Croatia · Primorje-Gorski Kotar
jezero Lepenica
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: Good2020
- 2021: Good2021
- 2022: Good2022
- 2023: Good2023
- 2024: Good2024
- 2025: Excellent2025
Excellent in the most recent season, and 6 of 6 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 | Good |
| 2021 | Good |
| 2022 | Good |
| 2023 | Good |
| 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 - Poluotok1.6 kmFužine, Primorje-Gorski Kotar
- jezero Bajer - Čoka1.7 kmFužine, Primorje-Gorski Kotar
- jezero Bajer - Stara plaža2.0 kmFužine, Primorje-Gorski Kotar
- Bakarac - uvala Dobra10 kmKraljevica, Primorje-Gorski Kotar
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- By car: there's parking about ~590 m from the beach.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest village: Benkovac Fužinski, about ~1.8 km away.
- 3 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Bar Lenice Lake, about ~80 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 jezero Lepenica?
jezero Lepenica is a lake 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. You can park about ~590 m away.
That rating has been consistent: every one of the 6 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. Water quality here has been improving: the rating moved from Good to Excellent in 2025. Benkovac Fužinski — the closest town — sits about ~1.8 km from here.
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 Fužine, Primorje-Gorski Kotar. There are 3 places to eat within a kilometre — Bar Lenice Lake is the closest, about ~80 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is jezero Lepenica a safe beach for swimming?
Generally, yes. jezero Lepenica's 2025 EU Bathing Water rating is Excellent — the highest tier — backed by 6 of 6 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 Lepenica today?
As of the latest update, the sea temperature at jezero Lepenica is around 27°C — see the “Right now” panel above for live conditions. That's the reading right off Fužine, Primorje-Gorski Kotar.
What's the best month to visit jezero Lepenica for swimming?
July–September is typically the most reliable swimming window, with the sea usually warmest in the second half of summer. That applies to the water around Fužine, Primorje-Gorski Kotar.
What's behind the water quality rating shown above?
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 Lepenica isn't yet covered by that in-season feed.
Can you drive to jezero Lepenica?
By car, there's parking about ~590 m from the beach. The nearest town is Benkovac Fužinski, about ~1.8 km away.