Croatia · Primorje-Gorski Kotar
Uvala Čifnata
Rab — Primorje-Gorski Kotar, Croatia
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 | 27.5 | 0.1 |
| Thu 3 | 27.0 | 0.3 |
| Fri 4 | 27.1 | 0.1 |
| Sat 5 | 27.0 | 0.3 |
| Sun 6 | 27.4 | 0.2 |
| Mon 7 | 27.6 | 0.1 |
| Tue 8 | 27.8 | 0.1 |
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
- Uvala Gožinka497 mRab, Primorje-Gorski Kotar
- Jelenovica848 mRab, Primorje-Gorski Kotar
- Suha Punta - Veli žal1.0 kmRab, Primorje-Gorski Kotar
- Suha Punta - Hotel Carolina1.3 kmRab, Primorje-Gorski Kotar
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- No parking is mapped within 1.5 km of the beach — expect a walk, or arrive early once the season gets busy.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest village: Kampor, about ~2.1 km away.
What kind of beach is this?
With no facilities mapped nearby, this beach is usually on the quiet side even in season — worth knowing if you're after solitude, but also worth bringing your own water and shade.
Estimated from OpenStreetMap surroundings data (ODbL).
- A quiet swim
Is the water clean at Uvala Čifnata?
Uvala Čifnata 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.
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. Uvala Čifnata does not yet have enough classified seasons to describe a long-run trend. The nearest town, Kampor, is about ~2.1 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 Rab, Primorje-Gorski Kotar.
Frequently asked questions
Is Uvala Čifnata safe to swim in?
Best to be careful here: Uvala Čifnata's official 2025 classification is Not classified, so check for local advisories and posted flags before swimming.
What is the sea temperature at Uvala Čifnata today?
Uvala Čifnata's sea temperature currently sits at around 27°C, based on the latest update — check the “Right now” panel above for the full live picture. That's the reading right off Rab, Primorje-Gorski Kotar. On the modeled climatology here, August usually runs warmest.
When should you plan a swimming trip to Uvala Čifnata?
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 Rab, Primorje-Gorski Kotar. Within that window, August is typically the single warmest month.
Who measures the water quality rating, and how?
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 — Uvala Čifnata doesn't have that feed set up yet.
What's nearby Uvala Čifnata — parking, buses, or a ferry?
There's no parking mapped within 1.5 km of Uvala Čifnata, so plan on a walk, or arrive early once it gets busy. The nearest town is Kampor, about ~2.1 km away.