☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Zadar Region · 🏝️ Ugljan Island · Ugljan
Sveti Jerolim
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Sveti Jerolim, Ugljan
Beach Sveti Jerolim is located in Ugljan (Zadar Region). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Sveti Jerolim · Ugljan
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65° · NE (Bora)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 65°, direction NE (Bora); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Concrete plateau · Sandy
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°); natural shade: Trees only; access: Paved asphalt road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-29 14:00:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22.6 °C.
6 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Changing cabins, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Promenade benches, Swimmer safety barrier.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (65° 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: Mjesno Kupalište (6.3 km) → |
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Jugo / Sirocco (SE, 135°)
Warm SE wind bringing long sea swells
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🟡 Cross-shore | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Puntamika-Zapad (7.9 km) → |
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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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🟢 Sheltered (Calm) | Calm swimming directly in this cove |
Sveti Jerolim is a coastal beach and bay situated in Ugljan (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 65°, direction NE (Bora); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Changing cabins, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Promenade benches, Swimmer safety barrier.
Latest official water test (2026-09-29 14:00:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22.6 °C.
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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 Concrete plateau, Sandy.
Natural shade
Trees only
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Paved asphalt road · Parking: Free parking · Crowd: High crowd
OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED
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Photo 5MICROBIOLOGICAL 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 Sveti Jerolim
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Sveti Jerolim (Ugljan).
What is the sea water quality rating at Sveti Jerolim beach in Ugljan? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #4137), the bathing water quality at Sveti Jerolim is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2026-09-29 14:00:00), the measured sea temperature was 22.6 °C.
Which winds is Sveti Jerolim bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Sveti Jerolim faces the open sea at a bearing of 65° (NE (Bora)). Based on its coastal relief and backing terrain, the cove provides natural wind shelter from Maestral (NW), while winds blowing directly from NE (Bora) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Sveti Jerolim? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Sveti Jerolim consists of: Concrete plateau, Sandy. The seabed entry slope is Gentle slope (up to 15°), and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: Trees only. The swimming zone is approximately 120 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Sveti Jerolim? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Restaurant, Changing cabins, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Promenade benches, Swimmer safety barrier. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: Free parking.
Where is Sveti Jerolim located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Sveti Jerolim is located in Ugljan (Ugljan Island), Zadar Region, Croatia at GPS coordinates 44.13361° N, 15.10556° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Mjesno Kupalište (6.3 km), Sv. Bartul (7.0 km), Punta Skala (Obiteljske Kuće) (7.3 km).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Sveti Jerolim. Distances are straight-line measurements.