Croatia · Split-Dalmatia
Zvončac
Split — Split-Dalmatia, 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 | 28.3 | 0.2 |
| Thu 3 | 28.4 | 0.4 |
| Fri 4 | 28.3 | 0.3 |
| Sat 5 | 28.3 | 0.1 |
| Sun 6 | 28.4 | 0.0 |
| Mon 7 | 28.5 | 0.0 |
| Tue 8 | 28.6 | 0.1 |
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
- Ježinac338 mSplit, Split-Dalmatia
- Gusar1.6 kmSplit, Split-Dalmatia
- Uvala Kašjuni1.7 kmSplit-Dalmatia
- Kašjuni1.8 kmSplit, Split-Dalmatia
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- Easy by car — there's parking close to the beach.
- Bus stop: Muzej HAS 1, about ~160 m away.
- Nearest ferry landing is about ~720 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest city: Split, about ~1.8 km away.
- 16 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Jadran Beach Bar, about ~240 m away.
- 21 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is Villa Diocletian, about ~140 m away.
- 16 shops nearby, the closest about ~410 m away
What kind of beach is this?
This is a town beach, woven into the everyday fabric of a city or larger settlement — expect company on warm days, especially through July and August, alongside easy access to shops and services.
Estimated from OpenStreetMap surroundings data (ODbL).
- Families
Is the water clean at Zvončac?
Zvončac 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. On site you'll find Showers, Beach bar, and Kids' area. There's parking about ~180 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 11 classified seasons on record has come back Excellent or Good.
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 Split, Split-Dalmatia. There are 16 places to eat within a kilometre — Jadran Beach Bar is the closest, about ~240 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is it safe to go in the water at Zvončac?
Yes, without much reservation. Zvončac holds the top EU Bathing Water classification, Excellent, for 2025, and 11 of 11 classified seasons here have rated Excellent or Good. It's also held steady at Excellent for 11 straight years.
What is the sea temperature at Zvončac today?
The latest reading puts the sea at Zvončac at around 28°C — the “Right now” panel above has the full live picture. That's the reading right off Split, Split-Dalmatia. On the modeled climatology here, August usually runs warmest.
When does Zvončac have the warmest water?
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 Split, Split-Dalmatia. Within that window, August is typically the single warmest month.
Where does the water quality rating come from?
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 Zvončac doesn't have one published yet.
What's the easiest way to reach Zvončac?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is Muzej HAS 1, about ~160 m away. There's a ferry landing about ~720 m from the beach. The nearest town is Split, about ~1.8 km away.