☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Šibenik Riviera · Žaborić
Žaborić, pjesak
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Žaborić, pjesak, Žaborić
Beach Žaborić, pjesak is located in Žaborić (Šibenik Riviera). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Žaborić, pjesak · Žaborić
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253° · W (Ponente)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 253°, direction W (Ponente); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Sandy
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°); natural shade: Trees only; access: Paved asphalt road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2025-09-22 11:20:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 25 °C.
4 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Sports & volleyball, Beach bar / Café, Promenade benches, Swimmer safety barrier.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (253° 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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🟢 Sheltered (Calm) | Calm swimming directly in this cove |
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Maestral (NW, 315°)
Refreshing afternoon summer thermal breeze
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🔴 Exposed (Waves) | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Morinje (1.5 km) → |
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Lebić / Garbin (SW, 225°)
Southwesterly swell and coastal surf
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🔴 Exposed (Waves) | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Morinje (1.5 km) → |
Žaborić, pjesak is a coastal beach and bay situated in Žaborić (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 253°, direction W (Ponente); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Sports & volleyball, Beach bar / Café, Promenade benches, Swimmer safety barrier.
Latest official water test (2025-09-22 11:20:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 25 °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 Sandy.
Natural shade
Trees only
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Paved asphalt road · Parking: No 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 Žaborić, pjesak
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Žaborić, pjesak (Žaborić).
What is the sea water quality rating at Žaborić, pjesak beach in Žaborić? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #3046), the bathing water quality at Žaborić, pjesak is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2025-09-22 11:20:00), the measured sea temperature was 25 °C.
Which winds is Žaborić, pjesak bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Žaborić, pjesak faces the open sea at a bearing of 253° (W (Ponente)). Based on its coastal relief and backing terrain, the cove provides natural wind shelter from Bora (NE) and Sirocco / Jugo (SE), while winds blowing directly from W (Ponente) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Žaborić, pjesak? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Žaborić, pjesak consists of: Sandy. 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 300 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Žaborić, pjesak? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Sports & volleyball, Beach bar / Café, Promenade benches, Swimmer safety barrier. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: No parking.
Where is Žaborić, pjesak located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Žaborić, pjesak is located in Žaborić, Šibenik Riviera, Croatia at GPS coordinates 43.66441° N, 15.93893° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Žaborić, šljunak (199 m), Žaborić, mjesto (295 m), Morinje (1.5 km).
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