Croatia · Primorje-Gorski Kotar
Jelenovica
Rab — 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 | 27.5 | 0.1 |
| Thu 3 | 27.0 | 0.3 |
| Fri 4 | 27.1 | 0.1 |
| Sat 5 | 27.0 | 0.3 |
| Sun 6 | 27.4 | 0.2 |
| Mon 7 | 27.6 | 0.1 |
| Tue 8 | 27.8 | 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
- Suha Punta - Veli žal259 mRab, Primorje-Gorski Kotar
- Uvala Gožinka360 mRab, Primorje-Gorski Kotar
- Suha Punta - usis za bazen470 mRab, Primorje-Gorski Kotar
- Suha Punta - Hotel Carolina508 mRab, Primorje-Gorski Kotar
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- Easy by car — there's parking close to the beach.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest town: Rab, about ~3.2 km away.
- 2 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Jelenovica, about ~50 m away.
- 1 place to stay mapped nearby Closest is Vesna, about ~170 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 Jelenovica?
Jelenovica 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. There's parking about ~90 m from the beach.
Jelenovica does not yet have enough classified seasons to describe a long-run trend. 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.
That “Not classified” 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. There are 2 places to eat within a kilometre — Jelenovica is the closest, about ~50 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is it safe to go in the water at Jelenovica?
Best to be careful here: Jelenovica's official 2025 classification is Not classified, so check for local advisories and posted flags before swimming.
What temperature is the sea at Jelenovica right now?
Jelenovica's sea temperature currently sits at around 27°C, based on the latest update — check the “Right now” panel above for the full live picture. That's the reading right off Rab, Primorje-Gorski Kotar. On the modeled climatology here, August usually runs warmest.
When is the best time to swim at Jelenovica?
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.
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 Jelenovica doesn't have one published yet.
What's nearby Jelenovica — parking, buses, or a ferry?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. The nearest town is Rab, about ~3.2 km away.