Croatia · Zadar
Punta Skala (Obiteljske Kuće)
Petrčane — 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 | 27.6 | 0.3 |
| Thu 3 | 27.3 | 0.4 |
| Fri 4 | 27.4 | 0.2 |
| Sat 5 | 27.2 | 0.1 |
| Sun 6 | 27.4 | 0.2 |
| Mon 7 | 27.7 | 0.1 |
| Tue 8 | 27.6 | 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
- Rt Radman960 mPetrčane, Zadar
- Sv. Bartul2.4 kmKožino, Zadar
- Kožino- primorje3.4 kmZadar
- Pliša3.4 kmZaton, Zadar
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- Easy by car — there's parking close to the beach.
- Bus stop: Punta Skala, about ~370 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest village: Petrčane, about ~800 m away.
- 5 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Beach Bar Del Sol, about ~160 m away.
- 5 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is Falkensteiner Family Hotel Diadora, about ~490 m away.
- 1 shop nearby, 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).
- Families
- Water sports
Is the water clean at Punta Skala (Obiteljske Kuće)?
Punta Skala (Obiteljske Kuće) 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 Petrčane, Zadar. You can park about ~210 m away.
That rating has been consistent: every one of the 5 classified seasons on record has come back Excellent or Good. If you're timing a visit around water temperature rather than crowds, July–September is the safest bet, with August typically the peak — expect a cooler, calmer sea either side of that stretch.
That “Not classified” label comes from a full season of official water sampling, not a single test — it's one step on a four-point scale (Excellent, Good, Sufficient, Poor) reassessed once a year. Today's actual conditions can differ from the seasonal average, so for a live snapshot see the “Right now” and 7-day outlook panels above. There are 5 places to eat within a kilometre — Beach Bar Del Sol is the closest, about ~160 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is the water at Punta Skala (Obiteljske Kuće) safe right now?
Not without checking first: Punta Skala (Obiteljske Kuće)'s 2025 rating is Not classified, so look for local advisories and posted flags before swimming.
Is the sea warm at Punta Skala (Obiteljske Kuće) today?
Right now, the sea at Punta Skala (Obiteljske Kuće) is measuring around 27°C; see the “Right now” panel above for the latest conditions. That's the reading right off Petrčane, Zadar.
What's the best month to visit Punta Skala (Obiteljske Kuće) for swimming?
July–September is typically the most reliable swimming window, with the sea usually warmest in the second half of summer. That applies to the water around Petrčane, Zadar.
What's behind the water quality rating shown above?
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; Punta Skala (Obiteljske Kuće) isn't yet covered by that in-season feed.
Can you drive to Punta Skala (Obiteljske Kuće)?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is Punta Skala, about ~370 m away. The nearest town is Petrčane, about ~800 m away.