Croatia · Primorje-Gorski Kotar
Ciganka
Lopar — Primorje-Gorski Kotar, Croatia
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 | 27.3 | 0.2 |
| Thu 3 | 26.8 | 0.4 |
| Fri 4 | 27.1 | 0.1 |
| Sat 5 | 27.1 | 0.3 |
| Sun 6 | 27.2 | 0.3 |
| Mon 7 | 27.6 | 0.1 |
| Tue 8 | 27.7 | 0.0 |
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: Excellent2018
- 2019: Excellent2019
- 2020: Excellent2020
- 2021: Excellent2021
- 2022: Excellent2022
- 2023: Excellent2023
- 2024: Excellent2024
- 2025: Excellent2025
Excellent in the most recent season, and 8 of 8 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 | 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
- Uvala Zastolac3.0 kmLopar, Primorje-Gorski Kotar
- Livačina3.6 kmLopar, Primorje-Gorski Kotar
- Rajska plaža3.6 kmLopar, Primorje-Gorski Kotar
- Kaštelina3.7 kmLopar, Primorje-Gorski Kotar
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- By car: there's parking about ~350 m from the beach.
- Ferry: Lopar, about ~1.6 km away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest village: Lopar, about ~2.4 km away.
- 5 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is Zidine, about ~620 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 Ciganka?
Ciganka sits on a stretch of coast classed as a coastal bathing site, carrying an official EU Bathing Water rating of Excellent for the 2025 season. Under the EU Bathing Water Directive, national authorities test for intestinal enterococci and E. coli through the season and report the results the following spring — the 2025 rating was published in spring 2026, and 2026's won't follow 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. It sits in Lopar, Primorje-Gorski Kotar. There's parking about ~350 m from the beach.
That rating has been consistent: every one of the 8 classified seasons on record has come back Excellent or Good. The most reliable swimming window here typically runs from July–September, with the sea usually at its warmest around August. Outside that window the water is cooler and often quieter. It's been a consistently reliable spot too — the rating has held at Excellent for 8 straight years.
That “Excellent” label comes from a full season of official water sampling, not a single test — it's one step on a four-point scale (Excellent, Good, Sufficient, Poor) reassessed once a year. Today's actual conditions can differ from the seasonal average, so for a live snapshot see the “Right now” and 7-day outlook panels above.
Frequently asked questions
Should you swim at Ciganka?
Yes — Ciganka carries the top EU Bathing Water classification, Excellent, for 2025, and 8 of its 8 classified seasons have rated Excellent or Good. It's also held steady at Excellent for 8 straight years.
What is the sea temperature at Ciganka today?
The latest reading puts the sea at Ciganka at around 27°C — the “Right now” panel above has the full live picture. That's the reading right off Lopar, Primorje-Gorski Kotar. On the modeled climatology here, August usually runs warmest.
When should you plan a swimming trip to Ciganka?
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 Lopar, Primorje-Gorski Kotar. Within that window, August is typically the single warmest month.
How is bathing water quality actually assessed?
It's based on official water samples: authorities test for intestinal enterococci and E. coli through the season, then report the full-season results to the European Environment Agency each spring, which assigns one of four grades — Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor. A few national authorities, including Croatia's IZOR, also publish individual samples during the season itself, ahead of that annual report — that isn't yet available for Ciganka.
Is there parking near Ciganka?
By car, there's parking about ~350 m from the beach. By ferry, the nearest landing is Lopar, about ~1.6 km away. The nearest town is Lopar, about ~2.4 km away.