Sveta Katarina
Sveta Katarina is a beach that is customarily clothing optional in Zadar, Croatia. The sea is warmest in August at about 24°C (76°F) and coolest in February (13°C (55°F)). Average air temperatures peak in July at 25°C (77°F), and the best time to visit is June to August. There are 5 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being FKK Sovinje (2.7 km (1.7 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Sveta Katarina
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°C | 14°C | 90 mm |
| February | 6°C | 13°C | 88 mm |
| March | 9°C | 13°C | 75 mm |
| April | 13°C | 15°C | 68 mm |
| May | 17°C | 18°C | 66 mm |
| June (best) | 22°C | 22°C | 55 mm |
| July (best) | 25°C | 24°C | 40 mm |
| August (best) | 25°C | 24°C | 50 mm |
| September | 20°C | 22°C | 102 mm |
| October | 15°C | 20°C | 95 mm |
| November | 11°C | 18°C | 129 mm |
| December | 7°C | 16°C | 110 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Coordinates: 43.93299, 15.43026 · OpenStreetMap
- Local law: is public nudity legal in Croatia?
- Before you go, read our nude beach etiquette guide.
- First time? Read our guide to your first time at a nude beach.
Naturist places near Sveta Katarina
- 1FKK Sovinje naturist campground · Zadar · best July to AugustNaturist only
- 2FKK Jelenica nude beach · Zadar · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 25°C in August
- 3Mali dolac nudist beach nude beach · Šibenik-Knin · best June to AugustClothing optionalSea 24°C in August
- 4Autocamp Kosirina naturist campground · Šibenik-Knin · best July to AugustTolerated
- 5Plaža Sabunike FKK nude beach · Zadar · best June to AugustOfficialSea 25°C in August
- 6Simuni nude beach · Lika-Senj · best June to AugustNaturist onlySea 25°C in August
- 7Bay Bok nude beach · Lika-Senj · best June to AugustClothing optionalSea 24°C in August
- 8Mala Draga nude beach · Split-Dalmatia · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 25°C in August
Status labels: Official · Naturist only · Clothing optional · Tolerated · Customary · Listed · Prohibited · Closed. Statuses come from open data and are not yet verified in person.
Frequently asked questions
Is Sveta Katarina clothing optional?
Sveta Katarina is listed as "customarily clothing optional" according to OpenStreetMap (nudism=customary). Rules can change, and clothing-optional zones are often only part of a beach, so look for signs on arrival and follow local rules. NudistMap has not yet verified this status in person. You can check what applies in Croatia before you go.
When is the best time to visit Sveta Katarina?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are June to August. July averages 25°C (77°F) and January 5°C (41°F).
How warm is the water at Sveta Katarina?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 13°C (55°F) to 24°C (76°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
What other naturist places are near Sveta Katarina?
The closest are FKK Sovinje (2.7 km (1.7 mi)), FKK Jelenica (19 km (12 mi)) and Mali dolac nudist beach (20 km (13 mi)).
Sources
Status from OpenStreetMap (nudism=customary). Not yet verified against an official source; local rules may have changed. Data updated 2026-10-31. Wikidata Q12803707 · All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.