☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Zadar Region · Nin
Ždrijac
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Ždrijac, Nin
Beach Ždrijac is located in Nin (Zadar Region). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Ždrijac · Nin
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358° · N (Tramontana)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 358°, direction N (Tramontana); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Sandy · Rocky
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°); natural shade: Low shrubs & grass only; access: Paved asphalt road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2025-10-02 09:20:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 18.2 °C.
3 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Promenade benches.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (358° 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: Zaton H.R. 2 (3.1 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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🔴 Exposed (Waves) | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Zaton H.R. 1 (3.1 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 |
Ždrijac is a coastal beach and bay situated in Nin (Zadar Region). 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 358°, direction N (Tramontana); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Promenade benches.
Latest official water test (2025-10-02 09:20:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 18.2 °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, Rocky.
Natural shade
Low shrubs & grass only
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Paved asphalt road · Parking: Free parking · Crowd: High crowd
OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED
Authentic field photos of the bay
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Photo 5MICROBIOLOGICAL 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 Ždrijac
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Ždrijac (Nin).
What is the sea water quality rating at Ždrijac beach in Nin? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #4084), the bathing water quality at Ždrijac is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2025-10-02 09:20:00), the measured sea temperature was 18.2 °C.
Which winds is Ždrijac bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Ždrijac faces the open sea at a bearing of 358° (N (Tramontana)). Based on its coastal relief and backing terrain, the cove provides natural wind shelter from Sirocco / Jugo (SE), while winds blowing directly from N (Tramontana) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Ždrijac? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Ždrijac consists of: Sandy, Rocky. The seabed entry slope is Gentle slope (up to 15°), and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: Low shrubs & grass only. The swimming zone is approximately 500 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Ždrijac? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Promenade benches. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: Free parking.
Where is Ždrijac located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Ždrijac is located in Nin, Zadar Region, Croatia at GPS coordinates 44.24755° N, 15.19358° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Kraljičina Plaža (1.5 km), Zaton H.R. 2 (3.1 km), Zaton H.R. 1 (3.1 km).
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