Pag / Šimuni

A sandy, shallow bay on the Pag peninsula's west coast, well known locally as one of the windiest spots on the Croatian coast - a Croatian saying holds that the Bura "is born in Trieste, dies in Šibenik, and blows strongest precisely in Šimuni." The sheltered bay shape and gentle shelving bottom make it comparatively safe for freeriders and beginners despite the raw wind strength.

beginnerfreeride

Šimuni marina, the exact spot area — Anil Öztas / CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

photo of Šimuni itself — jean melis / CC BY 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Adriatic Sea coast of Pag island — Anil Öztas / CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Wind

season notes	Šimuni is famous for exceptionally strong and reliable Bura (Bora) - among the strongest anywhere on the Adriatic.
wind name	Bura (Bora)
quality	gusty

Water

type	flat
standing depth	shallow, sandy shelving bay

Levels

beginner	yes
intermediate	yes
advanced	yes
notes	Sandy shallow bay is regarded as safe for freeriders and beginners, but the Bura here can blow extremely strong and gusty - advanced riders should treat strong-wind days with respect.

Launch & crowd

description	Sandy beach bay

Hazards

Bura can arrive suddenly and blow very strong/gusty - reputed to be among the strongest on the Adriatic

Travel basics

Sources: hr.wikipedia.org