Croatia · Zadar
Kraj Branimirove Obale
Posedarje — 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 | 27.1 | 0.2 |
| Thu 3 | 27.1 | 0.3 |
| Fri 4 | 27.1 | 0.1 |
| Sat 5 | 27.0 | 0.0 |
| Sun 6 | 27.3 | 0.2 |
| Mon 7 | 27.4 | 0.1 |
| Tue 8 | 27.4 | 0.2 |
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: 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 5 of 5 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 | 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
- Porat387 mPosedarje, Zadar
- Sv. Duh852 mPosedarje, Zadar
- Obalni potez Jasenice4.9 kmMaslenica, Zadar
- Mjesna obala5.4 kmVinjerac, Zadar
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- No parking is mapped within 1.5 km of the beach — expect a walk, or arrive early once the season gets busy.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest village: Posedarje, about ~400 m away.
- 1 place to eat within 1 km
- 2 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is Camping, about ~670 m away.
- 2 shops nearby, the closest about ~330 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).
- Water sports
Is the water clean at Kraj Branimirove Obale?
Kraj Branimirove Obale sits on a stretch of coast classed as a coastal bathing site, carrying an official EU Bathing Water rating of Not classified 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 Posedarje, Zadar.
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 5 classified seasons on record has come back Excellent or Good. On site you'll find Showers, Toilets, and Beach bar.
“Not classified” is one point on a four-step scale — Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor — assigned once per year from that season's water samples, not a live reading. It describes how the site performs on average across the season, not the exact water quality this afternoon; for day-to-day sea conditions, see the “Right now” and 7-day outlook panels above.
Frequently asked questions
Can you safely swim at Kraj Branimirove Obale?
This one calls for caution — Kraj Branimirove Obale's 2025 rating is Not classified. Look for posted flags and local advisories before you go in.
How warm is the sea at Kraj Branimirove Obale right now?
Right now, the sea at Kraj Branimirove Obale is measuring around 27°C; see the “Right now” panel above for the latest conditions. That's the reading right off Posedarje, Zadar.
Which month has the warmest sea at Kraj Branimirove Obale?
The most reliable stretch for warm water runs through July–September, based on the modeled climatology. That applies to the water around Posedarje, 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; Kraj Branimirove Obale isn't yet covered by that in-season feed.
How do I get to Kraj Branimirove Obale without a car?
There's no parking mapped within 1.5 km of Kraj Branimirove Obale, so plan on a walk, or arrive early once it gets busy. The nearest town is Posedarje, about ~400 m away.