☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Zadar Region · Rovanjska (Jasenice)
Uvala Rovanjska
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Uvala Rovanjska, Rovanjska
Beach Uvala Rovanjska is located in Rovanjska (Zadar Region). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Uvala Rovanjska · Rovanjska
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267° · W (Ponente)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 267°, direction W (Ponente); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Concrete plateau · 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 11:15:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 21 °C.
9 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Beach bar / Café, Changing cabins, Waste bins / Trash cans, Boat mooring, Showers, Aquapark / Inflatables, Auxiliary beach facility, Promenade benches, Parking available.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (267° 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) | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Obalni potez Jasenice (3.6 km) → |
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Lebić / Garbin (SW, 225°)
Southwesterly swell and coastal surf
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🔴 Exposed (Waves) | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Mjesna obala (5.9 km) → |
Uvala Rovanjska is a coastal beach and bay situated in Rovanjska (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 267°, direction W (Ponente); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Beach bar / Café, Changing cabins, Waste bins / Trash cans, Boat mooring, Showers, Aquapark / Inflatables, Auxiliary beach facility, Promenade benches, Parking available.
Latest official water test (2026-09-22 11:15:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 21 °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 Concrete plateau, 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: Paid parking · Crowd: High crowd
OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED
Authentic field photos of the bay
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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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Uvala Rovanjska
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Uvala Rovanjska (Rovanjska).
What is the sea water quality rating at Uvala Rovanjska beach in Rovanjska? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #4089), the bathing water quality at Uvala Rovanjska 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 11:15:00), the measured sea temperature was 21 °C.
Which winds is Uvala Rovanjska bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Uvala Rovanjska faces the open sea at a bearing of 267° (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 Rovanjska? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Uvala Rovanjska consists of: Concrete plateau, 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 400 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Uvala Rovanjska? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Beach bar / Café, Changing cabins, Waste bins / Trash cans, Boat mooring, Showers, Aquapark / Inflatables, Auxiliary beach facility, Promenade benches, Parking available. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: Paid parking.
Where is Uvala Rovanjska located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Uvala Rovanjska is located in Rovanjska, Zadar Region, Croatia at GPS coordinates 44.25083° N, 15.53639° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Obalni potez Jasenice (3.6 km), Vrulje (4.2 km), Mulo Parića (Rt Pisak) (5.4 km).
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