Croatia · Zadar
Kolanjski Gajac
Kolanjski Gajac — Zadar, 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 | 28.0 | 0.1 |
| Thu 3 | 27.8 | 0.2 |
| Fri 4 | 28.0 | 0.2 |
| Sat 5 | 27.7 | 0.2 |
| Sun 6 | 28.0 | 0.1 |
| Mon 7 | 28.1 | 0.0 |
| Tue 8 | 28.2 | 0.2 |
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
- Braničevica1.0 kmNovalja, Lika-Senj
- Straško1.9 kmNovalja, Lika-Senj
- Uvala Zrće2.0 kmNovalja, Lika-Senj
- Straško autokamp2.1 kmNovalja, Lika-Senj
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- By car: there's parking about ~1.4 km from the beach.
- Nearest bus stop is about ~1.5 km away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest village: Kolanjski Gajac, about ~200 m away.
- 3 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Oaza, about ~670 m away.
- 2 shops nearby, the closest about ~320 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).
- Families
Is the water clean at Kolanjski Gajac?
Kolanjski Gajac 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. On site you'll find Beach bar, Accessible entry, and Kids' area. You can park about ~1.4 km away.
Kolanjski Gajac does not yet have enough classified seasons to describe a long-run trend. 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 “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 3 places to eat within a kilometre — Oaza is the closest, about ~670 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is the water at Kolanjski Gajac safe right now?
This one calls for caution — Kolanjski Gajac's 2025 rating is Not classified. Look for posted flags and local advisories before you go in.
Is the sea warm at Kolanjski Gajac today?
Right now, the sea at Kolanjski Gajac is measuring around 28°C; see the “Right now” panel above for the latest conditions. That's the reading right off Kolanjski Gajac, Zadar.
What's the best month to visit Kolanjski Gajac 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 Kolanjski Gajac, Zadar.
How is the water quality rating measured?
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; Kolanjski Gajac isn't yet covered by that in-season feed.
How do I get to Kolanjski Gajac without a car?
By car, there's parking about ~1.4 km from the beach. There's a bus stop about ~1.5 km from the beach. The nearest town is Kolanjski Gajac, about ~200 m away.