☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Šibenik Riviera · Vodice
Vodice Hangar
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Vodice Hangar, Vodice
Beach Vodice Hangar is located in Vodice (Šibenik Riviera). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Vodice Hangar · Vodice
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216° · SW (Libeccio)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 216°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Pebble
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°); natural shade: Trees only; access: Paved asphalt road.
Sufficient
Latest official water test (2025-09-29 08:50:00): rating "Sufficient", sea temperature 23.2 °C.
4 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Water sports, Waste bins / Trash cans, Boat mooring, Swimmer safety barrier.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (216° 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 | Seek opposite leeward shore in strong gusts |
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Maestral (NW, 315°)
Refreshing afternoon summer thermal breeze
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🟡 Cross-shore | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Vruje (157 m) → |
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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 |
Vodice Hangar is a coastal beach and bay situated in Vodice (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 216°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Water sports, Waste bins / Trash cans, Boat mooring, Swimmer safety barrier.
Latest official water test (2025-09-29 08:50:00): rating "Sufficient", sea temperature 23.2 °C.
In this bay / immediate vicinity lies ACI Marina Vodice (Marina, capacity: 382 berths).
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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
Trees only
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
Authentic field photos of the bay
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Photo 3MICROBIOLOGICAL 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 Vodice Hangar
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Vodice Hangar (Vodice).
What is the sea water quality rating at Vodice Hangar beach in Vodice? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #3070), the bathing water quality at Vodice Hangar is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2025-09-29 08:50:00), the measured sea temperature was 23.2 °C.
Which winds is Vodice Hangar bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Vodice Hangar faces the open sea at a bearing of 216° (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 Vodice Hangar? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Vodice Hangar consists of: Pebble. 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 Vodice Hangar? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Water sports, Waste bins / Trash cans, Boat mooring, Swimmer safety barrier. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: Paid parking.
Where is Vodice Hangar located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Vodice Hangar is located in Vodice, Šibenik Riviera, Croatia at GPS coordinates 43.75601° N, 15.78285° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Hotel Olympia početak (132 m), Vruje (157 m), Vodice, Hotel Olympia (197 m).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Vodice Hangar. Distances are straight-line measurements.