Croatia · Primorje-Gorski Kotar
Sv. Marek
Vrbnik — Primorje-Gorski Kotar, 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 | 27.0 | 0.1 |
| Thu 3 | 26.8 | 0.1 |
| Fri 4 | 27.0 | 0.0 |
| Sat 5 | 27.0 | 0.1 |
| Sun 6 | 27.0 | 0.2 |
| Mon 7 | 27.4 | 0.0 |
| Tue 8 | 27.5 | 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
- Vrbnik - plaža Zgribnica3.4 kmVrbnik, Primorje-Gorski Kotar
- Šilo - plaža Pećine4.7 kmDobrinj, Primorje-Gorski Kotar
- ispred kampa Tiha4.9 kmDobrinj, Primorje-Gorski Kotar
- Soline6.7 kmDobrinj, Primorje-Gorski Kotar
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 village: Risika, about ~1.5 km away.
- 3 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Beach Bar Risika, about ~120 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 Sv. Marek?
Sv. Marek is a coastal bathing site with an official EU Bathing Water rating of Not classified for the 2025 season — not enough samples in this year to assign an official rating. That annual classification comes from the EU Bathing Water Directive: national authorities test for two indicator bacteria, intestinal enterococci and E. coli, throughout the bathing season, then report the full-season results to the European Environment Agency (EEA) the following spring — the 2025 season's rating was published in spring 2026, and the 2026 season won't be rated 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. On site you'll find Toilets, Beach bar, and Parking. There's parking about ~80 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. Sv. Marek does not yet have enough classified seasons to describe a long-run trend. The nearest town, Risika, is about ~1.5 km away.
Worth remembering: “Not classified” 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 Vrbnik, Primorje-Gorski Kotar. There are 3 places to eat within a kilometre — Beach Bar Risika is the closest, about ~120 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Should you swim at Sv. Marek?
Sv. Marek's official 2025 rating is Not classified, which is why local advisories and posted flags are worth checking before swimming.
What is the sea temperature at Sv. Marek today?
The latest reading puts the sea at Sv. Marek at around 27°C — the “Right now” panel above has the full live picture. That's the reading right off Vrbnik, Primorje-Gorski Kotar. On the modeled climatology here, August usually runs warmest.
When should you plan a swimming trip to Sv. Marek?
For the warmest water, aim for July–September — that's when the modeled sea temperature is typically at its best. That applies to the water around Vrbnik, Primorje-Gorski Kotar. Within that window, August is typically the single warmest month.
How is bathing water quality actually assessed?
Once a year, national authorities report a full season of testing for intestinal enterococci and E. coli to the European Environment Agency, which grades the season Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor under the EU Bathing Water Directive. A handful of countries, including Croatia via IZOR, also publish individual in-season samples ahead of that report — Sv. Marek doesn't have that feed set up yet.
What's the easiest way to reach Sv. Marek?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. The nearest town is Risika, about ~1.5 km away.