🧭 43.5874° N, 15.9230° E · Open sea: 247°
Raduča mala beach in Primošten (Šibenik Riviera) — Official cove photo & water quality
🏛️ Official IZOR monitoring · #3038 Water quality: Excellent

☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Šibenik Riviera · Primošten

Raduča mala

🏖️ Official swimming site 🧪 Seasonal samples: 40 🧭 Bay orientation: 247°
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS

About Raduča mala, Primošten

Beach Raduča mala is located in Primošten (Šibenik Riviera). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.

📍 BAY LOCATION & AERIAL VIEW

Raduča mala · Primošten

Raduča mala (43.5874° N, 15.9230° E)

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COASTAL EXPOSURE

247° · SW (Libeccio)

The cove faces open sea at an angle of 247°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.

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TERRAIN & SHORE

Pebble

Seabed slope: Moderate slope (15–25°); natural shade: None; access: Paved asphalt road.

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OFFICIAL WATER MONITORING

Excellent

Latest official water test (2025-09-22 10:05:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 23.6 °C.

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AMENITIES & FACILITIES

8 amenities recorded

Recorded amenities on location: Sports & volleyball, Wheelchair / ramp access, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Swimmer safety barrier.

📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility

Field data
Beach category Partially developed
Surface / Seabed Pebble
Vegetation & shade None
Shore shape Sheltered cove / bay
Land slope Gentle slope (up to 15°)
Seabed slope Moderate slope (15–25°)
Access Paved asphalt road
Parking Paid parking
Peak season crowd High crowd
Prevailing wind Northwest (Maestral / NW)
Beach length 170 m
Beach width 15 m

🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (247° Bearing)

4-Wind Analysis
Adriatic Wind Cove Shelter Status Recommendation & Backup Cove
Bora / Bura (NE, 45°)
Gusty katabatic wind from the mainland
🟢 Sheltered (Calm) Calm swimming directly in this cove
Jugo / Sirocco (SE, 135°)
Warm SE wind bringing long sea swells
🟢 Sheltered (Calm) Calm swimming directly in this cove
Maestral (NW, 315°)
Refreshing afternoon summer thermal breeze
🟡 Cross-shore 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Lokvice (374 m) →
Lebić / Garbin (SW, 225°)
Southwesterly swell and coastal surf
🔴 Exposed (Waves) 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Raduča velika, izlaz (439 m) →
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PRACTICAL GUIDE & CONTEXT

Raduča mala is a coastal beach and bay situated in Primošten (Šibenik Riviera). 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 247°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Sports & volleyball, Wheelchair / ramp access, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Swimmer safety barrier.

Latest official water test (2025-09-22 10:05:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 23.6 °C.

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NAUTICAL INFORMATION & ANCHORAGE

In this bay / immediate vicinity lies Marina Kremik (Primošten) (Marina, capacity: 393 berths).

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METEO & MARINE GUIDE · OPEN-METEO MARINE & DHMZ

Sea conditions, wind and wind shelter

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✦ MULTI-DAY FORECAST

Multi-day wind shelter forecast at 14:00 for Raduča mala

Tomorrow · 14:00 NW Maestral · 16 km/h (9 kt) 🛡️ 91% Sheltered
In 2 days NE Bura · 24 km/h (13 kt) 🛡️ 86% Sheltered
In 3 days SE Jugo · 20 km/h (11 kt) 〰️ 68% Moderate
In 4 days Calm · 7 km/h (4 kt) 🌊 95% Calm sea
In 5 days NW Maestral · 14 km/h (8 kt) 🛡️ 92% Ideal
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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).

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Official field monitoring of the Republic of Croatia Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (Split) · Sampling point #3038
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Surface and shore

Beach terrain type

Predominantly Pebble.

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Shade & pine woods

Natural shade

None

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Seabed configuration

Water entry & depth

Seabed slope: Moderate slope (15–25°).

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Access & atmosphere

Access, parking & crowds

Access: Paved asphalt road · Parking: Paid parking · Crowd: High crowd

170 × 15 m 📐 Beach dimensions
23.16 °C 🌡️ Summer sea avg
32.2–39.6 ‰ 🧂 Salinity (‰)
27.6 cm 🌊 Tide range

OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED

Authentic field photos of the bay

Showing 6 official field photos taken by IZOR inspectors.

Raduča mala, Primošten — photo 1📷 Main panorama
Raduča mala, Primošten — photo 2Photo 2
Raduča mala, Primošten — photo 3Photo 3
Raduča mala, Primošten — photo 4Photo 4
Raduča mala, Primošten — photo 5Photo 5
Raduča mala, Primošten — photo 6Photo 6

MICROBIOLOGICAL 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.

🏐 Sports & volleyball♿ Wheelchair / ramp access☕ Beach bar / Café🛝 Children's playground👕 Changing cabins🚻 Restrooms / Toilets🗑️ Waste bins / Trash cans🪢 Swimmer safety barrier📋 Official beach profile
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Frequently Asked Questions About Raduča mala

Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Raduča mala (Primošten).

What is the sea water quality rating at Raduča mala beach in Primošten? ▾

According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #3038), the bathing water quality at Raduča mala is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2025-09-22 10:05:00), the measured sea temperature was 23.6 °C.

Which winds is Raduča mala bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾

Raduča mala faces the open sea at a bearing of 247° (SW (Libeccio)). 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 SW (Libeccio) can create onshore waves.

What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Raduča mala? ▾

According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Raduča mala consists of: Pebble. The seabed entry slope is Moderate slope (15–25°), and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: None. The swimming zone is approximately 170 m long.

What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Raduča mala? ▾

Recorded facilities on site include: Sports & volleyball, Wheelchair / ramp access, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Swimmer safety barrier. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: Paid parking.

Where is Raduča mala located and what beaches are nearby? ▾

Raduča mala is located in Primošten, Šibenik Riviera, Croatia at GPS coordinates 43.58739° N, 15.92298° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Raduča velika, početak (276 m), Raduča velika (281 m), Hotel Zora (327 m).

NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING

Nearby Beaches

Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Raduča mala. Distances are straight-line measurements.

⚓ NEARBY NAUTICAL ANCHORAGES & MARINAS (15 KM)
⚓ Marina Kremik (Primošten) Marina · 1.9 km (1.0 NM) ⚓ Marina Frapa (Rogoznica) Marina · 7.1 km (3.8 NM) ⚓ D-Marin Mandalina (Šibenik) Marina · 14.8 km (8.0 NM)
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