☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Šibenik Riviera · Žaborić
Žaborić, šljunak
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About Žaborić, šljunak, Žaborić
Beach Žaborić, šljunak is located in Žaborić (Šibenik Riviera). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Žaborić, šljunak · Žaborić
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251° · W (Ponente)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 251°, direction W (Ponente); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Pebble
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°); natural shade: None; access: Paved asphalt road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2025-09-22 11:10:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 24.8 °C.
9 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Wheelchair / ramp access, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Boat mooring, Fast food / Bistro, Promenade benches, Parking available, Swimmer safety barrier.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (251° 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 (1.7 km) → |
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Lebić / Garbin (SW, 225°)
Southwesterly swell and coastal surf
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🔴 Exposed (Waves) | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Morinje (1.7 km) → |
Žaborić, šljunak 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 251°, direction W (Ponente); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Wheelchair / ramp access, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Boat mooring, Fast food / Bistro, Promenade benches, Parking available, Swimmer safety barrier.
Latest official water test (2025-09-22 11:10:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 24.8 °C.
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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
None
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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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, šljunak
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Žaborić, šljunak (Žaborić).
What is the sea water quality rating at Žaborić, šljunak beach in Žaborić? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #3045), the bathing water quality at Žaborić, šljunak 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 11:10:00), the measured sea temperature was 24.8 °C.
Which winds is Žaborić, šljunak bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Žaborić, šljunak faces the open sea at a bearing of 251° (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, šljunak? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Žaborić, šljunak consists of: Pebble. The seabed entry slope is Gentle slope (up to 15°), and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: None. The swimming zone is approximately 300 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Žaborić, šljunak? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Restaurant, Wheelchair / ramp access, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Boat mooring, Fast food / Bistro, Promenade benches, Parking available, Swimmer safety barrier. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: No parking.
Where is Žaborić, šljunak located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Žaborić, šljunak is located in Žaborić, Šibenik Riviera, Croatia at GPS coordinates 43.66276° N, 15.93795° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Žaborić, mjesto (180 m), Žaborić, pjesak (199 m), Jasenovo (1.5 km).
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