Croatia · Istria
Barbariga - Mandriol
Vodnjan — 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 | 0.2 |
| Fri 4 | 27.8 | 0.0 |
| Sat 5 | 27.7 | 0.3 |
| Sun 6 | 27.7 | 0.2 |
| Mon 7 | 28.0 | 0.2 |
| Tue 8 | 28.2 | 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: 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 5 of 5 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 | 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
- Kolone - Uvala Sv. Jakov2.8 kmBale, Istria
- Kolone - Uvala Sv. Pavao4.4 kmBale, Istria
- Peroj - Božinka5.9 kmVodnjan, Istria
- Fažana8.0 kmFažana, Istria
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- By car: there's parking about ~680 m from the beach.
- Nearest bus stop is about ~850 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest town: Vodnjan, about ~9.1 km away.
- 4 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is Paulonia, about ~1.2 km away.
- 1 shop nearby, about ~1.2 km 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).
Is the water clean at Barbariga - Mandriol?
Barbariga - Mandriol is a coastal bathing site with an official EU Bathing Water rating of Not classified for the 2025 season — not enough samples in this year to assign an official rating. 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 Boat mooring. There's parking about ~680 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 5 classified seasons on record has come back Excellent or Good.
Worth remembering: “Not classified” 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 Vodnjan, Istria.
Frequently asked questions
Is it safe to go in the water at Barbariga - Mandriol?
Best to be careful here: Barbariga - Mandriol's official 2025 classification is Not classified, so check for local advisories and posted flags before swimming.
What's the current water temperature at Barbariga - Mandriol?
The latest reading puts the sea at Barbariga - Mandriol at around 27°C — the “Right now” panel above has the full live picture. That's the reading right off Vodnjan, Istria. On the modeled climatology here, August usually runs warmest.
When is the best time to swim at Barbariga - Mandriol?
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 Vodnjan, Istria. 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 Barbariga - Mandriol doesn't have one published yet.
What's nearby Barbariga - Mandriol — parking, buses, or a ferry?
By car, there's parking about ~680 m from the beach. There's a bus stop about ~850 m from the beach. The nearest town is Vodnjan, about ~9.1 km away.