☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Lika Coast & North Pag · Karlobag
Ribarica
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Ribarica, Karlobag
Beach Ribarica is located in Karlobag (Lika Coast & North Pag). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Ribarica · Karlobag
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215° · SW (Libeccio)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 215°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Pebble · Concrete plateau
Seabed slope: Moderate slope (15–25°); natural shade: Low shrubs & pine trees; access: Paved asphalt road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-22 11:35:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 21.3 °C.
Natural cove
No commercial beach infrastructure recorded for this location.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (215° 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 | Seek opposite leeward shore in strong gusts |
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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: Sveti Duh (7.8 km) → |
Ribarica is a coastal beach and bay situated in Karlobag (Lika Coast & North Pag). 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 215°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. No commercial beach infrastructure recorded for this location.
Latest official water test (2026-09-22 11:35:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 21.3 °C.
METEO & MARINE GUIDE · OPEN-METEO MARINE & DHMZ
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 Pebble, Concrete plateau.
Natural shade
Low shrubs & pine trees
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Moderate slope (15–25°).
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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📷 Main panoramaMICROBIOLOGICAL 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.
🌿 No commercial infrastructure recorded for this site — it is a natural bay or quiet beach without facilities.
Exact count of recorded items on site:
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ribarica
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Ribarica (Karlobag).
What is the sea water quality rating at Ribarica beach in Karlobag? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #5009), the bathing water quality at Ribarica 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 11:35:00), the measured sea temperature was 21.3 °C.
Which winds is Ribarica bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Ribarica faces the open sea at a bearing of 215° (SW (Libeccio)). Based on its coastal relief and backing terrain, the cove provides natural wind shelter from Bora (NE), while winds blowing directly from SW (Libeccio) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Ribarica? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Ribarica consists of: Pebble, Concrete plateau. The seabed entry slope is Moderate slope (15–25°), and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: Low shrubs & pine trees.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Ribarica? ▾
No commercial beach infrastructure is recorded for this point — it is an unspoiled natural cove. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: No parking.
Where is Ribarica located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Ribarica is located in Karlobag, Lika Coast & North Pag, Croatia at GPS coordinates 44.55461° N, 15.03400° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Hotel Zagreb (3.8 km), Karlobag Gradska (4.7 km), Zubovići (5.8 km).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Ribarica. Distances are straight-line measurements.