☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Dubrovnik Region · Dubrovnik
Štikovica
Loading verdict…
Aligning wind direction, wave height, and coastal relief.
BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Štikovica, Dubrovnik
Beach Štikovica is located in Dubrovnik (Dubrovnik Region). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Štikovica · Dubrovnik
Interactive map loads as you scroll…
241° · SW (Libeccio)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 241°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Rounded pebbles / Shingle · Concrete plateau
Seabed slope: Moderate slope (15–25°); natural shade: None; access: Stairs / Steps.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2025-09-30 11:50:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 23.3 °C.
2 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Beach bar / Café.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (241° Bearing)
4-Wind Analysis| Adriatic Wind | Cove Shelter Status | Recommendation & Backup Cove |
|---|---|---|
|
Bora / Bura (NE, 45°)
Gusty katabatic wind from the mainland
|
🟢 Sheltered (Calm) | Calm swimming directly in this cove |
|
Jugo / Sirocco (SE, 135°)
Warm SE wind bringing long sea swells
|
🟢 Sheltered (Calm) | Calm swimming directly in this cove |
|
Maestral (NW, 315°)
Refreshing afternoon summer thermal breeze
|
🟡 Cross-shore | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Veliki Zaton - Glavna plaža (812 m) → |
|
Lebić / Garbin (SW, 225°)
Southwesterly swell and coastal surf
|
🔴 Exposed (Waves) | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Veliki Zaton - Glavna plaža (812 m) → |
Štikovica is a coastal beach and bay situated in Dubrovnik (Dubrovnik 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 241°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Beach bar / Café.
Latest official water test (2025-09-30 11:50:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 23.3 °C.
METEO & MARINE GUIDE · OPEN-METEO MARINE & DHMZ
Sea conditions, wind and wind shelter
Fetching meteorological and oceanographic models for coordinates 42.68818, 18.04929…
Click an hour to see expected wind and waves today
Multi-day wind shelter forecast at 14:00 for Štikovica
Loading wind shelter assessment…
Checking wave models, wind speed, and direction relative to coastal relief.
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 Rounded pebbles / Shingle, Concrete plateau.
Natural shade
None
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Moderate slope (15–25°).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Stairs / Steps · Parking: Free parking · Crowd: High crowd
OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED
Authentic field photos of the bay
Showing 1 official field photos taken by IZOR inspectors.
📷 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:
Accommodation near Štikovica
Search apartments, holiday homes and hotels in Dubrovnik within 5 km of this bay.
Boat tours and activities at Štikovica
Book boat rentals, full-day boat tours, snorkeling, kayaking, and SUP excursions in Dubrovnik and nearby bays.
Rental cars for Dubrovnik & access to Štikovica
Compare affordable car rental deals from top providers at the nearest airport or transit hub to reach Štikovica and secluded coves with maximum flexibility.
Frequently Asked Questions About Štikovica
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Štikovica (Dubrovnik).
What is the sea water quality rating at Štikovica beach in Dubrovnik? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #1087), the bathing water quality at Štikovica is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2025-09-30 11:50:00), the measured sea temperature was 23.3 °C.
Which winds is Štikovica bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Štikovica faces the open sea at a bearing of 241° (SW (Libeccio)). Based on its coastal relief and backing terrain, the cove provides natural wind shelter from Bora (NE) and Sirocco / Jugo (SE), while winds blowing directly from SW (Libeccio) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Štikovica? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Štikovica consists of: Rounded pebbles / Shingle, Concrete plateau. The seabed entry slope is Moderate slope (15–25°), and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: None. The swimming zone is approximately 100 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Štikovica? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Restaurant, Beach bar / Café. Coastal access: Stairs / Steps; parking availability: Free parking.
Where is Štikovica located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Štikovica is located in Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik Region, Croatia at GPS coordinates 42.68818° N, 18.04929° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Veliki Zaton - Glavna plaža (812 m), Veliki Zaton - Špilja Buškova (886 m), Mali Zaton - Bunica (1.0 km).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Štikovica. Distances are straight-line measurements.
- Veliki Zaton - Glavna plaža
- Veliki Zaton - Špilja Buškova
- Mali Zaton - Bunica
- Lozica
- Cava - Babin Kuk
- Orašac - Soderini