☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Zadar Region · Sestrunj (Otok Sestrunj)
Uvala Kablin
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Uvala Kablin, Sestrunj
Beach Uvala Kablin is located in Sestrunj (Zadar Region). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Uvala Kablin · Sestrunj
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173° · S (Ostro)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 173°, direction S (Ostro); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Rocky · Pebble
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°); natural shade: Trees only; access: Paved asphalt road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-29 13:10:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22 °C.
3 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Boat mooring, Promenade benches, Pier / Jetty.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (173° 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) | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Sveti Jerolim (7.6 km) → |
Uvala Kablin is a coastal beach and bay situated in Sestrunj (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 173°, direction S (Ostro); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Boat mooring, Promenade benches, Pier / Jetty.
Latest official water test (2026-09-29 13:10:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22 °C.
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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, Pebble.
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: Low crowd
OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED
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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.
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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 Kablin
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Uvala Kablin (Sestrunj).
What is the sea water quality rating at Uvala Kablin beach in Sestrunj? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #4141), the bathing water quality at Uvala Kablin is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2026-09-29 13:10:00), the measured sea temperature was 22 °C.
Which winds is Uvala Kablin bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Uvala Kablin faces the open sea at a bearing of 173° (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 Kablin? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Uvala Kablin consists of: Rocky, 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 90 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Uvala Kablin? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Boat mooring, Promenade benches, Pier / Jetty. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: Free parking.
Where is Uvala Kablin located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Uvala Kablin is located in Sestrunj, Zadar Region, Croatia at GPS coordinates 44.13806° N, 15.01028° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Mjesno Kupalište (2.3 km), Sveti Jerolim (7.6 km), Uvala Zverinac (8.1 km).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Uvala Kablin. Distances are straight-line measurements.
- Mjesno Kupalište
- Sveti Jerolim
- Uvala Zverinac
- Uvala Božavčica
- Uvala Saharun
- Punta Skala (Obiteljske Kuće)