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 | 27.5 | 0.6 |
| Thu 3 | 27.5 | 0.5 |
| Fri 4 | 27.9 | 0.5 |
| Sat 5 | 27.5 | 0.2 |
| Sun 6 | 27.6 | 0.3 |
| Mon 7 | 27.8 | 0.2 |
| Tue 8 | 27.5 | 0.1 |
Water quality history
Official EEA classification, one rating per bathing season, 2015–2025 — real data reported by national authorities.
- 2015: Good2015
- 2016: Good2016
- 2017: Good2017
- 2018: Good2018
- 2019: Good2019
- 2020: Good2020
- 2021: Good2021
- 2022: Excellent2022
- 2023: Good2023
- 2024: Good2024
- 2025: Poor2025
Poor in the most recent season, and 10 of 11 classified years rated Excellent or Good.
- Excellent
- Good
- Sufficient
- Poor
- Not classified
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| Year | Classification |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Good |
| 2016 | Good |
| 2017 | Good |
| 2018 | Good |
| 2019 | Good |
| 2020 | Good |
| 2021 | Good |
| 2022 | Excellent |
| 2023 | Good |
| 2024 | Good |
| 2025 | Poor |
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 | 16 |
| Feb | 15 |
| Mar | 16 |
| Apr | 18 |
| May | 21 |
| Jun | 23 |
| Jul | 25 |
| Aug | 26 |
| Sep | 25 |
| Oct | 23 |
| Nov | 20 |
| Dec | 18 |
Location & nearby beaches
Nearby beaches
- Barrage de Tolla6.4 kmCorse-du-Sud
- Pont de Cuttoli8.2 kmCorse-du-Sud
- Pont de Peri8.2 kmCorse-du-Sud
- Paillotte Andrea9.8 kmCorse-du-Sud
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- By car: there's parking about ~1.3 km from the beach.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest village: Eccica, about ~800 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 Pont de la Vanna?
Pont de la Vanna is a river bathing site with an official EU Bathing Water rating of Poor for the 2025 season — below the EU standard; swimming may be discouraged or restricted by local authorities. 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, the national environmental authority — publish individual water sample results during the season itself, ahead of the annual report. There's parking about ~1.3 km from the beach.
Over the 11 classified seasons on record, 10 have come back Excellent or Good — a track record worth checking each year rather than assuming. 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. Worth noting: the rating slipped from Good to Poor in 2025, so it's especially worth checking the latest local advisories. The nearest town, Eccica, is about ~800 m away.
That “Poor” 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.
Frequently asked questions
Is it safe to go in the water at Pont de la Vanna?
Caution is advised — Pont de la Vanna's official 2025 rating is Poor. Check for local advisories and posted flags before going in.
What's the current water temperature at Pont de la Vanna?
Pont de la Vanna's sea temperature currently sits at around 27°C, based on the latest update — check the “Right now” panel above for the full live picture. That's the reading right off Corse-du-Sud. On the modeled climatology here, August usually runs warmest.
When is the best time to swim at Pont de la Vanna?
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 Corse-du-Sud. Within that window, August is typically the single warmest month.
How is bathing water quality actually assessed?
It's based on official water samples: authorities test for intestinal enterococci and E. coli through the season, then report the full-season results to the European Environment Agency each spring, which assigns one of four grades — Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor. A few national authorities, including Croatia's IZOR, also publish individual samples during the season itself, ahead of that annual report — that isn't yet available for Pont de la Vanna.
What's the easiest way to reach Pont de la Vanna?
By car, there's parking about ~1.3 km from the beach. The nearest town is Eccica, about ~800 m away.