☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Šibenik Riviera · Šibenik (Kanal Sv. Ante)
Uvala Škar
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Uvala Škar, Šibenik
Beach Uvala Škar is located in Šibenik (Šibenik Riviera). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Uvala Škar · Šibenik
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233° · SW (Libeccio)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 233°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Pebble · Paved stone
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°); natural shade: Trees only; access: Paved asphalt road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2025-09-22 09:00:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 21.8 °C.
5 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Children's playground, Waste bins / Trash cans, Boat mooring, Promenade benches, Parking available.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (233° 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: Minerska (500 m) → |
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Maestral (NW, 315°)
Refreshing afternoon summer thermal breeze
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🟡 Cross-shore | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Jadrija, kabine lijevo (1.2 km) → |
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Lebić / Garbin (SW, 225°)
Southwesterly swell and coastal surf
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🔴 Exposed (Waves) | Seek opposite leeward shore in strong gusts |
Uvala Škar is a coastal beach and bay situated in Šibenik (Šibenik Riviera). 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 233°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Children's playground, Waste bins / Trash cans, Boat mooring, Promenade benches, Parking available.
Latest official water test (2025-09-22 09:00:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 21.8 °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 Pebble, Paved stone.
Natural shade
Trees only
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Paved asphalt road · Parking: Free parking · Crowd: Low 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.
Exact count of recorded items on site:
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Frequently Asked Questions About Uvala Škar
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Uvala Škar (Šibenik).
What is the sea water quality rating at Uvala Škar beach in Šibenik? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #3134), the bathing water quality at Uvala Škar is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2025-09-22 09:00:00), the measured sea temperature was 21.8 °C.
Which winds is Uvala Škar bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Uvala Škar faces the open sea at a bearing of 233° (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 Škar? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Uvala Škar consists of: Pebble, Paved stone. 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 100 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Uvala Škar? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Children's playground, Waste bins / Trash cans, Boat mooring, Promenade benches, Parking available. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: Free parking.
Where is Uvala Škar located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Uvala Škar is located in Šibenik, Šibenik Riviera, Croatia at GPS coordinates 43.71938° N, 15.86012° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Minerska (500 m), Jadrija, kabine lijevo (1.2 km), Zablaće II (1.2 km).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Uvala Škar. Distances are straight-line measurements.
- Minerska
- Jadrija, kabine lijevo
- Zablaće II
- Jadrija, Guština uvala
- Jadrija, kabine desno
- Jadrija, Bazen