☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Zadar Region · Sukošan
Tustica
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Tustica, Sukošan
Beach Tustica is located in Sukošan (Zadar Region). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Tustica · Sukošan
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222° · SW (Libeccio)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 222°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Pebble
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°); natural shade: Trees only; access: Paved asphalt road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-23 08:50:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22 °C.
Natural cove
No commercial beach infrastructure recorded for this location.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (222° 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 | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Obalni Potez (3.5 km) → |
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Maestral (NW, 315°)
Refreshing afternoon summer thermal breeze
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🟡 Cross-shore | Seek opposite leeward shore in strong gusts |
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Lebić / Garbin (SW, 225°)
Southwesterly swell and coastal surf
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🔴 Exposed (Waves) | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Obalni Dio (4.5 km) → |
Tustica is a coastal beach and bay situated in Sukošan (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 222°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. No commercial beach infrastructure recorded for this location.
Latest official water test (2026-09-23 08:50:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22 °C.
METEO & MARINE GUIDE · OPEN-METEO MARINE & DHMZ
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 Pebble.
Natural shade
Trees only
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Paved asphalt road · Parking: No parking · Crowd: Low crowd
OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED
Authentic field photos of the bay
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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.
🌿 No commercial infrastructure recorded for this site — it is a natural bay or quiet beach without facilities.
Exact count of recorded items on site:
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tustica
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Tustica (Sukošan).
What is the sea water quality rating at Tustica beach in Sukošan? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #4172), the bathing water quality at Tustica 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 08:50:00), the measured sea temperature was 22 °C.
Which winds is Tustica bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Tustica faces the open sea at a bearing of 222° (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 Tustica? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Tustica consists of: Pebble. 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 2500 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Tustica? ▾
No commercial beach infrastructure is recorded for this point — it is an unspoiled natural cove. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: No parking.
Where is Tustica located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Tustica is located in Sukošan, Zadar Region, Croatia at GPS coordinates 44.03056° N, 15.34222° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Uvala Dječji Raj (2.9 km), Obalni Potez (3.5 km), Obalni Dio (4.5 km).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
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