☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Kvarner & Islands · 🏝️ Krk Island · Krk
Porporela
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Porporela, Krk
Beach Porporela is located in Krk (Kvarner & Islands). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Porporela · Krk
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116° · SE (Sirocco)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 116°, direction SE (Sirocco); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Pebble · Concrete plateau
Seabed slope: gentle; natural shade: Low shrubs & pine trees; access: Paved asphalt road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2025-09-25 09:41:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22.7 °C.
14 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Lifeguard on duty, Sports & volleyball, Water sports, Wheelchair / ramp access, Diving center, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Auxiliary beach facility, Fast food / Bistro, Parking available.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (116° 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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🟡 Cross-shore | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Portopižana (388 m) → |
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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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🟢 Sheltered (Calm) | Calm swimming directly in this cove |
Porporela is a coastal beach and bay situated in Krk (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 116°, direction SE (Sirocco); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Lifeguard on duty, Sports & volleyball, Water sports, Wheelchair / ramp access, Diving center, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Auxiliary beach facility, Fast food / Bistro, Parking available.
Latest official water test (2025-09-25 09:41:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22.7 °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, Concrete plateau.
Natural shade
Low shrubs & pine trees
Water entry & depth
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Access, parking & crowds
Access: Paved asphalt road · Parking: Paid 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.
Exact count of recorded items on site:
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Frequently Asked Questions About Porporela
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Porporela (Krk).
What is the sea water quality rating at Porporela beach in Krk? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #6134), the bathing water quality at Porporela is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2025-09-25 09:41:00), the measured sea temperature was 22.7 °C.
Which winds is Porporela bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Porporela faces the open sea at a bearing of 116° (SE (Sirocco)). Based on its coastal relief and backing terrain, the cove provides natural wind shelter from Maestral (NW), while winds blowing directly from SE (Sirocco) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Porporela? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Porporela consists of: Pebble, Concrete plateau. The seabed entry slope is moderate, and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: Low shrubs & pine trees. The swimming zone is approximately 550 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Porporela? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Restaurant, Lifeguard on duty, Sports & volleyball, Water sports, Wheelchair / ramp access, Diving center, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Auxiliary beach facility, Fast food / Bistro, Parking available. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: Paid parking.
Where is Porporela located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Porporela is located in Krk (Krk Island), Kvarner & Islands, Croatia at GPS coordinates 45.02188° N, 14.57482° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: AK Ježevac (378 m), Portopižana (388 m), Kupalište Dražica (502 m).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Porporela. Distances are straight-line measurements.