☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Zadar Region · 🏝️ Pašman Island · Banj (Otok Pašman)
Uvala Sv. Kuzmana
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Uvala Sv. Kuzmana, Banj
Beach Uvala Sv. Kuzmana is located in Banj (Zadar Region). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Uvala Sv. Kuzmana · Banj
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16° · N (Tramontana)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 16°, direction N (Tramontana); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Concrete plateau · Rocky
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°); natural shade: Low shrubs & pine trees; access: Paved asphalt road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2025-09-23 12:25:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 23.6 °C.
6 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Sports & volleyball, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Boat mooring, Swimmer safety barrier.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (16° 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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🔴 Exposed (Waves) | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Uvala Dječji Raj (4.2 km) → |
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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) | Seek opposite leeward shore in strong gusts |
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Lebić / Garbin (SW, 225°)
Southwesterly swell and coastal surf
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🟢 Sheltered (Calm) | Calm swimming directly in this cove |
Uvala Sv. Kuzmana is a coastal beach and bay situated in Banj (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 16°, direction N (Tramontana); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Sports & volleyball, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Boat mooring, Swimmer safety barrier.
Latest official water test (2025-09-23 12:25:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 23.6 °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
Low shrubs & pine trees
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Paved asphalt road · Crowd: High crowd
OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED
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Photo 4MICROBIOLOGICAL 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 Sv. Kuzmana
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Uvala Sv. Kuzmana (Banj).
What is the sea water quality rating at Uvala Sv. Kuzmana beach in Banj? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #4117), the bathing water quality at Uvala Sv. Kuzmana is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2025-09-23 12:25:00), the measured sea temperature was 23.6 °C.
Which winds is Uvala Sv. Kuzmana bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Uvala Sv. Kuzmana faces the open sea at a bearing of 16° (N (Tramontana)). Based on its coastal relief and backing terrain, the cove provides natural wind shelter from Sirocco / Jugo (SE), while winds blowing directly from N (Tramontana) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Uvala Sv. Kuzmana? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Uvala Sv. Kuzmana consists of: Concrete plateau, Rocky. 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 240 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Uvala Sv. Kuzmana? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Sports & volleyball, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Boat mooring, Swimmer safety barrier. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: in the vicinity.
Where is Uvala Sv. Kuzmana located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Uvala Sv. Kuzmana is located in Banj (Pašman Island), Zadar Region, Croatia at GPS coordinates 44.00194° N, 15.29848° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Uvala Svetog Luke (2.0 km), Obalni Dio (2.5 km), Uvala Dječji Raj (4.2 km).
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