☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Kvarner & Islands · 🏝️ Krk Island · Dobrinj (Krk)
Šilo - plaža Pećine
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Šilo - plaža Pećine, Dobrinj
Beach Šilo - plaža Pećine is located in Dobrinj (Kvarner & Islands). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Šilo - plaža Pećine · Dobrinj
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350° · N (Tramontana)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 350°, direction N (Tramontana); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Concrete plateau · Sandy
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°); natural shade: None; access: Paved asphalt road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-23 09:15:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 21.3 °C.
10 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Lifeguard on duty, Sports & volleyball, Water sports, Changing cabins, Waste bins / Trash cans, Boat mooring, Showers, Auxiliary beach facility, Promenade benches, Parking available.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (350° 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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🔴 Exposed (Waves) | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Hotel International (3.2 km) → |
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Jugo / Sirocco (SE, 135°)
Warm SE wind bringing long sea swells
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🟢 Sheltered (Calm) | Calm swimming directly in this cove |
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Maestral (NW, 315°)
Refreshing afternoon summer thermal breeze
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🔴 Exposed (Waves) | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: ispred kampa Tiha (500 m) → |
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Lebić / Garbin (SW, 225°)
Southwesterly swell and coastal surf
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🟢 Sheltered (Calm) | Calm swimming directly in this cove |
Šilo - plaža Pećine is a coastal beach and bay situated in Dobrinj (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 350°, direction N (Tramontana); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Lifeguard on duty, Sports & volleyball, Water sports, Changing cabins, Waste bins / Trash cans, Boat mooring, Showers, Auxiliary beach facility, Promenade benches, Parking available.
Latest official water test (2026-09-23 09:15:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 21.3 °C.
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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, Sandy.
Natural shade
None
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Paved asphalt road · Parking: Paid 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Šilo - plaža Pećine
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Šilo - plaža Pećine (Dobrinj).
What is the sea water quality rating at Šilo - plaža Pećine beach in Dobrinj? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #6259), the bathing water quality at Šilo - plaža Pećine is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2026-09-23 09:15:00), the measured sea temperature was 21.3 °C.
Which winds is Šilo - plaža Pećine bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Šilo - plaža Pećine faces the open sea at a bearing of 350° (N (Tramontana)). Based on its coastal relief and backing terrain, the cove provides natural wind shelter from Sirocco / Jugo (SE), while winds blowing directly from N (Tramontana) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Šilo - plaža Pećine? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Šilo - plaža Pećine consists of: Concrete plateau, Sandy. The seabed entry slope is Gentle slope (up to 15°), and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: None. The swimming zone is approximately 620 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Šilo - plaža Pećine? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Lifeguard on duty, Sports & volleyball, Water sports, Changing cabins, Waste bins / Trash cans, Boat mooring, Showers, Auxiliary beach facility, Promenade benches, Parking available. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: Paid parking.
Where is Šilo - plaža Pećine located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Šilo - plaža Pećine is located in Dobrinj (Krk Island), Kvarner & Islands, Croatia at GPS coordinates 45.14733° N, 14.66755° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: ispred kampa Tiha (500 m), Hotel International (3.2 km), Plivalište (3.2 km).
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