Croatia · Šibenik-Knin
Zablaće II
Šibenik — Šibenik-Knin, 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 | 27.9 | 0.2 |
| Thu 3 | 28.1 | 0.6 |
| Fri 4 | 27.9 | 0.3 |
| Sat 5 | 27.8 | 0.1 |
| Sun 6 | 28.0 | 0.1 |
| Mon 7 | 27.9 | 0.1 |
| Tue 8 | 28.0 | 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: Excellent2018
- 2019: Excellent2019
- 2020: Excellent2020
- 2021: Excellent2021
- 2022: Excellent2022
- 2023: Excellent2023
- 2024: Excellent2024
- 2025: Excellent2025
Excellent in the most recent season, and 8 of 8 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 | 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
- Autocamp Zablaće574 mŠibenik, Šibenik-Knin
- Autocamp, Zablaće699 mŠibenik, Šibenik-Knin
- Uvala Škar1.2 kmŠibenik, Šibenik-Knin
- Minerska1.7 kmŠibenik, Šibenik-Knin
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 city: Šibenik, about ~3.9 km away.
- 1 place to stay mapped nearby Closest is House Marijana, about ~220 m 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 Zablaće II?
Zablaće II is a transitional 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. On site you'll find Toilets, Changing rooms, and Swim-area buoys. You can park about ~190 m away.
That rating has been consistent: every one of the 8 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 a cooler, calmer sea either side of that stretch.
That “Excellent” label comes from a full season of official water sampling, not a single test — it's one step on a four-point scale (Excellent, Good, Sufficient, Poor) reassessed once a year. Today's actual conditions can differ from the seasonal average, so for a live snapshot see the “Right now” and 7-day outlook panels above. It's been a consistently reliable spot too — the rating has held at Excellent for 8 straight years.
Frequently asked questions
Is Zablaće II a safe beach for swimming?
It's about as safe as bathing water gets: Zablaće II's 2025 EU rating is Excellent, the top tier on the scale, and 8 of 8 classified seasons have come back Excellent or Good. It's also held steady at Excellent for 8 straight years.
How cold or warm is the water at Zablaće II today?
As of the latest update, the sea temperature at Zablaće II is around 28°C — see the “Right now” panel above for live conditions. That's the reading right off Šibenik, Šibenik-Knin.
What's the best month to visit Zablaće II for swimming?
The most reliable stretch for warm water runs through July–September, based on the modeled climatology. That applies to the water around Šibenik, Šibenik-Knin.
What's behind the water quality rating shown above?
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; Zablaće II doesn't have that feed yet.
Can you drive to Zablaće II?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. The nearest town is Šibenik, about ~3.9 km away.