from Bora (NE) and Sirocco / Jugo (SE), while winds blowing directly from W (Ponente) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Pliša? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Pliša consists of: Sandy, 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 700 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Pliša? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Sports & volleyball, Water sports, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Boat mooring, vru, Showers, Auxiliary beach facility, Promenade benches, Parking available, Swimmer safety barrier. Coastal access: Unpaved gravel road; parking availability: Free parking.
Where is Pliša located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Pliša is located in Zaton, Zadar Region, Croatia at GPS coordinates 44.21917° N, 15.16333° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Jaz (650 m), Zaton H.R. 2 (1.2 km), Zaton H.R. 1 (1.4 km).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Pliša. Distances are straight-line measurements.