Croatia · Primorje-Gorski Kotar
M. Draga - početak plaže
Mošćenička Draga — Primorje-Gorski Kotar, 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 | 26.7 | 0.2 |
| Thu 3 | 26.6 | 0.2 |
| Fri 4 | 26.9 | 0.0 |
| Sat 5 | 27.0 | 0.2 |
| Sun 6 | 27.0 | 0.3 |
| Mon 7 | 27.2 | 0.0 |
| 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: Excellent2020
- 2021: Excellent2021
- 2022: Excellent2022
- 2023: Excellent2023
- 2024: Excellent2024
- 2025: Excellent2025
Excellent in the most recent season, and 11 of 11 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 | Excellent |
| 2021 | Excellent |
| 2022 | Excellent |
| 2023 | Excellent |
| 2024 | Excellent |
| 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
- M. Draga - kraj plaže115 mMošćenička Draga, Primorje-Gorski Kotar
- Sv. Ivan - plaža734 mMošćenička Draga, Primorje-Gorski Kotar
- Medveja - Uvala Cesara3.2 kmLovran, Primorje-Gorski Kotar
- Medveja - kraj plaže3.8 kmLovran, Primorje-Gorski Kotar
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- Easy by car — there's parking close to the beach.
- Nearest bus stop is about ~320 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest village: Mošćenička Draga, about ~300 m away.
- 18 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Konoba Zijavica, about ~120 m away.
- 6 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is Smart Selection Hotel Mediteran, about ~170 m away.
- 2 shops nearby, the closest about ~200 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 M. Draga - početak plaže?
M. Draga - početak plaže is a coastal 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. On site you'll find Showers, Toilets, and Beach bar. There's parking about ~260 m from the beach.
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 11 classified seasons on record has come back Excellent or Good.
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 Mošćenička Draga, Primorje-Gorski Kotar. There are 18 places to eat within a kilometre — Konoba Zijavica is the closest, about ~120 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is M. Draga - početak plaže safe to swim in?
Yes, without much reservation. M. Draga - početak plaže holds the top EU Bathing Water classification, Excellent, for 2025, and 11 of 11 classified seasons here have rated Excellent or Good. It's also held steady at Excellent for 11 straight years.
What temperature is the sea at M. Draga - početak plaže right now?
The latest reading puts the sea at M. Draga - početak plaže at around 26°C — the “Right now” panel above has the full live picture. That's the reading right off Mošćenička Draga, Primorje-Gorski Kotar. On the modeled climatology here, August usually runs warmest.
When is the best time to swim at M. Draga - početak plaže?
For swimming, July–September is usually the best call — that's the modeled window when the sea here runs warmest. That applies to the water around Mošćenička Draga, Primorje-Gorski Kotar. Within that window, August is typically the single warmest month.
Where does the water quality rating come from?
Behind the annual grade: a season of testing for intestinal enterococci and E. coli, reported to the European Environment Agency each spring under the EU Bathing Water Directive. A few countries, Croatia via IZOR included, also publish individual in-season samples ahead of that report, but M. Draga - početak plaže doesn't have one published yet.
What's the easiest way to reach M. Draga - početak plaže?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. There's a bus stop about ~320 m from the beach. The nearest town is Mošćenička Draga, about ~300 m away.