Croatia · Split-Dalmatia
Banj
Starigrad — Split-Dalmatia, Croatia
On the beach
Right now
Sample dataIllustrative conditions — the live Open-Meteo marine feed wasn't reachable, so these are deterministic placeholder values that will be replaced automatically once the feed is available.
7-day outlook
Sample dataModeled placeholder forecast for demonstration — will be replaced by a live marine-weather feed.
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 | 23.6 | 0.5 |
| Thu 3 | 23.1 | 0.5 |
| Fri 4 | 22.6 | 0.5 |
| Sat 5 | 22.5 | 0.5 |
| Sun 6 | 22.9 | 0.5 |
| Mon 7 | 23.4 | 0.5 |
| Tue 8 | 23.7 | 0.5 |
Water quality history
Official EEA classification, one rating per bathing season, 2015–2025 — real data reported by national authorities.
- 2015: Not classified2015
- 2016: Not classified2016
- 2017: Not classified2017
- 2018: Not classified2018
- 2019: Not classified2019
- 2020: Not classified2020
- 2021: Not classified2021
- 2022: Not classified2022
- 2023: Not classified2023
- 2024: Not classified2024
- 2025: Not classified2025
Not classified in the most recent season, and 0 of 0 classified years rated Excellent or Good.
- Excellent
- Good
- Sufficient
- Poor
- Not classified
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| Year | Classification |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Not classified |
| 2016 | Not classified |
| 2017 | Not classified |
| 2018 | Not classified |
| 2019 | Not classified |
| 2020 | Not classified |
| 2021 | Not classified |
| 2022 | Not classified |
| 2023 | Not classified |
| 2024 | Not classified |
| 2025 | Not classified |
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
- Kupalište Lanterna463 mStari Grad, Split-Dalmatia
- Hotel Arkada530 mStari Grad, Split-Dalmatia
- Uvala Maslinica2.0 kmStari Grad, Split-Dalmatia
- Kupalište Soline8.1 kmVrboska, Split-Dalmatia
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- Easy by car — there's parking close to the beach.
- Nearest bus stop is about ~1.0 km away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest town: Stari Grad, about ~800 m away.
- 40 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Jerolim, about ~20 m away.
- 2 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is Amicor Green, about ~230 m away.
- 3 shops nearby, the closest about ~690 m away
What kind of beach is this?
This is a town beach, woven into the everyday fabric of a city or larger settlement — expect company on warm days, especially through July and August, alongside easy access to shops and services.
Estimated from OpenStreetMap surroundings data (ODbL).
- Water sports
Is the water clean at Banj?
Thinking of swimming at Banj? The short answer: its official EU Bathing Water rating for 2025 is Not classified — not enough samples in this year to assign an official rating. That rating is set once a year under the EU Bathing Water Directive, from a full season of testing for intestinal enterococci and E. coli reported to the European Environment Agency the following spring, so the 2025 season's grade appeared in spring 2026 and the 2026 season won't be graded 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. There's parking about ~220 m from the beach.
Banj does not yet have enough classified seasons to describe a long-run trend. If you're timing a visit around water temperature rather than crowds, July–September is the safest bet, with August typically the peak — expect a cooler, calmer sea either side of that stretch. The nearest town, Stari Grad, is about ~800 m away.
“Not classified” is one point on a four-step scale — Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor — assigned once per year from that season's water samples, not a live reading. It describes how the site performs on average across the season, not the exact water quality this afternoon; for day-to-day sea conditions, see the “Right now” and 7-day outlook panels above. There are 40 places to eat within a kilometre — Jerolim is the closest, about ~20 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is Banj safe to swim in?
Caution is advised — Banj's official 2025 rating is Not classified. Check for local advisories and posted flags before going in.
What's the current water temperature at Banj?
The figure above (about 23°C) is placeholder data — the live marine-weather feed wasn't reachable when this page was built, and the real reading will appear automatically once it is. That's the reading right off Starigrad, Split-Dalmatia. On the modeled climatology here, August usually runs warmest.
When should you plan a swimming trip to Banj?
For the warmest water, aim for July–September — that's when the modeled sea temperature is typically at its best. That applies to the water around Starigrad, Split-Dalmatia. Within that window, August is typically the single warmest month.
Where does the water quality rating come from?
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 Banj doesn't have one published yet.
What's the easiest way to reach Banj?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. There's a bus stop about ~1.0 km from the beach. The nearest town is Stari Grad, about ~800 m away.