☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Zadar Region · Novigrad
Sveti Nikola
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Sveti Nikola, Novigrad
Beach Sveti Nikola is located in Novigrad (Zadar Region). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Sveti Nikola · Novigrad
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312° · NW (Maestral)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 312°, direction NW (Maestral); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Pebble · Concrete plateau
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°); natural shade: Trees only; access: Paved asphalt road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2025-10-01 09:05:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 18 °C.
13 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Wheelchair / ramp access, Hotel nearby, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Aquapark / Inflatables, Promenade benches, Parking available, Swimmer safety barrier, Camping site.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (312° 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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🟡 Cross-shore | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Vrulje (2.9 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) | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Vrulje (2.9 km) → |
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Lebić / Garbin (SW, 225°)
Southwesterly swell and coastal surf
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🟡 Cross-shore | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Sv. Duh (6.1 km) → |
Sveti Nikola is a coastal beach and bay situated in Novigrad (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 312°, direction NW (Maestral); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Wheelchair / ramp access, Hotel nearby, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Aquapark / Inflatables, Promenade benches, Parking available, Swimmer safety barrier, Camping site.
Latest official water test (2025-10-01 09:05:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 18 °C.
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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 Pebble, Concrete plateau.
Natural shade
Trees only
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Paved asphalt road · Parking: Paid parking · Crowd: High crowd
OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED
Authentic field photos of the bay
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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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sveti Nikola
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Sveti Nikola (Novigrad).
What is the sea water quality rating at Sveti Nikola beach in Novigrad? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #4106), the bathing water quality at Sveti Nikola is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2025-10-01 09:05:00), the measured sea temperature was 18 °C.
Which winds is Sveti Nikola bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Sveti Nikola faces the open sea at a bearing of 312° (NW (Maestral)). Based on its coastal relief and backing terrain, the cove provides natural wind shelter from Sirocco / Jugo (SE), while winds blowing directly from NW (Maestral) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Sveti Nikola? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Sveti Nikola consists of: Pebble, Concrete plateau. 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 300 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Sveti Nikola? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Restaurant, Wheelchair / ramp access, Hotel nearby, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Aquapark / Inflatables, Promenade benches, Parking available, Swimmer safety barrier, Camping site. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: Paid parking.
Where is Sveti Nikola located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Sveti Nikola is located in Novigrad, Zadar Region, Croatia at GPS coordinates 44.19000° N, 15.54639° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Vrulje (2.9 km), Obalni potez Jasenice (3.2 km), Meka Draga (4.7 km).
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