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 | 27.3 | 0.2 |
| Thu 3 | 27.0 | 0.3 |
| Fri 4 | 27.0 | 0.2 |
| Sat 5 | 27.0 | 0.0 |
| Sun 6 | 27.2 | 0.3 |
| Mon 7 | 27.4 | 0.1 |
| Tue 8 | 27.5 | 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 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 Svetog Luke3.2 kmŽdrelac, Zadar
- Punta Rožica4.1 kmBibinje, Zadar
- Uvala Dječji Raj4.5 kmSukošan, Zadar
- Uvala Batalaža4.6 kmKali, Zadar
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- By car: there's parking about ~340 m from the beach.
- Bus stop: Kukljica 2, about ~460 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest village: Kukljica, about ~500 m away.
- 12 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Taverna Porat, about ~350 m away.
- 1 place to stay mapped nearby Closest is Maria, about ~480 m away.
- 3 shops nearby, the closest about ~500 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).
- Families
- Water sports
Is the water clean at Zelena Punta?
Thinking of swimming at Zelena Punta? The short answer: its official EU Bathing Water rating for 2025 is Not classified — not enough samples in this year to assign an official rating. That rating is set once a year under the EU Bathing Water Directive, from a full season of testing for intestinal enterococci and E. coli reported to the European Environment Agency the following spring, so the 2025 season's grade appeared in spring 2026 and the 2026 season won't be graded 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. There's parking about ~340 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. On site you'll find Showers, Beach bar, and Restaurant.
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 Kukljica, Zadar. There are 12 places to eat within a kilometre — Taverna Porat is the closest, about ~350 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is it safe to go in the water at Zelena Punta?
Best to be careful here: Zelena Punta's official 2025 classification is Not classified, so check for local advisories and posted flags before swimming.
What's the current water temperature at Zelena Punta?
The latest reading puts the sea at Zelena Punta at around 27°C — the “Right now” panel above has the full live picture. That's the reading right off Kukljica, Zadar. On the modeled climatology here, August usually runs warmest.
When should you plan a swimming trip to Zelena Punta?
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 Kukljica, Zadar. Within that window, August is typically the single warmest month.
Who measures the water quality rating, and how?
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 Zelena Punta doesn't have one published yet.
What's the easiest way to reach Zelena Punta?
By car, there's parking about ~340 m from the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is Kukljica 2, about ~460 m away. The nearest town is Kukljica, about ~500 m away.