☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Zadar Region · Sukošan
Uvala Dječji Raj
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Uvala Dječji Raj, Sukošan
Beach Uvala Dječji Raj is located in Sukošan (Zadar Region). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Uvala Dječji Raj · Sukošan
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238° · SW (Libeccio)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 238°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Concrete plateau · Pebble
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°); natural shade: Trees only; access: Paved asphalt road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-23 08:40:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22.2 °C.
10 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Lifeguard on duty, Beach bar / Café, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Aquapark / Inflatables, Promenade benches, Swimmer safety barrier.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (238° 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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🟢 Sheltered (Calm) | Calm swimming directly in this cove |
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Maestral (NW, 315°)
Refreshing afternoon summer thermal breeze
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🟡 Cross-shore | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Zelena Punta - Jug (4.5 km) → |
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Lebić / Garbin (SW, 225°)
Southwesterly swell and coastal surf
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🔴 Exposed (Waves) | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Uvala Svetog Luke (3.8 km) → |
Uvala Dječji Raj 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 238°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Lifeguard on duty, Beach bar / Café, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Aquapark / Inflatables, Promenade benches, Swimmer safety barrier.
Latest official water test (2026-09-23 08:40:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22.2 °C.
In this bay / immediate vicinity lies D-Marin Dalmacija (Sukošan / Bibinje) (Marina, capacity: 1200 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, 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: 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.
Exact count of recorded items on site:
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Frequently Asked Questions About Uvala Dječji Raj
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Uvala Dječji Raj (Sukošan).
What is the sea water quality rating at Uvala Dječji Raj beach in Sukošan? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #4170), the bathing water quality at Uvala Dječji Raj 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 08:40:00), the measured sea temperature was 22.2 °C.
Which winds is Uvala Dječji Raj bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Uvala Dječji Raj faces the open sea at a bearing of 238° (SW (Libeccio)). Based on its coastal relief and backing terrain, the cove provides natural wind shelter from Bora (NE) and Sirocco / Jugo (SE), while winds blowing directly from SW (Libeccio) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Uvala Dječji Raj? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Uvala Dječji Raj consists of: Concrete plateau, 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 800 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Uvala Dječji Raj? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Restaurant, Lifeguard on duty, Beach bar / Café, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Aquapark / Inflatables, Promenade benches, Swimmer safety barrier. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: No parking.
Where is Uvala Dječji Raj located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Uvala Dječji Raj is located in Sukošan, Zadar Region, Croatia at GPS coordinates 44.03944° N, 15.30806° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Tustica (2.9 km), Punta Rožica (3.6 km), Uvala Svetog Luke (3.8 km).
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