☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Zadar Region · Biograd na Moru
Soline
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Soline, Biograd n/m
Beach Soline is located in Biograd n/m (Zadar Region). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Soline · Biograd n/m
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222° · SW (Libeccio)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 222°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Sandy · Concrete plateau
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°); natural shade: Trees only; access: Paved asphalt road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-24 08:40:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 21.8 °C.
15 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Lifeguard on duty, Sports & volleyball, Wheelchair / ramp access, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Showers, Aquapark / Inflatables, Auxiliary beach facility, Fast food / Bistro, Parking available, Swimmer safety barrier, Camping site.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (222° 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: Bošana (1.9 km) → |
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Maestral (NW, 315°)
Refreshing afternoon summer thermal breeze
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🟡 Cross-shore | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Pilatuša Madona (3.4 km) → |
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Lebić / Garbin (SW, 225°)
Southwesterly swell and coastal surf
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🔴 Exposed (Waves) | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Studenac (2.3 km) → |
Soline is a coastal beach and bay situated in Biograd n/m (Zadar Region). 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 222°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Lifeguard on duty, Sports & volleyball, Wheelchair / ramp access, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Showers, Aquapark / Inflatables, Auxiliary beach facility, Fast food / Bistro, Parking available, Swimmer safety barrier, Camping site.
Latest official water test (2026-09-24 08:40:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 21.8 °C.
In this bay / immediate vicinity lies Marina Kornati (Biograd na Moru) (Marina, capacity: 805 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 Sandy, Concrete plateau.
Natural shade
Trees only
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.
Exact count of recorded items on site:
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Frequently Asked Questions About Soline
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Soline (Biograd n/m).
What is the sea water quality rating at Soline beach in Biograd na Moru? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #4076), the bathing water quality at Soline is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2026-09-24 08:40:00), the measured sea temperature was 21.8 °C.
Which winds is Soline bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Soline faces the open sea at a bearing of 222° (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 Soline? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Soline consists of: Sandy, Concrete plateau. 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 650 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Soline? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Restaurant, Lifeguard on duty, Sports & volleyball, Wheelchair / ramp access, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Showers, Aquapark / Inflatables, Auxiliary beach facility, Fast food / Bistro, Parking available, Swimmer safety barrier, Camping site. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: Paid parking.
Where is Soline located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Soline is located in Biograd na Moru, Zadar Region, Croatia at GPS coordinates 43.92946° N, 15.45018° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Dražica (507 m), Kumenat (1.1 km), Bošana (1.9 km).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Soline. Distances are straight-line measurements.