Croatia · Dubrovnik-Neretva
Veliki Zaton - Špilja Buškova
Dubrovnik — Dubrovnik-Neretva, 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 | 29.1 | 0.3 |
| Thu 3 | 29.1 | 0.4 |
| Fri 4 | 28.8 | 0.5 |
| Sat 5 | 28.7 | 0.4 |
| Sun 6 | 28.8 | 0.1 |
| Mon 7 | 29.0 | 0.1 |
| Tue 8 | 29.1 | 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: Excellent2017
- 2018: Excellent2018
- 2019: Excellent2019
- 2020: Excellent2020
- 2021: Excellent2021
- 2022: Excellent2022
- 2023: Excellent2023
- 2024: Excellent2024
- 2025: Excellent2025
Excellent in the most recent season, and 9 of 9 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 | Excellent |
| 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
- Veliki Zaton - Glavna plaža681 mDubrovnik, Dubrovnik-Neretva
- Štikovica886 mDubrovnik, Dubrovnik-Neretva
- Mali Zaton - Bunica1.3 kmDubrovnik, Dubrovnik-Neretva
- Orašac - Soderini2.2 kmDubrovnik, Dubrovnik-Neretva
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: Zaton, about ~400 m away.
- 2 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Kasar, about ~330 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 Veliki Zaton - Špilja Buškova?
Veliki Zaton - Špilja Buškova is a coastal bathing site with an official EU Bathing Water rating of Excellent for the 2025 season — the highest official classification under the EU bathing-water assessment. 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.
That rating has been consistent: every one of the 9 classified seasons on record has come back Excellent or Good. The most reliable swimming window here typically runs from July–September, with the sea usually at its warmest around August. Outside that window the water is cooler and often quieter. It's been a consistently reliable spot too — the rating has held at Excellent for 9 straight years. Zaton — the closest town — sits about ~400 m from here.
Worth remembering: “Excellent” 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 Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik-Neretva. There are 2 places to eat within a kilometre — Kasar is the closest, about ~330 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is the water at Veliki Zaton - Špilja Buškova safe right now?
Generally, yes. Veliki Zaton - Špilja Buškova's 2025 EU Bathing Water rating is Excellent — the highest tier — backed by 9 of 9 classified seasons rated Excellent or Good. It's also held steady at Excellent for 9 straight years.
How cold or warm is the water at Veliki Zaton - Špilja Buškova today?
As of the latest update, the sea temperature at Veliki Zaton - Špilja Buškova is around 29°C — see the “Right now” panel above for live conditions. That's the reading right off Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik-Neretva.
Which month has the warmest sea at Veliki Zaton - Špilja Buškova?
The most reliable stretch for warm water runs through July–September, based on the modeled climatology. That applies to the water around Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik-Neretva.
What does the water quality rating actually measure?
The grade comes from a full season of official sampling for intestinal enterococci and E. coli, reported to the European Environment Agency each spring under the EU Bathing Water Directive, which assigns Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor. Some countries (Croatia, via IZOR) also publish individual in-season samples ahead of that report; Veliki Zaton - Špilja Buškova doesn't have that feed yet.
Can you drive to Veliki Zaton - Špilja Buškova?
There's no parking mapped within 1.5 km of Veliki Zaton - Špilja Buškova, so plan on a walk, or arrive early once it gets busy. The nearest town is Zaton, about ~400 m away.