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 | 28.1 | 0.3 |
| Thu 3 | 27.8 | 0.5 |
| Fri 4 | 27.9 | 0.3 |
| Sat 5 | 27.7 | 0.3 |
| Sun 6 | 27.9 | 0.2 |
| Mon 7 | 28.1 | 0.1 |
| Tue 8 | 28.0 | 0.4 |
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 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 Božavčica2.6 kmBožava, Zadar
- Uvala Saharun4.5 kmVerunić, Zadar
- Uvala Lučina6.6 kmMolat, Zadar
- Uvala Kablin8.1 kmSestrunj, Zadar
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- By car: there's parking about ~390 m from the beach.
- Ferry: Zverinac, about ~140 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest village: Zverinac, about ~100 m away.
- 1 place to eat within 1 km
- 1 shop nearby, 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).
Is the water clean at Uvala Zverinac?
Uvala Zverinac 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 Restaurant. There's parking about ~390 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 5 classified seasons on record has come back Excellent or Good.
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 Zverinac, Zadar.
Frequently asked questions
Is it safe to go in the water at Uvala Zverinac?
Uvala Zverinac's official 2025 rating is Not classified, which is why local advisories and posted flags are worth checking before swimming.
What's the current water temperature at Uvala Zverinac?
Uvala Zverinac's sea temperature currently sits at around 28°C, based on the latest update — check the “Right now” panel above for the full live picture. That's the reading right off Zverinac, Zadar. On the modeled climatology here, August usually runs warmest.
When is the best time to swim at Uvala Zverinac?
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 Zverinac, Zadar. Within that window, August is typically the single warmest month.
How is bathing water quality actually assessed?
Behind the annual grade: a season of testing for intestinal enterococci and E. coli, reported to the European Environment Agency each spring under the EU Bathing Water Directive. A few countries, Croatia via IZOR included, also publish individual in-season samples ahead of that report, but Uvala Zverinac doesn't have one published yet.
What's nearby Uvala Zverinac — parking, buses, or a ferry?
By car, there's parking about ~390 m from the beach. By ferry, the nearest landing is Zverinac, about ~140 m away. The nearest town is Zverinac, about ~100 m away.