Croatia · Dubrovnik-Neretva
Žrnovska Banja
Korčula — Dubrovnik-Neretva, 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 | 28.9 | 0.2 |
| Thu 3 | 28.8 | 0.3 |
| Fri 4 | 28.5 | 0.3 |
| Sat 5 | 28.5 | 0.1 |
| Sun 6 | 28.5 | 0.1 |
| Mon 7 | 28.6 | 0.1 |
| Tue 8 | 28.6 | 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: Excellent2020
- 2021: Excellent2021
- 2022: Excellent2022
- 2023: Excellent2023
- 2024: Excellent2024
- 2025: Excellent2025
Excellent in the most recent season, and 11 of 11 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 | 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
- Medvinjak1.0 kmKorčula, Dubrovnik-Neretva
- Sv. Nikola1.5 kmKorčula, Dubrovnik-Neretva
- Gradska plaža Banje2.1 kmKorčula, Dubrovnik-Neretva
- Ispod zidina2.2 kmKorčula, Dubrovnik-Neretva
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 village: Žrnovska Banja, about ~100 m away.
- 5 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Baric, about ~140 m away.
- 2 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is grgic apartments, about ~370 m away.
- 1 shop nearby, about ~300 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 Žrnovska Banja?
Žrnovska Banja sits on a stretch of coast classed as a coastal bathing site, carrying an official EU Bathing Water rating of Excellent for the 2025 season. Under the EU Bathing Water Directive, national authorities test for intestinal enterococci and E. coli through the season and report the results the following spring — the 2025 rating was published in spring 2026, and 2026's won't follow 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. It sits in Korčula, Dubrovnik-Neretva. You can park about ~70 m away.
That rating has been consistent: every one of the 11 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. Žrnovska Banja — the closest town — sits about ~100 m from here.
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 11 straight years. There are 5 places to eat within a kilometre — Baric is the closest, about ~140 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Can you safely swim at Žrnovska Banja?
Generally, yes. Žrnovska Banja's 2025 EU Bathing Water rating is Excellent — the highest tier — backed by 11 of 11 classified seasons rated Excellent or Good. It's also held steady at Excellent for 11 straight years.
Is the sea warm at Žrnovska Banja today?
Right now, the sea at Žrnovska Banja is measuring around 29°C; see the “Right now” panel above for the latest conditions. That's the reading right off Korčula, Dubrovnik-Neretva.
What's the best month to visit Žrnovska Banja for swimming?
July–September tends to be the sweet spot for swimming here, with sea temperatures usually peaking later in that stretch. That applies to the water around Korčula, Dubrovnik-Neretva.
What's behind the water quality rating shown above?
The annual classification — Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor — is built from a full season of official testing for intestinal enterococci and E. coli, reported to the European Environment Agency each spring. Some national authorities (Croatia's IZOR among them) also publish individual samples during the season itself; Žrnovska Banja isn't yet covered by that in-season feed.
How do I get to Žrnovska Banja without a car?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. The nearest town is Žrnovska Banja, about ~100 m away.