☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Kvarner & Islands · 🏝️ Krk Island · Njivice
Uvala Kijac
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Uvala Kijac, Njivice
Beach Uvala Kijac is located in Njivice (Kvarner & Islands). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Uvala Kijac · Njivice
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292° · W (Ponente)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 292°, direction W (Ponente); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Pebble
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°); natural shade: Low shrubs & pine trees; access: Paved asphalt road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-22 11:55:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22.9 °C.
8 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Sports & volleyball, Wheelchair / ramp access, Beach bar / Café, Changing cabins, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Promenade benches, Parking available.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (292° 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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🔴 Exposed (Waves) | Seek opposite leeward shore in strong gusts |
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Lebić / Garbin (SW, 225°)
Southwesterly swell and coastal surf
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🟡 Cross-shore | Seek opposite leeward shore in strong gusts |
Uvala Kijac is a coastal beach and bay situated in Njivice (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 292°, direction W (Ponente); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Sports & volleyball, Wheelchair / ramp access, Beach bar / Café, Changing cabins, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Promenade benches, Parking available.
Latest official water test (2026-09-22 11:55:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22.9 °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 Pebble.
Natural shade
Low shrubs & pine trees
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Paved asphalt road · Parking: Free parking · Crowd: High 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 Kijac
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Uvala Kijac (Njivice).
What is the sea water quality rating at Uvala Kijac beach in Njivice? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #6121), the bathing water quality at Uvala Kijac is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2026-09-22 11:55:00), the measured sea temperature was 22.9 °C.
Which winds is Uvala Kijac bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Uvala Kijac faces the open sea at a bearing of 292° (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 Kijac? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Uvala Kijac consists of: Pebble. The seabed entry slope is Gentle slope (up to 15°), and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: Low shrubs & pine trees. The swimming zone is approximately 316 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Uvala Kijac? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Sports & volleyball, Wheelchair / ramp access, Beach bar / Café, Changing cabins, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Promenade benches, Parking available. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: Free parking.
Where is Uvala Kijac located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Uvala Kijac is located in Njivice (Krk Island), Kvarner & Islands, Croatia at GPS coordinates 45.15306° N, 14.53294° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Rosulje (475 m), Miramare (1.4 km), Plaža hotela Veya (1.8 km).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Uvala Kijac. Distances are straight-line measurements.
- Rosulje
- Miramare
- Plaža hotela Veya
- Punta Ćuf - Ribarsko selo
- Plaža hotela Magal
- Aminess Atea Camping Resort