Croatia · Šibenik-Knin
Skradin mjesto
Skradin — Šibenik-Knin, 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 | 28.0 | 0.2 |
| Thu 3 | 28.2 | 0.6 |
| Fri 4 | 28.0 | 0.3 |
| Sat 5 | 27.9 | 0.1 |
| Sun 6 | 28.1 | 0.1 |
| Mon 7 | 28.0 | 0.1 |
| Tue 8 | 28.1 | 0.2 |
Water quality history
Official EEA classification, one rating per bathing season, 2015–2025 — real data reported by national authorities.
- 2015: Good2015
- 2016: Good2016
- 2017: Good2017
- 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 | Good |
| 2016 | Good |
| 2017 | Good |
| 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
- Zaton, mjesto8.7 kmZaton, Šibenik-Knin
- Crnica - Banj9.1 kmŠibenik, Šibenik-Knin
- Minerska12 kmŠibenik, Šibenik-Knin
- Jadrija, Guština uvala12 kmJadrija, Šibenik-Knin
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 ~360 m away.
- Ferry: Skradin, about ~420 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest town: Skradin, about ~400 m away.
- 23 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Cantinetta, about ~340 m away.
- 8 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is Zura, about ~360 m away.
- 7 shops nearby, the closest about ~310 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).
- Families
- Water sports
Is the water clean at Skradin mjesto?
Skradin mjesto sits on a stretch of coast classed as a transitional bathing site, carrying an official EU Bathing Water rating of Excellent 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 Skradin, Šibenik-Knin. You can park about ~220 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. 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 Kids' area, Sports facilities, and Fast food.
“Excellent” 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 23 places to eat within a kilometre — Cantinetta is the closest, about ~340 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Can you safely swim at Skradin mjesto?
Generally, yes. Skradin mjesto's 2025 EU Bathing Water rating is Excellent — the highest tier — backed by 11 of 11 classified seasons rated Excellent or Good. It's also held steady at Excellent for 8 straight years.
Is the sea warm at Skradin mjesto today?
Checking in on Skradin mjesto right now: the water is around 28°C, per the latest reading — the “Right now” panel above tracks it live. That's the reading right off Skradin, Šibenik-Knin.
Which month has the warmest sea at Skradin mjesto?
The most reliable stretch for warm water runs through July–September, based on the modeled climatology. That applies to the water around Skradin, Šibenik-Knin.
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 Skradin mjesto without a car?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. There's a bus stop about ~360 m from the beach. By ferry, the nearest landing is Skradin, about ~420 m away. The nearest town is Skradin, about ~400 m away.