☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Zadar Region · Zverinac (Dugi otok)
Uvala Zverinac
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Uvala Zverinac, Zverinac
Beach Uvala Zverinac is located in Zverinac (Zadar Region). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Uvala Zverinac · Zverinac
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212° · SW (Libeccio)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 212°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Rocky
Seabed slope: Moderate slope (15–25°); natural shade: Trees only; access: Stairs / Steps.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-29 12:45:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22.8 °C.
1 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (212° 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: Uvala Lučina (6.6 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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🔴 Exposed (Waves) | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Uvala Božavčica (2.6 km) → |
Uvala Zverinac is a coastal beach and bay situated in Zverinac (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 212°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant.
Latest official water test (2026-09-29 12:45:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22.8 °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 Rocky.
Natural shade
Trees only
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Moderate slope (15–25°).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Stairs / Steps · Parking: No parking · Crowd: Low crowd
OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED
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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 Zverinac
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Uvala Zverinac (Zverinac).
What is the sea water quality rating at Uvala Zverinac beach in Zverinac? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #4153), the bathing water quality at Uvala Zverinac is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2026-09-29 12:45:00), the measured sea temperature was 22.8 °C.
Which winds is Uvala Zverinac bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Uvala Zverinac faces the open sea at a bearing of 212° (SW (Libeccio)). 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 SW (Libeccio) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Uvala Zverinac? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Uvala Zverinac consists of: Rocky. The seabed entry slope is Moderate slope (15–25°), 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 Zverinac? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Restaurant. Coastal access: Stairs / Steps; parking availability: No parking.
Where is Uvala Zverinac located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Uvala Zverinac is located in Zverinac, Zadar Region, Croatia at GPS coordinates 44.16111° N, 14.91417° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Uvala Božavčica (2.6 km), Uvala Saharun (4.5 km), Uvala Lučina (6.6 km).
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