☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Zadar Region · Molat
Uvala Lučina
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Uvala Lučina, Molat
Beach Uvala Lučina is located in Molat (Zadar Region). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Uvala Lučina · Molat
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240° · SW (Libeccio)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 240°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Rocky · Concrete plateau
Seabed slope: Moderate slope (15–25°); natural shade: Low shrubs & pine trees; access: Footpath / Trail.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-29 11:10:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 23.6 °C.
2 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Beach bar / Café.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (240° 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: Uvala Saharun (8.7 km) → |
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Lebić / Garbin (SW, 225°)
Southwesterly swell and coastal surf
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🔴 Exposed (Waves) | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Uvala Božavčica (8.7 km) → |
Uvala Lučina is a coastal beach and bay situated in Molat (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 240°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Beach bar / Café.
Latest official water test (2026-09-29 11:10:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 23.6 °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, Concrete plateau.
Natural shade
Low shrubs & pine trees
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Moderate slope (15–25°).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Footpath / Trail · Parking: Free parking · Crowd: High 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 Lučina
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Uvala Lučina (Molat).
What is the sea water quality rating at Uvala Lučina beach in Molat? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #4065), the bathing water quality at Uvala Lučina 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 11:10:00), the measured sea temperature was 23.6 °C.
Which winds is Uvala Lučina bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Uvala Lučina faces the open sea at a bearing of 240° (SW (Libeccio)). 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 SW (Libeccio) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Uvala Lučina? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Uvala Lučina consists of: Rocky, Concrete plateau. The seabed entry slope is Moderate slope (15–25°), and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: Low shrubs & pine trees. The swimming zone is approximately 500 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Uvala Lučina? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Restaurant, Beach bar / Café. Coastal access: Footpath / Trail; parking availability: Free parking.
Where is Uvala Lučina located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Uvala Lučina is located in Molat, Zadar Region, Croatia at GPS coordinates 44.21167° N, 14.87000° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Uvala Zverinac (6.6 km), Uvala Saharun (8.7 km), Uvala Božavčica (8.7 km).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Uvala Lučina. Distances are straight-line measurements.
- Uvala Zverinac
- Uvala Saharun
- Uvala Božavčica
- Mjesno Kupalište (Uvala Široka)
- Uvala Kablin
- Mjesno Kupalište