Škrda Island
Small Adriatic island in Zadar County
Škrda is an uninhabited Adriatic islet in Zadar County frequented by boaters for secluded coves, snorkeling and day anchorage; there are scant facilities, so visitors arrive prepared for marine conditions.
Škrda at a Glance#
Address: Škrda island, Zadar County, Croatia
Admission: Free (island).
About Škrda#
Škrda is a small island in Zadar County on the Croatian Adriatic coast. It is part of the central Dalmatian archipelago and is not a permanently inhabited settlement.
The island is visited mainly by boaters and day-trippers exploring the Zadar archipelago for swimming, snorkeling and sheltered anchorages. There are no major services or regular ferry lines serving the island.
Škrda lies among the many small islands off the Croatian coast within Zadar County and is accessed from mainland marinas and nearby inhabited islands.
- Access: Uninhabited island in the Adriatic Sea, most commonly visited by private boats and island-hopping tours from the Zadar archipelago.
Tips for Visiting Škrda#
- Arrange boat transport in advance and aim to arrive early in the day to secure a sheltered bay for landing or anchoring before day-boat traffic increases.
- Plan your visit by focusing on one or two coves rather than trying to circumnavigate the island in a single stop-this lets you enjoy swimming and exploring without competing with other day trips.
- Take time to explore the island's interior pine paths and small bays; many day visitors only use the main landing areas and miss quieter beaches and ruined shepherd huts inland.
Best Time to Visit Škrda#
The island is best visited in late spring through early autumn when seas are calm and boat services run.
Weather & Climate near Škrda#
Temperate climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 4°C to 29°C. Moderate rainfall (933 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | 4° - 10° | 5° | 78 mm | partly cloudy | 86% | 3.0 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.1h |
| February | Acceptable | 4° - 10° | 5° | 65 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 3.1 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.3h |
| March | Good | 6° - 13° | 8° | 65 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 3.2 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Very Good | 9° - 16° | 13° | 67 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 3.1 m/s | 1.0 high | 13.3h |
| May | Very Good | 14° - 22° | 18° | 66 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 2.7 m/s | 1.5 high | 14.6h |
| June | Excellent | 17° - 26° | 22° | 62 mm | some cloud | 67% | 2.5 m/s | 1.9 very high | 15.3h |
| July | Ideal | 19° - 29° | 24° | 35 mm | mostly sunny | 60% | 2.5 m/s | 2.0 very high | 15.0h |
| August | Excellent | 19° - 28° | 24° | 55 mm | mostly sunny | 60% | 2.5 m/s | 1.6 very high | 13.8h |
| September | Very Good | 15° - 24° | 20° | 107 mm | some cloud | 69% | 2.6 m/s | 1.0 high | 12.4h |
| October | Good | 12° - 19° | 16° | 118 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 2.8 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 10.8h |
| November | Acceptable | 8° - 14° | 11° | 117 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 3.4 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.5h |
| December | Acceptable | 5° - 11° | 6° | 98 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 3.2 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.7h |
