☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Istria · Rovinj (Kuvi)
Uvala Kuvi - Plaža
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Uvala Kuvi - Plaža, Rovinj
Beach Uvala Kuvi - Plaža is located in Rovinj (Istria). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Uvala Kuvi - Plaža · Rovinj
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188° · S (Ostro)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 188°, direction S (Ostro); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Paved stone · Rocky
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°); natural shade: Trees only; access: Footpath / Trail.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2025-09-22 09:12:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22.5 °C.
5 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Beach bar / Café, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Promenade benches, Swimmer safety barrier.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (188° 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) | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Hotel Eden - Ispod hotela (1.3 km) → |
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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 Kuvi - Plaža is a coastal beach and bay situated in Rovinj (Istria). 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 188°, direction S (Ostro); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Beach bar / Café, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Promenade benches, Swimmer safety barrier.
Latest official water test (2025-09-22 09:12:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22.5 °C.
In this bay / immediate vicinity lies Sidrište Uvala Lone (Anchorage, capacity: 25 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 Paved stone, Rocky.
Natural shade
Trees only
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Footpath / Trail · Parking: No parking · Crowd: High crowd
OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED
Authentic field photos of the bay
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📷 Main panorama
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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 Kuvi - Plaža
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Uvala Kuvi - Plaža (Rovinj).
What is the sea water quality rating at Uvala Kuvi - Plaža beach in Rovinj? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #7114), the bathing water quality at Uvala Kuvi - Plaža is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2025-09-22 09:12:00), the measured sea temperature was 22.5 °C.
Which winds is Uvala Kuvi - Plaža bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Uvala Kuvi - Plaža faces the open sea at a bearing of 188° (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 Kuvi - Plaža? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Uvala Kuvi - Plaža consists of: Paved stone, Rocky. 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 400 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Uvala Kuvi - Plaža? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Beach bar / Café, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Promenade benches, Swimmer safety barrier. Coastal access: Footpath / Trail; parking availability: No parking.
Where is Uvala Kuvi - Plaža located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Uvala Kuvi - Plaža is located in Rovinj, Istria, Croatia at GPS coordinates 45.06567° N, 13.65073° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: TN Villas Rubin - Mali molo (557 m), Škaraba - Rt Rusi (654 m), TN Villas Rubin - Ispod Zabavnog centra (918 m).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Uvala Kuvi - Plaža. Distances are straight-line measurements.
- TN Villas Rubin - Mali molo
- Škaraba - Rt Rusi
- TN Villas Rubin - Ispod Zabavnog centra
- Škaraba - Uvala Velika Škaraba
- Hotel Eden - Ispod hotela
- Lone - Ispod hotela Monte Mulini