☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Kvarner & Islands · 🏝️ Krk Island · Omišalj (Krk)
Uvala Mali Kijac
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Uvala Mali Kijac, Omišalj
Beach Uvala Mali Kijac is located in Omišalj (Kvarner & Islands). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Uvala Mali Kijac · Omišalj
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215° · SW (Libeccio)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 215°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Concrete plateau · Rocky
Seabed slope: gentle; natural shade: None; access: Coastal promenade.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-22 10:41:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22.5 °C.
2 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Children's playground, Waste bins / Trash cans.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (215° 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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🟡 Cross-shore | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Hotel Delfin (463 m) → |
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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: Kraj uvale Omišalj (2.2 km) → |
Uvala Mali Kijac is a coastal beach and bay situated in Omišalj (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 215°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Children's playground, Waste bins / Trash cans.
Latest official water test (2026-09-22 10:41:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22.5 °C.
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Sea conditions, wind and wind shelter
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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 Concrete plateau, Rocky.
Natural shade
None
Water entry & depth
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Access, parking & crowds
Access: Coastal promenade · Parking: No 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.
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 Mali Kijac
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Uvala Mali Kijac (Omišalj).
What is the sea water quality rating at Uvala Mali Kijac beach in Omišalj? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #6110), the bathing water quality at Uvala Mali 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 10:41:00), the measured sea temperature was 22.5 °C.
Which winds is Uvala Mali Kijac bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Uvala Mali Kijac faces the open sea at a bearing of 215° (SW (Libeccio)). Based on its coastal relief and backing terrain, the cove provides natural wind shelter from Bora (NE), while winds blowing directly from SW (Libeccio) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Uvala Mali Kijac? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Uvala Mali Kijac consists of: Concrete plateau, Rocky. The seabed entry slope is moderate, and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: None. The swimming zone is approximately 910 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Uvala Mali Kijac? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Children's playground, Waste bins / Trash cans. Coastal access: Coastal promenade; parking availability: No parking.
Where is Uvala Mali Kijac located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Uvala Mali Kijac is located in Omišalj (Krk Island), Kvarner & Islands, Croatia at GPS coordinates 45.22788° N, 14.54616° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Hotel Delfin (463 m), Kamp Omišalj (920 m), Naselje Sjever (1.0 km).
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Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Uvala Mali Kijac. Distances are straight-line measurements.