☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Kvarner & Islands · 🏝️ Krk Island · Vrbnik (Krk)
Vrbnik - plaža Zgribnica
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About Vrbnik - plaža Zgribnica, Vrbnik
Beach Vrbnik - plaža Zgribnica is located in Vrbnik (Kvarner & Islands). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Vrbnik - plaža Zgribnica · Vrbnik
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45° · NE (Bora)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 45°, direction NE (Bora); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Pebble · Concrete plateau
Seabed slope: gentle; natural shade: None; access: Paved asphalt road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-23 08:45:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 21.5 °C.
7 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Wheelchair / ramp access, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Promenade benches, Parking available.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (45° 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: Kupalište Dunat (6.2 km) → |
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Jugo / Sirocco (SE, 135°)
Warm SE wind bringing long sea swells
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🟡 Cross-shore | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Šilo - plaža Pećine (8.0 km) → |
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Maestral (NW, 315°)
Refreshing afternoon summer thermal breeze
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🟡 Cross-shore | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Sv. Marek (3.4 km) → |
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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 |
Vrbnik - plaža Zgribnica is a coastal beach and bay situated in Vrbnik (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 45°, direction NE (Bora); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Wheelchair / ramp access, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Promenade benches, Parking available.
Latest official water test (2026-09-23 08:45:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 21.5 °C.
In this bay / immediate vicinity lies Privez Vrbnik luka (Krk) (Anchorage, capacity: 15 berths).
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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 Pebble, Concrete plateau.
Natural shade
None
Water entry & depth
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Access, parking & crowds
Access: Paved asphalt road · Parking: Paid parking · Crowd: High 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 Vrbnik - plaža Zgribnica
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Vrbnik - plaža Zgribnica (Vrbnik).
What is the sea water quality rating at Vrbnik - plaža Zgribnica beach in Vrbnik? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #6258), the bathing water quality at Vrbnik - plaža Zgribnica is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2026-09-23 08:45:00), the measured sea temperature was 21.5 °C.
Which winds is Vrbnik - plaža Zgribnica bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Vrbnik - plaža Zgribnica faces the open sea at a bearing of 45° (NE (Bora)). Based on its coastal relief and backing terrain, the cove provides natural wind shelter from offshore winds blowing from the hinterland, while winds blowing directly from NE (Bora) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Vrbnik - plaža Zgribnica? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Vrbnik - plaža Zgribnica consists of: Pebble, Concrete plateau. The seabed entry slope is moderate, and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: None. The swimming zone is approximately 235 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Vrbnik - plaža Zgribnica? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Restaurant, Wheelchair / ramp access, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Promenade benches, Parking available. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: Paid parking.
Where is Vrbnik - plaža Zgribnica located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Vrbnik - plaža Zgribnica is located in Vrbnik (Krk Island), Kvarner & Islands, Croatia at GPS coordinates 45.07602° N, 14.67912° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Sv. Marek (3.4 km), Kupalište Dunat (6.2 km), Uvala Malo more (6.8 km).
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