☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Zadar Region · Zadar
Punta Bajlo
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Punta Bajlo, Zadar
Beach Punta Bajlo is located in Zadar (Zadar Region). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Punta Bajlo · Zadar
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187° · S (Ostro)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 187°, direction S (Ostro); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Rocky · Concrete plateau
Seabed slope: Steep drop-off (over 25°); natural shade: Trees only; access: Paved asphalt road.
Sufficient
Latest official water test (2026-09-23 08:06:00): rating "Sufficient", sea temperature 23 °C.
10 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Sports & volleyball, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Auxiliary beach facility, Fast food / Bistro, Promenade benches, Parking available.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (187° 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: Lipauska (2.8 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) | Seek opposite leeward shore in strong gusts |
Punta Bajlo is a coastal beach and bay situated in Zadar (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 187°, direction S (Ostro); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Sports & volleyball, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Auxiliary beach facility, Fast food / Bistro, Promenade benches, Parking available.
Latest official water test (2026-09-23 08:06:00): rating "Sufficient", sea temperature 23 °C.
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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 Rocky, Concrete plateau.
Natural shade
Trees only
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Steep drop-off (over 25°).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Paved asphalt road · Parking: Free 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 Punta Bajlo
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Punta Bajlo (Zadar).
What is the sea water quality rating at Punta Bajlo beach in Zadar? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #4037), the bathing water quality at Punta Bajlo is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2026-09-23 08:06:00), the measured sea temperature was 23 °C.
Which winds is Punta Bajlo bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Punta Bajlo faces the open sea at a bearing of 187° (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 Punta Bajlo? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Punta Bajlo consists of: Rocky, Concrete plateau. The seabed entry slope is Steep drop-off (over 25°), and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: Trees only. The swimming zone is approximately 200 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Punta Bajlo? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Sports & volleyball, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Auxiliary beach facility, Fast food / Bistro, Promenade benches, Parking available. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: Free parking.
Where is Punta Bajlo located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Punta Bajlo is located in Zadar, Zadar Region, Croatia at GPS coordinates 44.09528° N, 15.24778° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Arbanasi-Škola (834 m), Fontana (1.2 km), Hotel Kolovare (1.5 km).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Punta Bajlo. Distances are straight-line measurements.