On the beach
Right now
Live conditions from Open-Meteo, refreshed hourly.
7-day outlook
7-day marine forecast from Open-Meteo.
Water temperature
Next 7 days, °C
Wave height
Next 7 days, metres
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| Day | Water temp (°C) | Wave height (m) |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 2 | 27.6 | 0.3 |
| Thu 3 | 27.2 | 0.3 |
| Fri 4 | 27.1 | 0.2 |
| Sat 5 | 27.2 | 0.1 |
| Sun 6 | 27.4 | 0.3 |
| Mon 7 | 27.6 | 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 water temperature by month
Modeled estimatePlausible seasonal climatology derived from latitude, for illustration — not a measured average.
Monthly water temperature
Typical range across the year, °C
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| Month | Typical water 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
- Otočić Galovac3.0 kmPreko, Zadar
- Jaz3.2 kmPreko, Zadar
- Sveti Petar3.7 kmPoljana, Zadar
- Zelena Punta4.6 kmKukljica, 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: Kali 1, about ~410 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest village: Kali, about ~300 m away.
- 13 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Mavra, about ~60 m away.
- 6 shops nearby, the closest 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).
- Water sports
Is the water clean at Uvala Batalaža?
Uvala Batalaža 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 Kali, Zadar. There's parking about ~90 m from the beach.
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 cooler, calmer water either side of that stretch.
“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 water conditions, see the “Right now” and 7-day outlook panels above. There are 13 places to eat within a kilometre — Mavra is the closest, about ~60 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Should you swim at Uvala Batalaža?
Best to be careful here: Uvala Batalaža's official 2025 classification is Not classified, so check for local advisories and posted flags before swimming.
What is the water temperature at Uvala Batalaža today?
The most recent reading for Uvala Batalaža shows the water at around 27°C. For live, up-to-the-hour conditions, see the “Right now” panel above. That's the reading right off Kali, Zadar. On the modeled climatology here, August usually runs warmest.
When is the best time to swim at Uvala Batalaža?
For swimming, July–September is usually the best call — that's the modeled window when the water here runs warmest. That applies to the water around Kali, Zadar. Within that window, August is typically the single warmest month.
How is bathing water quality actually assessed?
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 Uvala Batalaža.
What's nearby Uvala Batalaža — parking, buses, or a ferry?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is Kali 1, about ~410 m away. The nearest town is Kali, about ~300 m away.