☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Zadar Region · 🏝️ Pag Island · Šimuni (Pag)
Uvala Šimuni
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Uvala Šimuni, Šimuni
Beach Uvala Šimuni is located in Šimuni (Zadar Region). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Uvala Šimuni · Šimuni
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184° · S (Ostro)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 184°, direction S (Ostro); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Pebble · Rocky
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°); natural shade: Trees only; access: Footpath / Trail.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-23 11:00:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 21 °C.
11 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Sports & volleyball, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Waste bins / Trash cans, Aquapark / Inflatables, Promenade benches, Parking available, Swimmer safety barrier, Camping site.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (184° 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) | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Prosika (7.5 km) → |
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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: Sveti Duh (6.4 km) → |
Uvala Šimuni is a coastal beach and bay situated in Šimuni (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 184°, direction S (Ostro); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Sports & volleyball, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Waste bins / Trash cans, Aquapark / Inflatables, Promenade benches, Parking available, Swimmer safety barrier, Camping site.
Latest official water test (2026-09-23 11:00:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 21 °C.
In this bay / immediate vicinity lies ACI Marina Šimuni (Pag) (Marina, capacity: 221 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 Pebble, Rocky.
Natural shade
Trees only
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Footpath / Trail · Parking: Free parking · Crowd: High crowd
OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED
Authentic field photos of the bay
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📷 Main panorama
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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 Šimuni
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Uvala Šimuni (Šimuni).
What is the sea water quality rating at Uvala Šimuni beach in Šimuni? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #4095), the bathing water quality at Uvala Šimuni is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2026-09-23 11:00:00), the measured sea temperature was 21 °C.
Which winds is Uvala Šimuni bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Uvala Šimuni faces the open sea at a bearing of 184° (S (Ostro)). 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 S (Ostro) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Uvala Šimuni? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Uvala Šimuni consists of: Pebble, Rocky. The seabed entry slope is Gentle slope (up to 15°), and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: Trees only. The swimming zone is approximately 200 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Uvala Šimuni? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Restaurant, Sports & volleyball, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Waste bins / Trash cans, Aquapark / Inflatables, Promenade benches, Parking available, Swimmer safety barrier, Camping site. Coastal access: Footpath / Trail; parking availability: Free parking.
Where is Uvala Šimuni located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Uvala Šimuni is located in Šimuni (Pag Island), Zadar Region, Croatia at GPS coordinates 44.46444° N, 14.95889° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Uvala Ručica (6.4 km), Sveti Duh (6.4 km), Zubovići (6.6 km).
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