☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Kvarner & Islands · 🏝️ Krk Island · Malinska
Porat
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Porat, Malinska
Beach Porat is located in Malinska (Kvarner & Islands). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Porat · Malinska
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39° · NE (Bora)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 39°, direction NE (Bora); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Concrete plateau · Rocky
Seabed slope: gentle; natural shade: Trees only; access: Coastal promenade.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-22 12:14:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22.8 °C.
6 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Beach bar / Café, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Promenade benches.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (39° 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: Malinska - plaža Rupa (2.1 km) → |
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Jugo / Sirocco (SE, 135°)
Warm SE wind bringing long sea swells
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🟡 Cross-shore | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Uvala Vantačići (585 m) → |
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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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🟢 Sheltered (Calm) | Calm swimming directly in this cove |
Porat is a coastal beach and bay situated in Malinska (Kvarner & Islands). 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 39°, direction NE (Bora); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Beach bar / Café, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Promenade benches.
Latest official water test (2026-09-22 12:14:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22.8 °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 Concrete plateau, Rocky.
Natural shade
Trees only
Water entry & depth
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Access, parking & crowds
Access: Coastal promenade · 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:
Accommodation near Porat
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Frequently Asked Questions About Porat
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Porat (Malinska).
What is the sea water quality rating at Porat beach in Malinska? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #6131), the bathing water quality at Porat 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 12:14:00), the measured sea temperature was 22.8 °C.
Which winds is Porat bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Porat faces the open sea at a bearing of 39° (NE (Bora)). Based on its coastal relief and backing terrain, the cove provides natural wind shelter from offshore winds blowing from the hinterland, while winds blowing directly from NE (Bora) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Porat? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Porat consists of: Concrete plateau, Rocky. The seabed entry slope is moderate, and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: Trees only. The swimming zone is approximately 1130 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Porat? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Beach bar / Café, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Promenade benches. Coastal access: Coastal promenade; parking availability: No parking.
Where is Porat located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Porat is located in Malinska (Krk Island), Kvarner & Islands, Croatia at GPS coordinates 45.11942° N, 14.49861° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Uvala Vantačići (585 m), Porat - Hotel Pinia (845 m), Uvala Rova (1.3 km).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Porat. Distances are straight-line measurements.