Right now
Sample dataIllustrative conditions — the live Open-Meteo marine feed wasn't reachable, so these are deterministic placeholder values that will be replaced automatically once the feed is available.
7-day outlook
Sample dataModeled placeholder forecast for demonstration — will be replaced by a live marine-weather feed.
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 | 24.7 | 0.8 |
| Thu 3 | 24.4 | 0.8 |
| Fri 4 | 23.9 | 0.8 |
| Sat 5 | 23.5 | 0.8 |
| Sun 6 | 23.5 | 0.8 |
| Mon 7 | 23.9 | 0.8 |
| Tue 8 | 24.4 | 0.8 |
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
- Uvala Duboka Krušćica21 kmTribanj Krušćica, Zadar
- Karlobag Gradska23 kmKarlobag, Lika-Senj
- Hotel Zagreb24 kmKarlobag, Lika-Senj
- Ribarica26 kmKarlobag, Lika-Senj
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- Easy by car — there's parking close to the beach.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest town: Gospić, about ~900 m away.
- 12 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Grill Tomislav, about ~400 m away.
- 2 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is Hotel Stara Lika, about ~850 m away.
- 7 shops nearby, the closest about ~690 m away
What kind of beach is this?
This is a town beach, woven into the everyday fabric of a city or larger settlement — expect company on warm days, especially through July and August, alongside easy access to shops and services.
Estimated from OpenStreetMap surroundings data (ODbL).
Is the water clean at Novčica?
Novčica sits on a stretch of coast classed as a lake 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 Lika-Senj. You can park about ~30 m away.
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. Novčica does not yet have enough classified seasons to describe a long-run trend. Gospić — the closest town — sits about ~900 m from here.
“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. There are 12 places to eat within a kilometre — Grill Tomislav is the closest, about ~400 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is the water at Novčica safe right now?
This one calls for caution — Novčica's 2025 rating is Not classified. Look for posted flags and local advisories before you go in.
How warm is the sea at Novčica right now?
That's placeholder data, not a live measurement: Novčica's marine-weather feed couldn't be reached, so the panel above is showing an estimated ~24°C until the real feed comes back. That's the reading right off Lika-Senj.
What's the best month to visit Novčica for swimming?
July–September tends to be the sweet spot for swimming here, with sea temperatures usually peaking later in that stretch. That applies to the water around Lika-Senj.
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; Novčica isn't yet covered by that in-season feed.
How do you get to Novčica?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. The nearest town is Gospić, about ~900 m away.