☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Dubrovnik Region · Dubrovnik
Sveti Jakov
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Sveti Jakov, Dubrovnik
Beach Sveti Jakov is located in Dubrovnik (Dubrovnik Region). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Sveti Jakov · Dubrovnik
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234° · SW (Libeccio)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 234°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Rounded pebbles / Shingle · Sandy
Seabed slope: Moderate slope (15–25°); natural shade: Trees only; access: Stairs / Steps.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2025-09-30 08:55:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 23.2 °C.
4 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Beach bar / Café, Showers, crpna.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (234° 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 | Seek opposite leeward shore in strong gusts |
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Maestral (NW, 315°)
Refreshing afternoon summer thermal breeze
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🟡 Cross-shore | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Ht. Argentina (908 m) → |
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Lebić / Garbin (SW, 225°)
Southwesterly swell and coastal surf
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🔴 Exposed (Waves) | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Portoč (1.2 km) → |
Sveti Jakov 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 234°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Beach bar / Café, Showers, crpna.
Latest official water test (2025-09-30 08:55:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 23.2 °C.
In this bay / immediate vicinity lies Sidrište Otok Lokrum (Portoč) (Anchorage, capacity: 20 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 Rounded pebbles / Shingle, Sandy.
Natural shade
Trees only
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
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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.
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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 Sveti Jakov
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Sveti Jakov (Dubrovnik).
What is the sea water quality rating at Sveti Jakov beach in Dubrovnik? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #1011), the bathing water quality at Sveti Jakov 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 08:55:00), the measured sea temperature was 23.2 °C.
Which winds is Sveti Jakov bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Sveti Jakov faces the open sea at a bearing of 234° (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 Sveti Jakov? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Sveti Jakov consists of: Rounded pebbles / Shingle, Sandy. The seabed entry slope is Moderate slope (15–25°), and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: Trees only. The swimming zone is approximately 100 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Sveti Jakov? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Restaurant, Beach bar / Café, Showers, crpna. Coastal access: Stairs / Steps; parking availability: Free parking.
Where is Sveti Jakov located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Sveti Jakov is located in Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik Region, Croatia at GPS coordinates 42.63517° N, 18.13012° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Hotel Villa Dubrovnik (430 m), Park Gjivović (477 m), Ht. Argentina (908 m).
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Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Sveti Jakov. Distances are straight-line measurements.