☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Zadar Region · 🏝️ Ugljan Island · Kukljica (Otok Ugljan)
Uvala Velika Sabuša
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Uvala Velika Sabuša, Kukljica
Beach Uvala Velika Sabuša is located in Kukljica (Zadar Region). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Uvala Velika Sabuša · Kukljica
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243° · SW (Libeccio)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 243°, direction SW (Libeccio); 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.
6 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Water sports, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Water slide, Promenade benches, Swimmer safety barrier.
🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (243° 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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🟡 Cross-shore | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Zelena Punta - Jug (1.4 km) → |
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Lebić / Garbin (SW, 225°)
Southwesterly swell and coastal surf
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🔴 Exposed (Waves) | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Zelena Punta - Jug (1.4 km) → |
Uvala Velika Sabuša is a coastal beach and bay situated in Kukljica (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 243°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Water sports, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Water slide, Promenade benches, Swimmer safety barrier.
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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
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Frequently Asked Questions About Uvala Velika Sabuša
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Uvala Velika Sabuša (Kukljica).
What is the sea water quality rating at Uvala Velika Sabuša beach in Kukljica? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #4104), the bathing water quality at Uvala Velika Sabuša is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC.
Which winds is Uvala Velika Sabuša bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Uvala Velika Sabuša faces the open sea at a bearing of 243° (SW (Libeccio)). 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 SW (Libeccio) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Uvala Velika Sabuša? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Uvala Velika Sabuša 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 Velika Sabuša? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Water sports, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Water slide, Promenade benches, Swimmer safety barrier. Coastal access: standard coastal access; parking availability: in the vicinity.
Where is Uvala Velika Sabuša located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Uvala Velika Sabuša is located in Kukljica (Ugljan Island), Zadar Region, Croatia at GPS coordinates 44.02372° N, 15.24241° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Zelena Punta - Jug (1.4 km), Uvala Svetog Luke (3.2 km), Uvala Batalaža (5.0 km).
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