Croatia · Primorje-Gorski Kotar
jezero Bajer - Čoka
Fužine — 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 | 0.1 |
| Thu 3 | 27.3 | 0.0 |
| Fri 4 | 27.3 | 0.0 |
| Sat 5 | 27.4 | 0.1 |
| Sun 6 | 27.3 | 0.2 |
| Mon 7 | 27.5 | 0.0 |
| Tue 8 | 27.4 | 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: Not classified2018
- 2019: Not classified2019
- 2020: Not classified2020
- 2021: Good2021
- 2022: Excellent2022
- 2023: Excellent2023
- 2024: Good2024
- 2025: Excellent2025
Excellent 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 | Not classified |
| 2016 | Not classified |
| 2017 | Not classified |
| 2018 | Not classified |
| 2019 | Not classified |
| 2020 | Not classified |
| 2021 | Good |
| 2022 | Excellent |
| 2023 | Excellent |
| 2024 | Good |
| 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
- jezero Bajer - Poluotok320 mFužine, Primorje-Gorski Kotar
- jezero Bajer - Stara plaža601 mFužine, Primorje-Gorski Kotar
- jezero Lepenica1.7 kmFužine, Primorje-Gorski Kotar
- Bakarac kupalište na ulazu11 kmKraljevica, Primorje-Gorski Kotar
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- By car: there's parking about ~840 m from the beach.
- Nearest bus stop is about ~840 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest village: Fužine, about ~900 m away.
- 7 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Beach Bar Coka, about ~20 m away.
- 4 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is Soba Erika, about ~330 m away.
- 2 shops nearby, the closest about ~1.0 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 jezero Bajer - Čoka?
jezero Bajer - Čoka sits on a stretch of coast classed as a lake 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 Fužine, Primorje-Gorski Kotar. You can park about ~840 m away.
That rating has been consistent: every one of the 5 classified seasons on record has come back Excellent or Good. If you're timing a visit around water temperature rather than crowds, July–September is the safest bet, with August typically the peak — expect a cooler, calmer sea either side of that stretch.
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. Water quality here has been improving: the rating moved from Good to Excellent in 2025. There are 7 places to eat within a kilometre — Beach Bar Coka is the closest, about ~20 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is jezero Bajer - Čoka a safe beach for swimming?
Generally, yes. jezero Bajer - Čoka's 2025 EU Bathing Water rating is Excellent — the highest tier — backed by 5 of 5 classified seasons rated Excellent or Good. Its rating has also been trending the right way, moving from Good to Excellent in 2025.
How cold or warm is the water at jezero Bajer - Čoka today?
Checking in on jezero Bajer - Čoka right now: the water is around 27°C, per the latest reading — the “Right now” panel above tracks it live. That's the reading right off Fužine, Primorje-Gorski Kotar.
What's the best month to visit jezero Bajer - Čoka for swimming?
July–September tends to be the sweet spot for swimming here, with sea temperatures usually peaking later in that stretch. That applies to the water around Fužine, Primorje-Gorski Kotar.
What does the water quality rating actually measure?
The annual classification — Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor — is built from a full season of official testing for intestinal enterococci and E. coli, reported to the European Environment Agency each spring. Some national authorities (Croatia's IZOR among them) also publish individual samples during the season itself; jezero Bajer - Čoka isn't yet covered by that in-season feed.
How do I get to jezero Bajer - Čoka without a car?
By car, there's parking about ~840 m from the beach. There's a bus stop about ~840 m from the beach. The nearest town is Fužine, about ~900 m away.