☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Istria · Rovinj (Koronsun U.)
Škaraba - Rt Rusi
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Škaraba - Rt Rusi, Rovinj
Beach Škaraba - Rt Rusi is located in Rovinj (Istria). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Škaraba - Rt Rusi · Rovinj
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159° · S (Ostro)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 159°, direction S (Ostro); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Rocky
Seabed slope: Steep drop-off (over 25°); natural shade: Trees only; access: Footpath / Trail.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-10-01 09:07:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 21.5 °C.
Natural cove
No commercial beach infrastructure recorded for this location.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (159° 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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🔴 Exposed (Waves) | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Hotel Eden - Ispod hotela (848 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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🟡 Cross-shore | Seek opposite leeward shore in strong gusts |
Škaraba - Rt Rusi is a coastal beach and bay situated in Rovinj (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 159°, direction S (Ostro); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. No commercial beach infrastructure recorded for this location.
Latest official water test (2026-10-01 09:07:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 21.5 °C.
In this bay / immediate vicinity lies Sidrište Uvala Lone (Anchorage, capacity: 25 berths).
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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 Rocky.
Natural shade
Trees only
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Steep drop-off (over 25°).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Footpath / Trail · Parking: No parking · Crowd: High crowd
OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED
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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.
Exact count of recorded items on site:
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Frequently Asked Questions About Škaraba - Rt Rusi
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Škaraba - Rt Rusi (Rovinj).
What is the sea water quality rating at Škaraba - Rt Rusi beach in Rovinj? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #7113), the bathing water quality at Škaraba - Rt Rusi is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2026-10-01 09:07:00), the measured sea temperature was 21.5 °C.
Which winds is Škaraba - Rt Rusi bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Škaraba - Rt Rusi faces the open sea at a bearing of 159° (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 Škaraba - Rt Rusi? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Škaraba - Rt Rusi consists of: Rocky. The seabed entry slope is Steep drop-off (over 25°), and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: Trees only. The swimming zone is approximately 360 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Škaraba - Rt Rusi? ▾
No commercial beach infrastructure is recorded for this point — it is an unspoiled natural cove. Coastal access: Footpath / Trail; parking availability: No parking.
Where is Škaraba - Rt Rusi located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Škaraba - Rt Rusi is located in Rovinj, Istria, Croatia at GPS coordinates 45.06411° N, 13.64270° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Škaraba - Uvala Velika Škaraba (290 m), Uvala Kuvi - Plaža (654 m), Hotel Eden - Ispod hotela (848 m).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Škaraba - Rt Rusi. Distances are straight-line measurements.
- Škaraba - Uvala Velika Škaraba
- Uvala Kuvi - Plaža
- Hotel Eden - Ispod hotela
- Punta Corrente - Rt Kurent
- Lone - Ispod hotela Monte Mulini
- Zlatni rt - šetalište Lungomare