Croatia · Split-Dalmatia
Le Meridien Lav
Podstrana — Split-Dalmatia, 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 | 28.5 | 0.1 |
| Thu 3 | 28.6 | 0.3 |
| Fri 4 | 28.5 | 0.2 |
| Sat 5 | 28.5 | 0.1 |
| Sun 6 | 28.6 | 0.0 |
| Mon 7 | 28.5 | 0.0 |
| Tue 8 | 28.5 | 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
- Hotel Lav60 mPodstrana, Split-Dalmatia
- Uvala Strožanac685 mPodstrana, Split-Dalmatia
- Stobreč, ušće1.3 kmStobreč, Split-Dalmatia
- Sv. Martin3.2 kmPodstrana, Split-Dalmatia
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- Easy by car — there's parking close to the beach.
- Bus stop: Hotel Lav 2, about ~270 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest village: Miljevac, about ~400 m away.
- 6 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Restoran "7palms", about ~60 m away.
- 4 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is Apartmani Lavica, about ~150 m away.
- 1 shop nearby, about ~300 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 Le Meridien Lav?
Thinking of swimming at Le Meridien Lav? The short answer: its official EU Bathing Water rating for 2025 is Not classified — not enough samples in this year to assign an official rating. That rating is set once a year under the EU Bathing Water Directive, from a full season of testing for intestinal enterococci and E. coli reported to the European Environment Agency the following spring, so the 2025 season's grade appeared in spring 2026 and the 2026 season won't be graded 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 ~80 m away.
Le Meridien Lav 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. Miljevac — the closest town — sits about ~400 m from here.
Worth remembering: “Not classified” 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 Podstrana, Split-Dalmatia. There are 6 places to eat within a kilometre — Restoran "7palms" is the closest, about ~60 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Can you safely swim at Le Meridien Lav?
This one calls for caution — Le Meridien Lav's 2025 rating is Not classified. Look for posted flags and local advisories before you go in.
How cold or warm is the water at Le Meridien Lav today?
Checking in on Le Meridien Lav right now: the water is around 28°C, per the latest reading — the “Right now” panel above tracks it live. That's the reading right off Podstrana, Split-Dalmatia.
What's the best month to visit Le Meridien Lav for swimming?
The most reliable stretch for warm water runs through July–September, based on the modeled climatology. That applies to the water around Podstrana, Split-Dalmatia.
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; Le Meridien Lav isn't yet covered by that in-season feed.
Can you drive to Le Meridien Lav?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is Hotel Lav 2, about ~270 m away. The nearest town is Miljevac, about ~400 m away.