☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Zadar Region · 🏝️ Pašman Island · Tkon
Studenac
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Studenac, Tkon
Beach Studenac is located in Tkon (Zadar Region). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Studenac · Tkon
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45° · NE (Bora)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 45°, direction NE (Bora); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Sandy · Paved stone
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°); natural shade: Low shrubs & pine trees; access: Stairs / Steps.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-24 10:20:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22 °C.
3 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Swimmer safety barrier.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (45° 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: Dražica (2.2 km) → |
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Jugo / Sirocco (SE, 135°)
Warm SE wind bringing long sea swells
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🟡 Cross-shore | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Bošana (3.3 km) → |
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Maestral (NW, 315°)
Refreshing afternoon summer thermal breeze
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🟡 Cross-shore | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Iza Banja (4.5 km) → |
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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 |
Studenac is a coastal beach and bay situated in Tkon (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 45°, direction NE (Bora); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Swimmer safety barrier.
Latest official water test (2026-09-24 10:20:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22 °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 Sandy, Paved stone.
Natural shade
Low shrubs & pine trees
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Stairs / Steps · Parking: No 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:
Accommodation near Studenac
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Frequently Asked Questions About Studenac
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Studenac (Tkon).
What is the sea water quality rating at Studenac beach in Tkon? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #4125), the bathing water quality at Studenac 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 10:20:00), the measured sea temperature was 22 °C.
Which winds is Studenac bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Studenac faces the open sea at a bearing of 45° (NE (Bora)). Based on its coastal relief and backing terrain, the cove provides natural wind shelter from offshore winds blowing from the hinterland, while winds blowing directly from NE (Bora) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Studenac? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Studenac consists of: Sandy, Paved stone. The seabed entry slope is Gentle slope (up to 15°), and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: Low shrubs & pine trees. The swimming zone is approximately 130 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Studenac? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Swimmer safety barrier. Coastal access: Stairs / Steps; parking availability: No parking.
Where is Studenac located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Studenac is located in Tkon (Pašman Island), Zadar Region, Croatia at GPS coordinates 43.91889° N, 15.42583° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Dražica (2.2 km), Soline (2.3 km), Kumenat (2.7 km).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Studenac. Distances are straight-line measurements.