☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Kvarner & Islands · Crikvenica
Rt Kačjak
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Rt Kačjak, Crikvenica
Beach Rt Kačjak is located in Crikvenica (Kvarner & Islands). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Rt Kačjak · Crikvenica
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205° · SW (Libeccio)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 205°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Pebble · Rocky
Seabed slope: gentle; natural shade: Low shrubs & pine trees; access: Coastal promenade.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-28 10:50:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 21.5 °C.
11 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Lifeguard on duty, Sports & volleyball, Water sports, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Showers, Fast food / Bistro, Parking available.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (205° 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: Kačjak - zapadna uvala početak (447 m) → |
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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 |
Rt Kačjak is a coastal beach and bay situated in Crikvenica (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 205°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Lifeguard on duty, Sports & volleyball, Water sports, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Showers, Fast food / Bistro, Parking available.
Latest official water test (2026-09-28 10:50:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 21.5 °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, 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 Rt Kačjak
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Rt Kačjak (Crikvenica).
What is the sea water quality rating at Rt Kačjak beach in Crikvenica? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #6027), the bathing water quality at Rt Kačjak is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2026-09-28 10:50:00), the measured sea temperature was 21.5 °C.
Which winds is Rt Kačjak bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Rt Kačjak faces the open sea at a bearing of 205° (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 Rt Kačjak? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Rt Kačjak consists of: Pebble, Rocky. The seabed entry slope is moderate, and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: Low shrubs & pine trees. The swimming zone is approximately 1360 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Rt Kačjak? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Restaurant, Lifeguard on duty, Sports & volleyball, Water sports, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Showers, Fast food / Bistro, Parking available. Coastal access: Coastal promenade; parking availability: Free parking.
Where is Rt Kačjak located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Rt Kačjak is located in Crikvenica, Kvarner & Islands, Croatia at GPS coordinates 45.20135° N, 14.65277° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Kačjak - istok - betonirani plato (127 m), Kačjak - zapadna uvala početak (447 m), Pazdehova (1.3 km).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Rt Kačjak. Distances are straight-line measurements.
- Kačjak - istok - betonirani plato
- Kačjak - zapadna uvala početak
- Pazdehova
- Lanterna - plaža
- Odmaralište željezare Jesenice - Hotel Riviera
- Hotel Omorika