☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Šibenik Riviera · Zaton
Zaton, mjesto
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About Zaton, mjesto, Zaton
Beach Zaton, mjesto is located in Zaton (Šibenik Riviera). Official IZOR water quality: Good.
Zaton, mjesto · Zaton
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27° · NE (Bora)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 27°, direction NE (Bora); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Concrete plateau · Pebble
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°); natural shade: Trees only; access: Paved asphalt road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-22 09:00:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 24.7 °C.
4 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, vru.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (27° 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: Srima, mjesto (4.7 km) → |
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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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🟡 Cross-shore | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Srima, mjesto (4.7 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 |
Zaton, mjesto is a coastal beach and bay situated in Zaton (Šibenik Riviera). According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR), the sea water quality here is rated as Good.
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 27°, direction NE (Bora); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, vru.
Latest official water test (2026-09-22 09:00:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 24.7 °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 Concrete plateau, Pebble.
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: 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: Good.
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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 Zaton, mjesto
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Zaton, mjesto (Zaton).
What is the sea water quality rating at Zaton, mjesto beach in Zaton? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #3058), the bathing water quality at Zaton, mjesto is rated "Good" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2026-09-22 09:00:00), the measured sea temperature was 24.7 °C.
Which winds is Zaton, mjesto bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Zaton, mjesto faces the open sea at a bearing of 27° (NE (Bora)). Based on its coastal relief and backing terrain, the cove provides natural wind shelter from Sirocco / Jugo (SE), while winds blowing directly from NE (Bora) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Zaton, mjesto? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Zaton, mjesto consists of: Concrete plateau, Pebble. 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 120 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Zaton, mjesto? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, vru. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: No parking.
Where is Zaton, mjesto located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Zaton, mjesto is located in Zaton, Šibenik Riviera, Croatia at GPS coordinates 43.78030° N, 15.83241° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Srima, mjesto (4.7 km), Srima, mjesto sredina (4.8 km), Vruje (4.8 km).
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