☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Kvarner & Islands · 🏝️ Lošinj Island · Mali Lošinj
Sunčana uvala - Mali Žal
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Sunčana uvala - Mali Žal, Mali Lošinj
Beach Sunčana uvala - Mali Žal is located in Mali Lošinj (Kvarner & Islands). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Sunčana uvala - Mali Žal · Mali Lošinj
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202° · S (Ostro)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 202°, direction S (Ostro); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Rocky
Seabed slope: gentle; natural shade: None; access: Coastal promenade.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-22 08:25:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 24 °C.
2 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Waste bins / Trash cans, Promenade benches.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (202° 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: Uvala Čikat - Hotel Alhambra (783 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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🔴 Exposed (Waves) | Seek opposite leeward shore in strong gusts |
Sunčana uvala - Mali Žal is a coastal beach and bay situated in Mali Lošinj (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 202°, direction S (Ostro); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Waste bins / Trash cans, Promenade benches.
Latest official water test (2026-09-22 08:25:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 24 °C.
In this bay / immediate vicinity lies Sidrište Uvala Čikat (Mali Lošinj) (Mooring buoy field, capacity: 40 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
None
Water entry & depth
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Access, parking & crowds
Access: Coastal promenade · Parking: Free parking · Crowd: Low crowd
OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED
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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 Sunčana uvala - Mali Žal
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Sunčana uvala - Mali Žal (Mali Lošinj).
What is the sea water quality rating at Sunčana uvala - Mali Žal beach in Mali Lošinj? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #6209), the bathing water quality at Sunčana uvala - Mali Žal is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2026-09-22 08:25:00), the measured sea temperature was 24 °C.
Which winds is Sunčana uvala - Mali Žal bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Sunčana uvala - Mali Žal faces the open sea at a bearing of 202° (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 Sunčana uvala - Mali Žal? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Sunčana uvala - Mali Žal consists of: Rocky. The seabed entry slope is moderate, and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: None. The swimming zone is approximately 285 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Sunčana uvala - Mali Žal? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Waste bins / Trash cans, Promenade benches. Coastal access: Coastal promenade; parking availability: Free parking.
Where is Sunčana uvala - Mali Žal located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Sunčana uvala - Mali Žal is located in Mali Lošinj (Lošinj Island), Kvarner & Islands, Croatia at GPS coordinates 44.52320° N, 14.45323° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Sunčana uvala - Veli Žal (218 m), Sunčana uvala - Ht. Vespera i V.žal (275 m), Sunčana uvala - Hotel Vespera (536 m).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Sunčana uvala - Mali Žal. Distances are straight-line measurements.
- Sunčana uvala - Veli Žal
- Sunčana uvala - Ht. Vespera i V.žal
- Sunčana uvala - Hotel Vespera
- Uvala Čikat - Hotel Alhambra
- Sunčana uvala - Žalić
- Čikat - uvala Blatina