☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Zadar Region · 🏝️ Ugljan Island · Kukljica (Otok Ugljan)
Zelena Punta - Jug
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Zelena Punta - Jug, Kukljica
Beach Zelena Punta - Jug is located in Kukljica (Zadar Region). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Zelena Punta - Jug · Kukljica
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96° · E (Levante)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 96°, direction E (Levante); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Concrete plateau · Rocky
Seabed slope: Moderate slope (15–25°); natural shade: Low shrubs & pine trees; access: Paved asphalt road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-23 09:50:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22.8 °C.
13 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Sports & volleyball, Hotel nearby, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Waste bins / Trash cans, Boat mooring, Showers, Aquapark / Inflatables, Promenade benches, Parking available, Pier / Jetty.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (96° 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: Uvala Velika Sabuša (1.4 km) → |
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Jugo / Sirocco (SE, 135°)
Warm SE wind bringing long sea swells
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🔴 Exposed (Waves) | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Uvala Velika Sabuša (1.4 km) → |
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Maestral (NW, 315°)
Refreshing afternoon summer thermal breeze
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🟢 Sheltered (Calm) | Calm swimming directly in this cove |
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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 |
Zelena Punta - Jug is a coastal beach and bay situated in Kukljica (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 96°, direction E (Levante); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Sports & volleyball, Hotel nearby, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Waste bins / Trash cans, Boat mooring, Showers, Aquapark / Inflatables, Promenade benches, Parking available, Pier / Jetty.
Latest official water test (2026-09-23 09:50:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22.8 °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 Concrete plateau, Rocky.
Natural shade
Low shrubs & pine trees
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Moderate slope (15–25°).
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 4MICROBIOLOGICAL 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 Zelena Punta - Jug
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Zelena Punta - Jug (Kukljica).
What is the sea water quality rating at Zelena Punta - Jug beach in Kukljica? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #4103), the bathing water quality at Zelena Punta - Jug 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 09:50:00), the measured sea temperature was 22.8 °C.
Which winds is Zelena Punta - Jug bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Zelena Punta - Jug faces the open sea at a bearing of 96° (E (Levante)). Based on its coastal relief and backing terrain, the cove provides natural wind shelter from Maestral (NW), while winds blowing directly from E (Levante) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Zelena Punta - Jug? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Zelena Punta - Jug consists of: Concrete plateau, Rocky. The seabed entry slope is Moderate slope (15–25°), and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: Low shrubs & pine trees. The swimming zone is approximately 580 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Zelena Punta - Jug? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Restaurant, Sports & volleyball, Hotel nearby, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Waste bins / Trash cans, Boat mooring, Showers, Aquapark / Inflatables, Promenade benches, Parking available, Pier / Jetty. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: Free parking.
Where is Zelena Punta - Jug located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Zelena Punta - Jug is located in Kukljica (Ugljan Island), Zadar Region, Croatia at GPS coordinates 44.03444° N, 15.25250° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Uvala Velika Sabuša (1.4 km), Uvala Svetog Luke (3.2 km), Punta Rožica (4.1 km).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Zelena Punta - Jug. Distances are straight-line measurements.
- Uvala Velika Sabuša
- Uvala Svetog Luke
- Punta Rožica
- Uvala Dječji Raj
- Uvala Batalaža
- Uvala Sv. Kuzmana