Croatia · Zadar
Perilo
Povljana — 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 | 27.7 | 0.2 |
| Thu 3 | 27.6 | 0.3 |
| Fri 4 | 27.4 | 0.1 |
| Sat 5 | 27.4 | 0.1 |
| Sun 6 | 27.5 | 0.2 |
| Mon 7 | 27.8 | 0.1 |
| Tue 8 | 27.9 | 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
- Radovanjica5.2 kmVir, Zadar
- Jadro5.3 kmVir, Zadar
- Uvala Loznica10 kmPrivlaka, Zadar
- Ričina11 kmVrsi, Zadar
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 ~730 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest village: Povljana, about ~700 m away.
- 20 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Golden Beach, about ~70 m away.
- 7 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is Porat Camping, about ~690 m away.
- 6 shops nearby, the closest about ~600 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 Perilo?
Thinking of swimming at Perilo? 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 ~60 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. Perilo does not yet have enough classified seasons to describe a long-run trend. On site you'll find Showers, Beach bar, and Restaurant.
“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 20 places to eat within a kilometre — Golden Beach is the closest, about ~70 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is Perilo a safe beach for swimming?
Not without checking first: Perilo's 2025 rating is Not classified, so look for local advisories and posted flags before swimming.
Is the sea warm at Perilo today?
Checking in on Perilo right now: the water is around 27°C, per the latest reading — the “Right now” panel above tracks it live. That's the reading right off Povljana, Zadar.
What's the best month to visit Perilo 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 Povljana, Zadar.
What's behind the water quality rating shown above?
National authorities sample the water for intestinal enterococci and E. coli bacteria through the bathing season and report the full-season results to the European Environment Agency each spring for the season just finished, which assigns one of four annual classifications — Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor — under the EU Bathing Water Directive. Some national authorities, including Croatia's IZOR, also publish individual in-season sample results ahead of that annual report.
How do I get to Perilo without a car?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. There's a bus stop about ~730 m from the beach. The nearest town is Povljana, about ~700 m away.