Croatia · Dubrovnik-Neretva
Šipanska Luka
Dubrovnik — Dubrovnik-Neretva, 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 | 29.3 | 0.3 |
| Thu 3 | 29.2 | 0.4 |
| Fri 4 | 28.8 | 0.6 |
| Sat 5 | 28.8 | 0.4 |
| Sun 6 | 28.9 | 0.1 |
| Mon 7 | 29.1 | 0.1 |
| Tue 8 | 29.2 | 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
- Kup. Suđurađ5.1 kmDubrovnik, Dubrovnik-Neretva
- Hotel Osmine5.7 kmDubrovačko primorje, Dubrovnik-Neretva
- Slađenovići6.1 kmDubrovačko primorje, Dubrovnik-Neretva
- Veliki Žali6.2 kmDubrovnik, Dubrovnik-Neretva
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- By car: there's parking about ~780 m from the beach.
- Bus stop: Šipanska Luka, about ~760 m away.
- Ferry: Šipanska Luka, about ~600 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest village: Šipanska Luka, about ~800 m away.
- 12 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Priježba Beach Bar, about ~40 m away.
- 7 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is Apartments Island Šipan, about ~620 m away.
- 2 shops nearby, the closest about ~680 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 Šipanska Luka?
Thinking of swimming at Šipanska Luka? The short answer: its official EU Bathing Water rating for 2025 is Excellent — the highest official classification under the EU bathing-water assessment. 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. It's been a consistently reliable spot too — the rating has held at Excellent for 11 straight years. There's parking about ~780 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. On site you'll find Swim-area buoys. The nearest town, Šipanska Luka, is about ~800 m away.
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 Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik-Neretva. There are 12 places to eat within a kilometre — Priježba Beach Bar is the closest, about ~40 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is it safe to go in the water at Šipanska Luka?
Yes, without much reservation. Šipanska Luka 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 is the sea temperature at Šipanska Luka today?
The latest reading puts the sea at Šipanska Luka at around 29°C — the “Right now” panel above has the full live picture. That's the reading right off Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik-Neretva. On the modeled climatology here, August usually runs warmest.
When should you plan a swimming trip to Šipanska Luka?
If you're planning around water temperature, July–September is the window to target — the modeled sea temperature is typically highest then. That applies to the water around Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik-Neretva. Within that window, August is typically the single warmest month.
Where does the water quality rating come from?
It's based on official water samples: authorities test for intestinal enterococci and E. coli through the season, then report the full-season results to the European Environment Agency each spring, which assigns one of four grades — Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor. A few national authorities, including Croatia's IZOR, also publish individual samples during the season itself, ahead of that annual report — that isn't yet available for Šipanska Luka.
What's nearby Šipanska Luka — parking, buses, or a ferry?
By car, there's parking about ~780 m from the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is Šipanska Luka, about ~760 m away. By ferry, the nearest landing is Šipanska Luka, about ~600 m away. The nearest town is Šipanska Luka, about ~800 m away.