☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Kvarner & Islands · 🏝️ Krk Island · Malinska
Punta Ćuf - Ribarsko selo
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Punta Ćuf - Ribarsko selo, Malinska
Beach Punta Ćuf - Ribarsko selo is located in Malinska (Kvarner & Islands). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Punta Ćuf - Ribarsko selo · Malinska
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278° · W (Ponente)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 278°, direction W (Ponente); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Rocky
Seabed slope: gentle; natural shade: Low shrubs & pine trees; access: Coastal promenade.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2025-09-23 12:02:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 23.2 °C.
4 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Beach bar / Café, Waste bins / Trash cans, Promenade benches, Parking available.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (278° 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) | Seek opposite leeward shore in strong gusts |
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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 Ćuf - Ribarsko selo 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 278°, direction W (Ponente); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Beach bar / Café, Waste bins / Trash cans, Promenade benches, Parking available.
Latest official water test (2025-09-23 12:02:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 23.2 °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.
Natural shade
Low shrubs & pine trees
Water entry & depth
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Access, parking & crowds
Access: Coastal promenade · 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.
Exact count of recorded items on site:
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Frequently Asked Questions About Punta Ćuf - Ribarsko selo
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Punta Ćuf - Ribarsko selo (Malinska).
What is the sea water quality rating at Punta Ćuf - Ribarsko selo beach in Malinska? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #6123), the bathing water quality at Punta Ćuf - Ribarsko selo is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2025-09-23 12:02:00), the measured sea temperature was 23.2 °C.
Which winds is Punta Ćuf - Ribarsko selo bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Punta Ćuf - Ribarsko selo faces the open sea at a bearing of 278° (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 Punta Ćuf - Ribarsko selo? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Punta Ćuf - Ribarsko selo consists of: Rocky. The seabed entry slope is moderate, and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: Low shrubs & pine trees. The swimming zone is approximately 900 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Punta Ćuf - Ribarsko selo? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Beach bar / Café, Waste bins / Trash cans, Promenade benches, Parking available. Coastal access: Coastal promenade; parking availability: Free parking.
Where is Punta Ćuf - Ribarsko selo located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Punta Ćuf - Ribarsko selo is located in Malinska (Krk Island), Kvarner & Islands, Croatia at GPS coordinates 45.13771° N, 14.52640° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Ribarsko selo (339 m), Haludovo (805 m), Malinska - plaža Rupa (1.5 km).
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Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Punta Ćuf - Ribarsko selo. Distances are straight-line measurements.