☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Dubrovnik Region · Dubrovnik
Uvala Lapad
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Uvala Lapad, Dubrovnik
Beach Uvala Lapad is located in Dubrovnik (Dubrovnik Region). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Uvala Lapad · Dubrovnik
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250° · W (Ponente)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 250°, direction W (Ponente); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Sandy · Concrete plateau
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°); natural shade: None; access: Paved asphalt road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-24 09:10:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 23.2 °C.
11 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Sports & volleyball, Hotel nearby, Swimming pool, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Showers, Parking available, crpna.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (250° 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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🔴 Exposed (Waves) | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Mandrač (1.0 km) → |
Uvala Lapad is a coastal beach and bay situated in Dubrovnik (Dubrovnik 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 250°, direction W (Ponente); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Sports & volleyball, Hotel nearby, Swimming pool, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Showers, Parking available, crpna.
Latest official water test (2026-09-24 09:10:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 23.2 °C.
In this bay / immediate vicinity lies Marina Frapa Dubrovnik (Gruž) (Marina, capacity: 220 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 Sandy, Concrete plateau.
Natural shade
None
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Paved asphalt road · Parking: Paid parking · Crowd: High crowd
OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED
Authentic field photos of the bay
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📷 Main panoramaMICROBIOLOGICAL 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 Lapad
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Uvala Lapad (Dubrovnik).
What is the sea water quality rating at Uvala Lapad beach in Dubrovnik? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #1022), the bathing water quality at Uvala Lapad 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 09:10:00), the measured sea temperature was 23.2 °C.
Which winds is Uvala Lapad bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Uvala Lapad faces the open sea at a bearing of 250° (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 Lapad? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Uvala Lapad consists of: Sandy, Concrete plateau. The seabed entry slope is Gentle slope (up to 15°), and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: None. The swimming zone is approximately 200 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Uvala Lapad? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Restaurant, Sports & volleyball, Hotel nearby, Swimming pool, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Showers, Parking available, crpna. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: Paid parking.
Where is Uvala Lapad located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Uvala Lapad is located in Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik Region, Croatia at GPS coordinates 42.65517° N, 18.06948° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Hotel Splendid (402 m), Ht. Vis 2 (750 m), Ht. Dubrovnik Palace (885 m).
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