Croatia · Split-Dalmatia
Hotel Lav
Podstrana — Split-Dalmatia, 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 | 28.5 | 0.1 |
| Thu 3 | 28.6 | 0.3 |
| Fri 4 | 28.5 | 0.2 |
| Sat 5 | 28.5 | 0.1 |
| Sun 6 | 28.6 | 0.0 |
| Mon 7 | 28.5 | 0.0 |
| Tue 8 | 28.5 | 0.1 |
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
- Le Meridien Lav60 mPodstrana, Split-Dalmatia
- Uvala Strožanac744 mPodstrana, Split-Dalmatia
- Stobreč, ušće1.4 kmStobreč, Split-Dalmatia
- Sv. Martin3.1 kmPodstrana, Split-Dalmatia
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- Easy by car — there's parking close to the beach.
- Bus stop: Grljevac 1, about ~590 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest village: Miljevac, about ~400 m away.
- 12 places to eat within 1 km Closest is "Zootz", about ~80 m away.
- 18 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is Le Méridien Lav Split, about ~130 m away.
- 1 shop nearby, about ~860 m away
What kind of beach is this?
This beach sits in a built-up resort setting, with hotels, restaurants and services clustered around it — a full-service stretch of coast that tends to be busy in peak season and quieter outside it.
Estimated from OpenStreetMap surroundings data (ODbL).
- Families
- Water sports
- Full-service days
Is the water clean at Hotel Lav?
Hotel Lav 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 Toilets. There's parking about ~210 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, Miljevac, is about ~400 m 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 Podstrana, Split-Dalmatia. There are 12 places to eat within a kilometre — "Zootz" is the closest, about ~80 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Should you swim at Hotel Lav?
Yes, without much reservation. Hotel Lav holds the top EU Bathing Water classification, Excellent, for 2025, and 11 of 11 classified seasons here have rated Excellent or Good. It's also held steady at Excellent for 11 straight years.
What is the sea temperature at Hotel Lav today?
The latest reading puts the sea at Hotel Lav at around 28°C — the “Right now” panel above has the full live picture. That's the reading right off Podstrana, Split-Dalmatia. On the modeled climatology here, August usually runs warmest.
When is the best time to swim at Hotel Lav?
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 Podstrana, Split-Dalmatia. 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 Hotel Lav doesn't have one published yet.
What's nearby Hotel Lav — parking, buses, or a ferry?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is Grljevac 1, about ~590 m away. The nearest town is Miljevac, about ~400 m away.