☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Kvarner & Islands · Opatija
Volosko - plaža Črnikovica
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Volosko - plaža Črnikovica, Opatija
Beach Volosko - plaža Črnikovica is located in Opatija (Kvarner & Islands). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Volosko - plaža Črnikovica · Opatija
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128° · SE (Sirocco)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 128°, direction SE (Sirocco); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Concrete plateau
Seabed slope: gentle; natural shade: None; access: Paved asphalt road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-21 08:45:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22.4 °C.
Natural cove
No commercial beach infrastructure recorded for this location.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (128° 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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🟡 Cross-shore | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: ispod hotela Navis (591 m) → |
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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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🟡 Cross-shore | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Volosko - vaterpolo igralište (192 m) → |
Volosko - plaža Črnikovica is a coastal beach and bay situated in Opatija (Kvarner & Islands). 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 128°, direction SE (Sirocco); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. No commercial beach infrastructure recorded for this location.
Latest official water test (2026-09-21 08:45:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22.4 °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 Concrete plateau.
Natural shade
None
Water entry & depth
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Access, parking & crowds
Access: Paved asphalt road · Parking: Paid 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 Volosko - plaža Črnikovica
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Volosko - plaža Črnikovica (Opatija).
What is the sea water quality rating at Volosko - plaža Črnikovica beach in Opatija? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #6067), the bathing water quality at Volosko - plaža Črnikovica is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2026-09-21 08:45:00), the measured sea temperature was 22.4 °C.
Which winds is Volosko - plaža Črnikovica bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Volosko - plaža Črnikovica faces the open sea at a bearing of 128° (SE (Sirocco)). Based on its coastal relief and backing terrain, the cove provides natural wind shelter from Maestral (NW), while winds blowing directly from SE (Sirocco) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Volosko - plaža Črnikovica? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Volosko - plaža Črnikovica consists of: Concrete plateau. The seabed entry slope is moderate, and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: None. The swimming zone is approximately 160 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Volosko - plaža Črnikovica? ▾
No commercial beach infrastructure is recorded for this point — it is an unspoiled natural cove. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: Paid parking.
Where is Volosko - plaža Črnikovica located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Volosko - plaža Črnikovica is located in Opatija, Kvarner & Islands, Croatia at GPS coordinates 45.35076° N, 14.32352° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Volosko - vaterpolo igralište (192 m), Volosko - Veli mul (363 m), ispod hotela Navis (591 m).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Volosko - plaža Črnikovica. Distances are straight-line measurements.
- Volosko - vaterpolo igralište
- Volosko - Veli mul
- ispod hotela Navis
- Kupalište Puntica
- Preluk - sredina
- Preluk - zapad