☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Zadar Region · Petrčane
Punta Skala (Obiteljske Kuće)
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Punta Skala (Obiteljske Kuće), Petrčane
Beach Punta Skala (Obiteljske Kuće) is located in Petrčane (Zadar Region). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Punta Skala (Obiteljske Kuće) · Petrčane
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207° · SW (Libeccio)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 207°, direction SW (Libeccio); 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 (2026-09-22 09:00:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 23.2 °C.
7 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Sports & volleyball, Boat anchorage, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Waste bins / Trash cans, Boat mooring, Promenade benches.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (207° 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: Pliša (3.4 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 Skala (Obiteljske Kuće) is a coastal beach and bay situated in Petrčane (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 207°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Sports & volleyball, Boat anchorage, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Waste bins / Trash cans, Boat mooring, Promenade benches.
Latest official water test (2026-09-22 09:00:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 23.2 °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
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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 Skala (Obiteljske Kuće)
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Punta Skala (Obiteljske Kuće) (Petrčane).
What is the sea water quality rating at Punta Skala (Obiteljske Kuće) beach in Petrčane? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #4057), the bathing water quality at Punta Skala (Obiteljske Kuće) 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 09:00:00), the measured sea temperature was 23.2 °C.
Which winds is Punta Skala (Obiteljske Kuće) bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Punta Skala (Obiteljske Kuće) faces the open sea at a bearing of 207° (SW (Libeccio)). 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 SW (Libeccio) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Punta Skala (Obiteljske Kuće)? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Punta Skala (Obiteljske Kuće) 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 282 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Punta Skala (Obiteljske Kuće)? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Sports & volleyball, Boat anchorage, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Waste bins / Trash cans, Boat mooring, Promenade benches. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: No parking.
Where is Punta Skala (Obiteljske Kuće) located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Punta Skala (Obiteljske Kuće) is located in Petrčane, Zadar Region, Croatia at GPS coordinates 44.18944° N, 15.15250° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Sv. Bartul (2.4 km), Pliša (3.4 km), Jaz (4.1 km).
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