☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Šibenik Riviera · 🏝️ Zlarin Island · Zlarin
Zlarin, mjesto
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Zlarin, mjesto, Zlarin
Beach Zlarin, mjesto is located in Zlarin (Šibenik Riviera). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Zlarin, mjesto · Zlarin
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339° · N (Tramontana)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 339°, direction N (Tramontana); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Concrete plateau · Rocky
Seabed slope: Flat plateau (concrete/stone); natural shade: Low shrubs & grass only; access: Paved asphalt road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-23 08:30:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 24.4 °C.
2 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Waste bins / Trash cans, Promenade benches.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (339° 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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🟡 Cross-shore | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Zlarin, Punta (468 m) → |
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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: Jadrija, kabine lijevo (2.9 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 |
Zlarin, mjesto is a coastal beach and bay situated in Zlarin (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 339°, direction N (Tramontana); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Waste bins / Trash cans, Promenade benches.
Latest official water test (2026-09-23 08:30:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 24.4 °C.
METEO & MARINE GUIDE · OPEN-METEO MARINE & DHMZ
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 Concrete plateau, Rocky.
Natural shade
Low shrubs & grass only
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Flat plateau (concrete/stone).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Paved asphalt road · Parking: No parking · Crowd: Low 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 Zlarin, mjesto
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Zlarin, mjesto (Zlarin).
What is the sea water quality rating at Zlarin, mjesto beach in Zlarin? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #3060), the bathing water quality at Zlarin, mjesto 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 08:30:00), the measured sea temperature was 24.4 °C.
Which winds is Zlarin, mjesto bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Zlarin, mjesto faces the open sea at a bearing of 339° (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 Zlarin, mjesto? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Zlarin, mjesto consists of: Concrete plateau, Rocky. The seabed entry slope is Flat plateau (concrete/stone), and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: Low shrubs & grass only. The swimming zone is approximately 800 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Zlarin, mjesto? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Waste bins / Trash cans, Promenade benches. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: No parking.
Where is Zlarin, mjesto located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Zlarin, mjesto is located in Zlarin (Zlarin Island), Šibenik Riviera, Croatia at GPS coordinates 43.69857° N, 15.83263° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Zlarin, Punta (468 m), Zablaće II (2.6 km), Autocamp Zablaće (2.9 km).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Zlarin, mjesto. Distances are straight-line measurements.
- Zlarin, Punta
- Zablaće II
- Autocamp Zablaće
- Jadrija, kabine lijevo
- Autocamp, Zablaće, kraj
- Jadrija, kabine desno