#244 European Rank
Kraljičina Plaža
Nin, Zadar region, Croatia•Adriatic Sea• Best Season: June, July, August, September
Photo: Magdalena Miočev (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Wikimedia Commons source
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3-Second Operational AnswersEDITORIAL SCORE
4.60/ 5.0
SEA TEMPERATURE
24.5°C
August 30-year average
DAILY BUDGET
€42/day
SAND & SHORELINE
Golden Sand
Shallow & Gentle
Live Open-Meteo European Feed
Morning Beach Pulse & Marine Telemetry
Wind-Exposed
Moderate Surf
Exposed to Onshore Surf & ChopCove aspect: Faces SW (220°) · Wind: W (270°)
Onshore wind (12 km/h) is pushing open-sea swell directly into the bay, creating active breaking waves and reduced visibility.
Significant Wave Height
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Exercise Caution
Swell Profile
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Reading buoy...
Live Surface Wind
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W (270°) · ONSHORE
UV & Air Temperature
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UV 5 · Moderate (SPF 30)
Cove Aspect & Shelter Compass
Seaward Orientation vs. Live Wind DirectionCove Faces SW (220°)
Onshore Wind • Waves and surface chop pushed into the beach
Shoreline Facing (θ_aspect)
SW (220°)
Open Sea Exposure
Surface Wind Vector
W (270°)
12 km/h · Δθ = 50°
Spatial Geometry: Wind from W pushes unobstructed over the open sea directly onto the SW-facing coast, generating breaking chop.
Morning Coastal Brief for Kraljičina Plaža: Noticeable shorebreak; recommend caution for small children and non-swimmers. Onshore wind (12 km/h) is pushing open-sea swell directly into the bay, creating active breaking waves and reduced visibility. Models update sub-daily via Open-Meteo European marine models.
Interactive Oceanographic Climatology
Seasonal Sea Warmth & Bathing Climatology
30-Year NOAA OISST v2.1 Monthly Normals (1991–2020) · Nin, Zadar region, Croatia
Ideal Swimming
Early August
24.5°C
Air ~33°C
Comfortable, prolonged bathing for all ages
Water temperature is well above the 20.0°C bathing threshold. Prolonged leisure swimming, snorkeling, and family wading are comfortable with zero thermal shock.
Drag to scrub 12-month temperature curveEarly August · 24.5°C
| Month | Sea Surface Temp | Air Temp | Thermal Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13.2°C | 19°C | Crisp & Bracing |
| February | 12.1°C | 20°C | Crisp & Bracing |
| March | 12.3°C | 22°C | Crisp & Bracing |
| April | 14.0°C | 25°C | Crisp & Bracing |
| May | 17.5°C | 28°C | Crisp & Bracing |
| June | 21.6°C | 31°C | Refreshing |
| July | 24.0°C | 33°C | Ideal Swimming |
| August | 24.5°C | 33°C | Ideal Swimming |
| September | 22.3°C | 31°C | Ideal Swimming |
| October | 19.8°C | 28°C | Refreshing |
| November | 17.4°C | 24°C | Crisp & Bracing |
| December | 15.0°C | 21°C | Crisp & Bracing |
NOAA OISST v2.1 30-year climatological normal (1991–2020).Explore all Croatia Sea Temperatures
Swimmability Window · NOAA Climatology
Swimmable 10 Jun – 1 Oct (>21°C) · 112 days
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🏖️ Kraljičina Plaža (Nin, Zadar region, Croatia)
🌊 Water temperature: 24.5°C
⛱️ Beach access: 75% free public sand • Sunbeds: €18–€35
🧭 Wind & shelter: Faces SW (sheltered from NE winds)
📍 Guide: https://shores.cc/beach/kraljicina-plaza-hr/Tip: Add this beach to your home screen to quickly check morning wind and water conditions before heading out.
EEA Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC
Bathing Water Purity & Statutory Standards
Status: Good
Microbial Water Purity
95th-Percentile Compliant
Escherichia coli & intestinal enterococci within statutory limits.
Bathing Directive Tier
Tier 1: Sufficient & Safe
Monitored across the official European bathing season.
Official European Environment Agency (EEA) water monitoring verifies recreational cleanliness, sewage absence, and safety standards across all 31 member and partner coastal nations.
Score Breakdown
Scenery & Setting4.5 / 5
Water Clarity & Cleanliness4.7 / 5
Sand & Shoreline Quality4.7 / 5
Atmosphere & Safety4.6 / 5
Accessibility & Entry Ease4.5 / 5
Affordability & Fair Pricing4.6 / 5
About Kraljičina Plaža
A warm lagoon spit with healing mud and a full Velebit panorama, often called Croatia's longest sandy beach.
Key Beach Facts
Official Records•Access: Road access with organized parking; wooden footbridges spanning the shallow lagoon wetlands.
•Protected Status / Environment: Nin lagoon wetland ecosystem containing Natura 2000 botanical habitats and bird sanctuaries.
•Notable Feature: 3 km shallow sandy beach renowned for its natural peloid medicinal mud deposits and panoramic Velebit mountain views.
Sand Transparency & Sunbed Index
Public sand quota, private lido density, and legal towel placement rights
Balanced Concession Mix
Free Public Sand (75%)Private Concessions (25%)
2-Sunbed + Umbrella Set Rate
€18low season→€35August peak
Daily set (2 loungers + umbrella). Front-row loungers may command premium surcharges.
Towel Bather Guidance
Regulated municipal umbrellas alongside spacious free public sectors. Ample towel space available.
Legal Shoreline Rights: Under Croatian maritime law (Pomorsko Dobro), beaches are common public property. Concessionaires cannot forbid towel placement.
Arrival Logistics, Parking & Sun Exposure
Micro-logistics, parking payment taxonomy, and topographic shadow schedules.
Parking Payment & Rates
Free Parking
Free Verge / Unpaved Roadside
Follow local municipal parking signage to avoid fines during summer peak hours.
Sun Exposure & Cliff Shadows
Full-Day Unobstructed Sunlight
Open shoreline with full solar exposure from mid-morning through evening twilight.
Footwear & Karst Protection
Unnecessary (Soft Natural Sand)
Fine powder or golden sand allows comfortable barefoot wading into shallow depths.
Amenities & Facilities
Bathrooms
YesShowers
NoFree Parking
YesFood / Tavernas
YesGood for Kids
NoDog Friendly
NoLifeguard on Duty
NoSunbed & Umbrella Rentals
YesNatural Cliff/Pine Shade
NoWheelchair Accessible
NoSnorkeling & Watersports
YesNudist / FKK Friendly
NoGetting There & Local Notes
Getting there:
Located near Nin, Zadar region. Accessible via regional coastal roads (44.251°N, 15.174°E).
•Waist-deep for a long way out; one of the safest family swims in Dalmatia.
•A sandy spit fringing the Nin lagoon, facing the full Velebit massif, with Croatia's largest medicinal-mud site just behind.
Nearest Airport & Transit Gateway
ZAD · 45m driveFast 45-min highway drive from Zadar Airport (ZAD) or 60 min from Split Airport (SPU).
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kraljičina Plaža
What is the water temperature at Kraljičina Plaža?
The peak summer sea surface temperature at Kraljičina Plaža averages 24.5°C (76°F), based on 30-year NOAA satellite climatology.
What type of coast or sand is Kraljičina Plaža?
Kraljičina Plaža is classified as a golden sand shoreline located in Nin, Zadar region, Croatia.
Is Kraljičina Plaža good for families with kids?
Kraljičina Plaža has steeper entry or natural coastal features better suited for confident swimmers.
Are there parking and facilities at Kraljičina Plaža?
Free parking is available. Restroom facilities are present.
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