☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Central Dalmatia · Lokva Rogoznica (Omiš)
Ruskamen
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Ruskamen, Lokva Rogoznica
Beach Ruskamen is located in Lokva Rogoznica (Central Dalmatia). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Ruskamen · Lokva Rogoznica
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201° · S (Ostro)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 201°, direction S (Ostro); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Pebble
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°); natural shade: Trees only; access: Paved asphalt road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-29 11:10:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22.9 °C.
9 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Sports & volleyball, Swimming pool, Beach bar / Café, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Auxiliary beach facility, Promenade benches, Parking available, Swimmer safety barrier.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (201° 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: Nemira (3.6 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 |
Ruskamen is a coastal beach and bay situated in Lokva Rogoznica (Central Dalmatia). 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 201°, direction S (Ostro); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Sports & volleyball, Swimming pool, Beach bar / Café, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Auxiliary beach facility, Promenade benches, Parking available, Swimmer safety barrier.
Latest official water test (2026-09-29 11:10:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22.9 °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.
Natural shade
Trees only
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Paved asphalt road · Parking: Free parking · Crowd: High crowd
OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED
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Photo 4MICROBIOLOGICAL 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 Ruskamen
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Ruskamen (Lokva Rogoznica).
What is the sea water quality rating at Ruskamen beach in Lokva Rogoznica? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #2025), the bathing water quality at Ruskamen is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2026-09-29 11:10:00), the measured sea temperature was 22.9 °C.
Which winds is Ruskamen bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Ruskamen faces the open sea at a bearing of 201° (S (Ostro)). 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 S (Ostro) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Ruskamen? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Ruskamen consists of: Pebble. 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 580 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Ruskamen? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Sports & volleyball, Swimming pool, Beach bar / Café, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Auxiliary beach facility, Promenade benches, Parking available, Swimmer safety barrier. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: Free parking.
Where is Ruskamen located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Ruskamen is located in Lokva Rogoznica, Central Dalmatia, Croatia at GPS coordinates 43.40810° N, 16.74900° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Vela Luka (2.2 km), Nemira (3.6 km), Brzet (4.9 km).
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