Croatia · Primorje-Gorski Kotar
Barbat - plaža Puntica
Rab — Primorje-Gorski Kotar, 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 | 27.7 | 0.1 |
| Thu 3 | 27.5 | 0.2 |
| Fri 4 | 27.4 | 0.1 |
| Sat 5 | 27.0 | 0.3 |
| Sun 6 | 27.5 | 0.1 |
| Mon 7 | 27.8 | 0.0 |
| Tue 8 | 27.9 | 0.1 |
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
- Barbat818 mRab, Primorje-Gorski Kotar
- Pudarica - javna plaža2.1 kmRab, Primorje-Gorski Kotar
- Barbat2.2 kmRab, Primorje-Gorski Kotar
- Barbat3.1 kmRab, Primorje-Gorski Kotar
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- By car: there's parking about ~490 m from the beach.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest village: Barbat, about ~1.6 km away.
- 1 place to eat within 1 km
- 1 place to stay mapped nearby Closest is Kamp Wodenča, about ~130 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).
Is the water clean at Barbat - plaža Puntica?
Barbat - plaža Puntica 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 Beach bar, Restaurant, and Accessible entry. There's parking about ~490 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. Barbat - plaža Puntica does not yet have enough classified seasons to describe a long-run trend. The nearest town, Barbat, is about ~1.6 km away.
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 Rab, Primorje-Gorski Kotar.
Frequently asked questions
Is it safe to go in the water at Barbat - plaža Puntica?
Best to be careful here: Barbat - plaža Puntica's official 2025 classification is Not classified, so check for local advisories and posted flags before swimming.
What temperature is the sea at Barbat - plaža Puntica right now?
The most recent reading for Barbat - plaža Puntica shows the sea at around 27°C. For live, up-to-the-hour conditions, see the “Right now” panel above. That's the reading right off Rab, Primorje-Gorski Kotar. On the modeled climatology here, August usually runs warmest.
When does Barbat - plaža Puntica have the warmest water?
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 Rab, Primorje-Gorski Kotar. 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 Barbat - plaža Puntica doesn't have one published yet.
What's the easiest way to reach Barbat - plaža Puntica?
By car, there's parking about ~490 m from the beach. The nearest town is Barbat, about ~1.6 km away.