Croatia · Istria
AC Valkanela - Uvala Valkanela
Vrsar — Istria, Croatia
On the beach
Right now
Live conditions from Open-Meteo, refreshed hourly.
7-day outlook
7-day marine forecast from Open-Meteo.
Sea temperature
Next 7 days, °C
Wave height
Next 7 days, metres
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| Day | Sea temp (°C) | Wave height (m) |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 2 | 27.8 | 0.1 |
| Thu 3 | 27.7 | 0.1 |
| Fri 4 | 27.7 | 0.0 |
| Sat 5 | 27.4 | 0.3 |
| Sun 6 | 27.7 | 0.1 |
| Mon 7 | 28.0 | 0.2 |
| Tue 8 | 28.1 | 0.2 |
Water quality history
Official EEA classification, one rating per bathing season, 2015–2025 — real data reported by national authorities.
- 2015: Excellent2015
- 2016: Excellent2016
- 2017: Excellent2017
- 2018: Excellent2018
- 2019: Excellent2019
- 2020: Excellent2020
- 2021: Excellent2021
- 2022: Excellent2022
- 2023: Excellent2023
- 2024: Excellent2024
- 2025: Excellent2025
Excellent in the most recent season, and 11 of 11 classified years rated Excellent or Good.
- Excellent
- Good
- Sufficient
- Poor
- Not classified
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| Year | Classification |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Excellent |
| 2016 | Excellent |
| 2017 | Excellent |
| 2018 | Excellent |
| 2019 | Excellent |
| 2020 | Excellent |
| 2021 | Excellent |
| 2022 | Excellent |
| 2023 | Excellent |
| 2024 | Excellent |
| 2025 | Excellent |
Typical sea temperature by month
Modeled estimatePlausible seasonal climatology derived from latitude, for illustration — not a measured average.
Monthly sea temperature
Typical range across the year, °C
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| Month | Typical sea temp (°C) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 15 |
| Feb | 14 |
| Mar | 15 |
| Apr | 17 |
| May | 20 |
| Jun | 23 |
| Jul | 25 |
| Aug | 26 |
| Sep | 25 |
| Oct | 23 |
| Nov | 20 |
| Dec | 17 |
Location & nearby beaches
Nearby beaches
- AC Valkanela - Prema otocima Salamun308 mVrsar, Istria
- TN Funtana - Uvala Frnažine871 mFuntana, Istria
- AC Istra - Plaža Istra1.0 kmFuntana, Istria
- AC Orsera - Plaža Vala1.1 kmVrsar, Istria
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- By car: there's parking about ~640 m from the beach.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest village: Funtana, about ~1.2 km away.
- 8 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Grill Margarita, about ~810 m away.
- 2 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is Kamp Valkanela, about ~320 m away.
- 1 shop nearby, about ~410 m away
What kind of beach is this?
This beach belongs to a small coastal village. It's usually calmer than a resort or town beach, though a popular village spot can still fill up on the best summer days.
Estimated from OpenStreetMap surroundings data (ODbL).
- Families
- Water sports
Is the water clean at AC Valkanela - Uvala Valkanela?
AC Valkanela - Uvala Valkanela is a coastal bathing site with an official EU Bathing Water rating of Excellent for the 2025 season — the highest official classification under the EU bathing-water assessment. That annual classification comes from the EU Bathing Water Directive: national authorities test for two indicator bacteria, intestinal enterococci and E. coli, throughout the bathing season, then report the full-season results to the European Environment Agency (EEA) the following spring — the 2025 season's rating was published in spring 2026, and the 2026 season won't be rated until spring 2027. In addition to that yearly rating, some national authorities — for Croatia, IZOR (Croatia's Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries) — publish individual water sample results during the season itself, ahead of the annual report. On site you'll find Lifeguard, Showers, and Accessible entry. There's parking about ~640 m from the beach.
Looking to avoid the busiest weeks? The water is typically warmest around August, with the most reliable swimming window running July–September; outside that stretch you'll find a cooler sea but a quieter beach. That rating has been consistent: every one of the 11 classified seasons on record has come back Excellent or Good. The nearest town, Funtana, is about ~1.2 km away.
Worth remembering: “Excellent” isn't a live reading, it's an annual grade — Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor — set once a year from that season's water samples and describing the average, not this afternoon's conditions. For what the sea is doing right now, check the “Right now” panel and 7-day outlook above. It sits in Vrsar, Istria. There are 8 places to eat within a kilometre — Grill Margarita is the closest, about ~810 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is it safe to go in the water at AC Valkanela - Uvala Valkanela?
Yes — AC Valkanela - Uvala Valkanela carries the top EU Bathing Water classification, Excellent, for 2025, and 11 of its 11 classified seasons have rated Excellent or Good. It's also held steady at Excellent for 11 straight years.
What temperature is the sea at AC Valkanela - Uvala Valkanela right now?
The latest reading puts the sea at AC Valkanela - Uvala Valkanela at around 28°C — the “Right now” panel above has the full live picture. That's the reading right off Vrsar, Istria. On the modeled climatology here, August usually runs warmest.
When should you plan a swimming trip to AC Valkanela - Uvala Valkanela?
If you're planning around water temperature, July–September is the window to target — the modeled sea temperature is typically highest then. That applies to the water around Vrsar, Istria. Within that window, August is typically the single warmest month.
How is bathing water quality actually assessed?
Behind the annual grade: a season of testing for intestinal enterococci and E. coli, reported to the European Environment Agency each spring under the EU Bathing Water Directive. A few countries, Croatia via IZOR included, also publish individual in-season samples ahead of that report, but AC Valkanela - Uvala Valkanela doesn't have one published yet.
Is there parking near AC Valkanela - Uvala Valkanela?
By car, there's parking about ~640 m from the beach. The nearest town is Funtana, about ~1.2 km away.