☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Zadar Region · Pakoštane
Punta
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Punta, Pakoštane
Beach Punta is located in Pakoštane (Zadar Region). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Punta · Pakoštane
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201° · S (Ostro)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 201°, direction S (Ostro); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Pebble · Concrete plateau
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°); natural shade: Trees only; access: Paved asphalt road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-24 09:10:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22 °C.
13 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Water sports, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Boat mooring, Showers, Aquapark / Inflatables, Auxiliary beach facility, Promenade benches, Swimmer safety barrier, Pier / Jetty.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (201° 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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🟡 Cross-shore | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Uvala Dugovača (3.2 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: Gradina (5.1 km) → |
Punta is a coastal beach and bay situated in Pakoštane (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 201°, direction S (Ostro); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Water sports, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Boat mooring, Showers, Aquapark / Inflatables, Auxiliary beach facility, Promenade benches, Swimmer safety barrier, Pier / Jetty.
Latest official water test (2026-09-24 09:10:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22 °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, Concrete plateau.
Natural shade
Trees only
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Paved asphalt road · Parking: No 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.
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Accommodation near Punta
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Frequently Asked Questions About Punta
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Punta (Pakoštane).
What is the sea water quality rating at Punta beach in Pakoštane? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #4109), the bathing water quality at Punta is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2026-09-24 09:10:00), the measured sea temperature was 22 °C.
Which winds is Punta bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Punta faces the open sea at a bearing of 201° (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? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Punta consists of: Pebble, Concrete plateau. The seabed entry slope is Gentle slope (up to 15°), and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: Trees only. The swimming zone is approximately 400 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Punta? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Water sports, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Boat mooring, Showers, Aquapark / Inflatables, Auxiliary beach facility, Promenade benches, Swimmer safety barrier, Pier / Jetty. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: No parking.
Where is Punta located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Punta is located in Pakoštane, Zadar Region, Croatia at GPS coordinates 43.90722° N, 15.50056° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Janice (970 m), Pilatuša Madona (1.4 km), Uvala Dugovača (3.2 km).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Punta. Distances are straight-line measurements.