☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Zadar Region · Drage (Pakoštane)
Uvala Dugovača
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Uvala Dugovača, Drage
Beach Uvala Dugovača is located in Drage (Zadar Region). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Uvala Dugovača · Drage
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248° · W (Ponente)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 248°, direction W (Ponente); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Rocky
Seabed slope: Moderate slope (15–25°); natural shade: Trees only; access: Footpath / Trail.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-24 09:25:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22.4 °C.
3 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Beach bar / Café, Boat mooring, Pier / Jetty.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (248° 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: Janice (2.3 km) → |
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Lebić / Garbin (SW, 225°)
Southwesterly swell and coastal surf
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🔴 Exposed (Waves) | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Gradina (4.2 km) → |
Uvala Dugovača is a coastal beach and bay situated in Drage (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 248°, direction W (Ponente); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Beach bar / Café, Boat mooring, Pier / Jetty.
Latest official water test (2026-09-24 09:25:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22.4 °C.
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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 Rocky.
Natural shade
Trees only
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Moderate slope (15–25°).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Footpath / Trail · Parking: Free parking · Crowd: Low crowd
OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED
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Photo 3MICROBIOLOGICAL 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 Dugovača
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Uvala Dugovača (Drage).
What is the sea water quality rating at Uvala Dugovača beach in Drage? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #4111), the bathing water quality at Uvala Dugovača is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2026-09-24 09:25:00), the measured sea temperature was 22.4 °C.
Which winds is Uvala Dugovača bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Uvala Dugovača faces the open sea at a bearing of 248° (W (Ponente)). 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 W (Ponente) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Uvala Dugovača? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Uvala Dugovača consists of: Rocky. The seabed entry slope is Moderate slope (15–25°), 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 Dugovača? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Beach bar / Café, Boat mooring, Pier / Jetty. Coastal access: Footpath / Trail; parking availability: Free parking.
Where is Uvala Dugovača located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Uvala Dugovača is located in Drage, Zadar Region, Croatia at GPS coordinates 43.89083° N, 15.53361° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Janice (2.3 km), Punta (3.2 km), Gradina (4.2 km).
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