☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Kvarner & Islands · 🏝️ Rab Island · Rab
Uvala Čifnata
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Uvala Čifnata, Rab
Beach Uvala Čifnata is located in Rab (Kvarner & Islands). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Uvala Čifnata · Rab
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199° · S (Ostro)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 199°, direction S (Ostro); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Sandy
Seabed slope: gentle; natural shade: Low shrubs & pine trees; access: standard.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-21 09:20:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 23.6 °C.
Natural cove
No commercial beach infrastructure recorded for this location.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (199° 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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🔴 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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🔴 Exposed (Waves) | Seek opposite leeward shore in strong gusts |
Uvala Čifnata is a coastal beach and bay situated in Rab (Kvarner & Islands). 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 199°, direction S (Ostro); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. No commercial beach infrastructure recorded for this location.
Latest official water test (2026-09-21 09:20:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 23.6 °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 Sandy.
Natural shade
Low shrubs & pine trees
Water entry & depth
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Access, parking & crowds
Parking: Free parking · Crowd: Low crowd
OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED
Authentic field photos of the bay
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Photo 2MICROBIOLOGICAL 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 Uvala Čifnata
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Uvala Čifnata (Rab).
What is the sea water quality rating at Uvala Čifnata beach in Rab? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #6307), the bathing water quality at Uvala Čifnata is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2026-09-21 09:20:00), the measured sea temperature was 23.6 °C.
Which winds is Uvala Čifnata bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Uvala Čifnata faces the open sea at a bearing of 199° (S (Ostro)). Based on its coastal relief and backing terrain, the cove provides natural wind shelter from Bora (NE) and Maestral (NW), while winds blowing directly from S (Ostro) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Uvala Čifnata? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Uvala Čifnata consists of: Sandy. The seabed entry slope is moderate, and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: Low shrubs & pine trees.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Uvala Čifnata? ▾
No commercial beach infrastructure is recorded for this point — it is an unspoiled natural cove. Coastal access: standard coastal access; parking availability: Free parking.
Where is Uvala Čifnata located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Uvala Čifnata is located in Rab (Rab Island), Kvarner & Islands, Croatia at GPS coordinates 44.76268° N, 14.71061° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Uvala Gožinka (497 m), Jelenovica (848 m), Suha Punta - Veli žal (1.0 km).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Uvala Čifnata. Distances are straight-line measurements.
- Uvala Gožinka
- Jelenovica
- Suha Punta - Veli žal
- Suha Punta - Hotel Carolina
- Suha Punta - usis za bazen
- Suha Punta - između Ht. Caroline i rest.