☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Lika Coast & North Pag · 🏝️ Pag Island · Novalja
Uvala Ručica
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Uvala Ručica, Novalja
Beach Uvala Ručica is located in Novalja (Lika Coast & North Pag). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Uvala Ručica · Novalja
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154° · SE (Sirocco)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 154°, direction SE (Sirocco); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Natural coastal cove
Official marine terrain profile verified by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries.
Excellent
Official IZOR water quality classification: Excellent.
Natural cove
No commercial beach infrastructure recorded for this location.
🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (154° 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) | Seek opposite leeward shore in strong gusts |
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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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🟡 Cross-shore | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Sveti Duh (6.3 km) → |
Uvala Ručica is a coastal beach and bay situated in Novalja (Lika Coast & North Pag). 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 154°, direction SE (Sirocco); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. No commercial beach infrastructure recorded for this location.
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IZOR FIELD PROFILE · INSTITUTE OF OCEANOGRAPHY AND FISHERIES
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OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED
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MICROBIOLOGICAL WATER QUALITY · EU DIRECTIVE 2006/7/EC & REGULATION NN 73/08
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BAY AMENITIES · INFRASTRUCTURE & FACILITIES
Amenities and facilities on site
Amenities recorded in official beach profile.
🌿 No commercial infrastructure recorded for this site — it is a natural bay or quiet beach without facilities.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Uvala Ručica
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Uvala Ručica (Novalja).
What is the sea water quality rating at Uvala Ručica beach in Novalja? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #5011), the bathing water quality at Uvala Ručica is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC.
Which winds is Uvala Ručica bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Uvala Ručica faces the open sea at a bearing of 154° (SE (Sirocco)). 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 SE (Sirocco) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Uvala Ručica? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Uvala Ručica consists of: natural coastal pebble and rock. The seabed entry slope is moderate, and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: limited natural shade.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Uvala Ručica? ▾
No commercial beach infrastructure is recorded for this point — it is an unspoiled natural cove. Coastal access: standard coastal access; parking availability: in the vicinity.
Where is Uvala Ručica located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Uvala Ručica is located in Novalja (Pag Island), Lika Coast & North Pag, Croatia at GPS coordinates 44.50068° N, 15.02101° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Zubovići (4.3 km), Hotel Zagreb (4.8 km), Karlobag Gradska (5.0 km).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
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