☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Central Dalmatia · Split
Žnjan - istok
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Žnjan - istok, Split
Beach Žnjan - istok is located in Split (Central Dalmatia). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Žnjan - istok · Split
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188° · S (Ostro)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 188°, direction S (Ostro); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Rocky · Pebble
Seabed slope: Moderate slope (15–25°); natural shade: Low shrubs & grass only; access: Paved asphalt road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2025-09-29 08:00:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22.9 °C.
19 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Lifeguard on duty, Sports & volleyball, Water sports, Wheelchair / ramp access, Diving center, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Aquapark / Inflatables, Auxiliary beach facility, Fast food / Bistro, Promenade benches, Parking available, Swimmer safety barrier, prelj.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (188° 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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🔴 Exposed (Waves) | Seek opposite leeward shore in strong gusts |
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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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🔴 Exposed (Waves) | Seek opposite leeward shore in strong gusts |
Žnjan - istok is a coastal beach and bay situated in Split (Central Dalmatia). 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 188°, direction S (Ostro); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Lifeguard on duty, Sports & volleyball, Water sports, Wheelchair / ramp access, Diving center, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Aquapark / Inflatables, Auxiliary beach facility, Fast food / Bistro, Promenade benches, Parking available, Swimmer safety barrier, prelj.
Latest official water test (2025-09-29 08:00:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22.9 °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 Rocky, Pebble.
Natural shade
Low shrubs & grass only
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Moderate slope (15–25°).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Paved asphalt road · Parking: Paid parking · Crowd: High crowd
OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED
Authentic field photos of the bay
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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: 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 Žnjan - istok
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Žnjan - istok (Split).
What is the sea water quality rating at Žnjan - istok beach in Split? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #2043), the bathing water quality at Žnjan - istok is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2025-09-29 08:00:00), the measured sea temperature was 22.9 °C.
Which winds is Žnjan - istok bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Žnjan - istok faces the open sea at a bearing of 188° (S (Ostro)). Based on its coastal relief and backing terrain, the cove provides natural wind shelter from Bora (NE) and Maestral (NW), while winds blowing directly from S (Ostro) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Žnjan - istok? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Žnjan - istok consists of: Rocky, Pebble. The seabed entry slope is Moderate slope (15–25°), and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: Low shrubs & grass only. The swimming zone is approximately 700 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Žnjan - istok? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Restaurant, Lifeguard on duty, Sports & volleyball, Water sports, Wheelchair / ramp access, Diving center, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Aquapark / Inflatables, Auxiliary beach facility, Fast food / Bistro, Promenade benches, Parking available, Swimmer safety barrier, prelj. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: Paid parking.
Where is Žnjan - istok located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Žnjan - istok is located in Split, Central Dalmatia, Croatia at GPS coordinates 43.50147° N, 16.48093° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Hotel Split (831 m), Duilovo (1.1 km), Trstenik-Radoševac (1.2 km).
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Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Žnjan - istok. Distances are straight-line measurements.