☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Zadar Region · 🏝️ Ugljan Island · Poljana (Ugljan)
Sveti Petar
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Sveti Petar, Poljana
Beach Sveti Petar is located in Poljana (Zadar Region). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Sveti Petar · Poljana
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79° · E (Levante)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 79°, direction E (Levante); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Concrete plateau · Rocky
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°); natural shade: Trees only; access: Paved asphalt road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-23 10:55:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 23 °C.
8 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Sports & volleyball, Water sports, Beach bar / Café, Changing cabins, Waste bins / Trash cans, Boat mooring, Showers, Promenade benches.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (79° 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: Kolovare-Mulić (4.0 km) → |
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Jugo / Sirocco (SE, 135°)
Warm SE wind bringing long sea swells
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🔴 Exposed (Waves) | Seek opposite leeward shore in strong gusts |
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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 Petar is a coastal beach and bay situated in Poljana (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 79°, direction E (Levante); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Sports & volleyball, Water sports, Beach bar / Café, Changing cabins, Waste bins / Trash cans, Boat mooring, Showers, Promenade benches.
Latest official water test (2026-09-23 10:55:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 23 °C.
In this bay / immediate vicinity lies Marina Preko (Otok Ugljan) (Marina, capacity: 87 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 Concrete plateau, Rocky.
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
Authentic field photos of the bay
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📷 Main panorama
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Photo 4MICROBIOLOGICAL 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 Petar
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Sveti Petar (Poljana).
What is the sea water quality rating at Sveti Petar beach in Poljana? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #4133), the bathing water quality at Sveti Petar is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2026-09-23 10:55:00), the measured sea temperature was 23 °C.
Which winds is Sveti Petar bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Sveti Petar faces the open sea at a bearing of 79° (E (Levante)). Based on its coastal relief and backing terrain, the cove provides natural wind shelter from Maestral (NW), while winds blowing directly from E (Levante) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Sveti Petar? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Sveti Petar consists of: Concrete plateau, Rocky. 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 Petar? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Sports & volleyball, Water sports, Beach bar / Café, Changing cabins, Waste bins / Trash cans, Boat mooring, Showers, Promenade benches. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: Free parking.
Where is Sveti Petar located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Sveti Petar is located in Poljana (Ugljan Island), Zadar Region, Croatia at GPS coordinates 44.09167° N, 15.18639° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Jaz (818 m), Otočić Galovac (848 m), Uvala Batalaža (3.7 km).
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Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Sveti Petar. Distances are straight-line measurements.