☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Istria · Umag (Ladin Gaj)
Rt Malin - Ispod kafića Plaja
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Rt Malin - Ispod kafića Plaja, Umag
Beach Rt Malin - Ispod kafića Plaja is located in Umag (Istria). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Rt Malin - Ispod kafića Plaja · Umag
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218° · SW (Libeccio)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 218°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Concrete plateau · Pebble
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°); natural shade: Low shrubs & grass only; access: Footpath / Trail.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-22 08:46:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 24 °C.
6 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Auxiliary beach facility, Promenade benches.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (218° 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 Kanova - Ispod restorana (266 m) → |
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Maestral (NW, 315°)
Refreshing afternoon summer thermal breeze
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🟡 Cross-shore | Seek opposite leeward shore in strong gusts |
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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 Malin - Ispod kafića Plaja is a coastal beach and bay situated in Umag (Istria). 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 218°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Auxiliary beach facility, Promenade benches.
Latest official water test (2026-09-22 08:46:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 24 °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 Concrete plateau, Pebble.
Natural shade
Low shrubs & grass only
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Footpath / Trail · Parking: Free parking · Crowd: High crowd
OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED
Authentic field photos of the bay
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Photo 2MICROBIOLOGICAL 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 Malin - Ispod kafića Plaja
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Rt Malin - Ispod kafića Plaja (Umag).
What is the sea water quality rating at Rt Malin - Ispod kafića Plaja beach in Umag? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #7239), the bathing water quality at Rt Malin - Ispod kafića Plaja 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 08:46:00), the measured sea temperature was 24 °C.
Which winds is Rt Malin - Ispod kafića Plaja bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Rt Malin - Ispod kafića Plaja faces the open sea at a bearing of 218° (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 Rt Malin - Ispod kafića Plaja? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Rt Malin - Ispod kafića Plaja consists of: Concrete plateau, Pebble. The seabed entry slope is Gentle slope (up to 15°), and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: Low shrubs & grass only. The swimming zone is approximately 320 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Rt Malin - Ispod kafića Plaja? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Auxiliary beach facility, Promenade benches. Coastal access: Footpath / Trail; parking availability: Free parking.
Where is Rt Malin - Ispod kafića Plaja located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Rt Malin - Ispod kafića Plaja is located in Umag, Istria, Croatia at GPS coordinates 45.37275° N, 13.53844° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Uvala Kanova - Ispod restorana (266 m), AC Ladin Gaj - FKK (južni dio) (603 m), Uvala Slanik (714 m).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Rt Malin - Ispod kafića Plaja. Distances are straight-line measurements.
- Uvala Kanova - Ispod restorana
- AC Ladin Gaj - FKK (južni dio)
- Uvala Slanik
- Lovrečica - Molo
- Karigador - Molo
- AC Finida - Sredina