☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Dubrovnik Region · 🏝️ Korčula Island · Korčula
Sv. Nikola
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Sv. Nikola, Korčula
Beach Sv. Nikola is located in Korčula (Dubrovnik Region). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Sv. Nikola · Korčula
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359° · N (Tramontana)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 359°, direction N (Tramontana); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Rocky
Seabed slope: Moderate slope (15–25°); natural shade: None; access: Footpath / Trail.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-24 10:05:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 23 °C.
Natural cove
No commercial beach infrastructure recorded for this location.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (359° 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: Kučište (1.4 km) → |
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Jugo / Sirocco (SE, 135°)
Warm SE wind bringing long sea swells
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🟢 Sheltered (Calm) | Calm swimming directly in this cove |
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Maestral (NW, 315°)
Refreshing afternoon summer thermal breeze
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🔴 Exposed (Waves) | Seek opposite leeward shore in strong gusts |
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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 |
Sv. Nikola is a coastal beach and bay situated in Korčula (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 359°, direction N (Tramontana); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. No commercial beach infrastructure recorded for this location.
Latest official water test (2026-09-24 10:05:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 23 °C.
In this bay / immediate vicinity lies ACI Marina Korčula (Marina, capacity: 159 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
Seabed slope: Moderate slope (15–25°).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Footpath / Trail · Parking: Free parking · Crowd: Low 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 Sv. Nikola
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Sv. Nikola (Korčula).
What is the sea water quality rating at Sv. Nikola beach in Korčula? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #1060), the bathing water quality at Sv. Nikola 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 10:05:00), the measured sea temperature was 23 °C.
Which winds is Sv. Nikola bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Sv. Nikola faces the open sea at a bearing of 359° (N (Tramontana)). Based on its coastal relief and backing terrain, the cove provides natural wind shelter from Sirocco / Jugo (SE), while winds blowing directly from N (Tramontana) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Sv. Nikola? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Sv. Nikola consists of: Rocky. The seabed entry slope is Moderate slope (15–25°), and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: None. The swimming zone is approximately 180 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Sv. Nikola? ▾
No commercial beach infrastructure is recorded for this point — it is an unspoiled natural cove. Coastal access: Footpath / Trail; parking availability: Free parking.
Where is Sv. Nikola located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Sv. Nikola is located in Korčula (Korčula Island), Dubrovnik Region, Croatia at GPS coordinates 42.96283° N, 17.12895° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Medvinjak (479 m), Ispod zidina (702 m), Gradska plaža Banje (941 m).
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