☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Zadar Region · Posedarje
Porat
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Porat, Posedarje
Beach Porat is located in Posedarje (Zadar Region). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Porat · Posedarje
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170° · S (Ostro)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 170°, 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 09:40:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 21 °C.
10 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Sports & volleyball, Wheelchair / ramp access, Boat anchorage, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Waste bins / Trash cans, Boat mooring, Fast food / Bistro, Promenade benches.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (170° 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) | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Mjesna obala (5.3 km) → |
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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) | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Sv. Duh (552 m) → |
Porat is a coastal beach and bay situated in Posedarje (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 170°, direction S (Ostro); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Sports & volleyball, Wheelchair / ramp access, Boat anchorage, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Waste bins / Trash cans, Boat mooring, Fast food / Bistro, Promenade benches.
Latest official water test (2026-09-22 09:40:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 21 °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: Paid 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 Porat
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Porat (Posedarje).
What is the sea water quality rating at Porat beach in Posedarje? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #4215), 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 09:40:00), the measured sea temperature was 21 °C.
Which winds is Porat bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Porat faces the open sea at a bearing of 170° (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 Porat? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Porat 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 65 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Porat? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Restaurant, Sports & volleyball, Wheelchair / ramp access, Boat anchorage, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Waste bins / Trash cans, Boat mooring, Fast food / Bistro, Promenade benches. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: Paid parking.
Where is Porat located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Porat is located in Posedarje, Zadar Region, Croatia at GPS coordinates 44.20940° N, 15.47736° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Kraj Branimirove Obale (388 m), Sv. Duh (552 m), Obalni potez Jasenice (5.3 km).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
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