☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Šibenik Riviera · Vodice
Vodice, Plava plaža
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Vodice, Plava plaža, Vodice
Beach Vodice, Plava plaža is located in Vodice (Šibenik Riviera). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Vodice, Plava plaža · Vodice
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181° · S (Ostro)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 181°, direction S (Ostro); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Pebble · Concrete plateau
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°); natural shade: Low shrubs & pine trees; access: Paved asphalt road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2025-09-29 09:10:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 23.1 °C.
15 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Lifeguard on duty, Sports & volleyball, Wheelchair / ramp access, Hotel nearby, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Apartments / Rentals, Promenade benches, Parking available, Swimmer safety barrier.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (181° 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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🔴 Exposed (Waves) | Seek opposite leeward shore in strong gusts |
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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) | Seek opposite leeward shore in strong gusts |
Vodice, Plava plaža 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 181°, direction S (Ostro); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Lifeguard on duty, Sports & volleyball, Wheelchair / ramp access, Hotel nearby, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Apartments / Rentals, Promenade benches, Parking available, Swimmer safety barrier.
Latest official water test (2025-09-29 09:10:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 23.1 °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, Concrete plateau.
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
Authentic field photos of the bay
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📷 Main panorama
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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 Vodice, Plava plaža
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Vodice, Plava plaža (Vodice).
What is the sea water quality rating at Vodice, Plava plaža beach in Vodice? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #3073), the bathing water quality at Vodice, Plava plaža 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 09:10:00), the measured sea temperature was 23.1 °C.
Which winds is Vodice, Plava plaža bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Vodice, Plava plaža faces the open sea at a bearing of 181° (S (Ostro)). 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 S (Ostro) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Vodice, Plava plaža? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Vodice, Plava plaža consists of: Pebble, Concrete plateau. 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 780 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Vodice, Plava plaža? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Restaurant, Lifeguard on duty, Sports & volleyball, Wheelchair / ramp access, Hotel nearby, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Apartments / Rentals, Promenade benches, Parking available, Swimmer safety barrier. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: Paid parking.
Where is Vodice, Plava plaža located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Vodice, Plava plaža is located in Vodice, Šibenik Riviera, Croatia at GPS coordinates 43.75383° N, 15.76844° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Plava plaža sredina (178 m), Vodice, Hotel Punta (263 m), Plava plaža kraj (355 m).
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