Uvala Ručica
Coastal beach in Novalja, Zadar region · view on map
Uvala Ručica is a natural beach with a pebble shore. It sits outside any built-up area, and you get there on foot, by a footpath. There is no parking at the beach itself. The seabed drops away at a moderate 15-25°. For anyone arriving by boat, there is no mooring at or near the beach. In season it is usually busy, and the prevailing wind blows from the north.
Beach facts
Beach profile: Croatian national bathing water portal (IZOR).
Quality history
Year-by-year table
| Season | Classification |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Excellent |
| 2024 | Excellent |
| 2023 | Excellent |
| 2022 | Excellent |
| 2021 | Excellent |
| 2020 | Excellent |
| 2019 | Excellent |
| 2018 | Excellent |
| 2017 | Excellent |
| 2016 | Excellent |
| 2015 | Excellent |
| 2014 | Excellent |
| 2013 | Excellent |
| 2012 | Excellent |
| 2011 | Excellent |
| 2010 | Excellent |
| 2009 | Excellent |
Sample statistics by season
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samples taken | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| E. coli, 95th percentile (CFU/100 ml) | 44 | 42 | 37 | 44 |
| Intestinal enterococci, 95th pct. (CFU/100 ml) | 24 | 27 | 23 | 25 |
EU thresholds for an "Excellent" coastal rating: E. coli ≤ 250, enterococci ≤ 100 CFU/100ml (95th percentile).
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Classifications follow the EU Bathing Water Directive: each season's rating is based on the last four seasons of samples. Source: European Environment Agency / Croatian national monitoring (Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries).