☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Lika Coast & North Pag · 🏝️ Pag Island · Novalja
Uvala Zrće 1
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Uvala Zrće 1, Novalja
Beach Uvala Zrće 1 is located in Novalja (Lika Coast & North Pag). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Uvala Zrće 1 · Novalja
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107° · E (Levante)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 107°, direction E (Levante); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Pebble
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°); natural shade: Low shrubs & pine trees; access: Paved asphalt road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-24 11:40:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22.9 °C.
4 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Beach bar / Café, Restrooms / Toilets, Showers, Fast food / Bistro.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (107° 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: Braničevica (2.1 km) → |
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Jugo / Sirocco (SE, 135°)
Warm SE wind bringing long sea swells
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🔴 Exposed (Waves) | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Straško autokamp (2.6 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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🟢 Sheltered (Calm) | Calm swimming directly in this cove |
Uvala Zrće 1 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 107°, direction E (Levante); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Beach bar / Café, Restrooms / Toilets, Showers, Fast food / Bistro.
Latest official water test (2026-09-24 11:40:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22.9 °C.
METEO & MARINE GUIDE · OPEN-METEO MARINE & DHMZ
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.
Natural shade
Low shrubs & pine trees
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Paved asphalt road · Parking: Paid parking · Crowd: High crowd
OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED
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MICROBIOLOGICAL 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 Zrće 1
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Uvala Zrće 1 (Novalja).
What is the sea water quality rating at Uvala Zrće 1 beach in Novalja? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #5020), the bathing water quality at Uvala Zrće 1 is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2026-09-24 11:40:00), the measured sea temperature was 22.9 °C.
Which winds is Uvala Zrće 1 bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Uvala Zrće 1 faces the open sea at a bearing of 107° (E (Levante)). Based on its coastal relief and backing terrain, the cove provides natural wind shelter from Maestral (NW), while winds blowing directly from E (Levante) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Uvala Zrće 1? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Uvala Zrće 1 consists of: Pebble. The seabed entry slope is Gentle slope (up to 15°), and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: Low shrubs & pine trees.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Uvala Zrće 1? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Beach bar / Café, Restrooms / Toilets, Showers, Fast food / Bistro. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: Paid parking.
Where is Uvala Zrće 1 located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Uvala Zrće 1 is located in Novalja (Pag Island), Lika Coast & North Pag, Croatia at GPS coordinates 44.54161° N, 14.91471° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Uvala Zrće 2 (272 m), Caska (751 m), Braničevica (2.1 km).
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Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Uvala Zrće 1. Distances are straight-line measurements.