On the beach
Right now
Live conditions from Open-Meteo, refreshed hourly.
7-day outlook
7-day marine forecast from Open-Meteo.
Water temperature
Next 7 days, °C
Wave height
Next 7 days, metres
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| Day | Water temp (°C) | Wave height (m) |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 2 | 26.9 | 0.3 |
| Thu 3 | 26.9 | 0.2 |
| Fri 4 | 27.1 | 0.0 |
| Sat 5 | 27.4 | 0.2 |
| Sun 6 | 27.1 | 0.3 |
| Mon 7 | 27.5 | 0.1 |
| Tue 8 | 27.7 | 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 water temperature by month
Modeled estimatePlausible seasonal climatology derived from latitude, for illustration — not a measured average.
Monthly water temperature
Typical range across the year, °C
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| Month | Typical water temp (°C) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 14 |
| 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
- 813 m
- 1.1 km
- 1.2 km
- 2.1 km
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- By car: there's parking about ~640 m from the beach.
- Bus stop: Viale Miramare (California Inn), about ~80 m away.
- Ferry: Cedas, about ~300 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest village: Contovello / Kontovel, about ~900 m away.
- 11 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Blue Boat, about ~140 m away.
- 1 place to stay mapped nearby
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 Barcola - Fronte Il Bar `california Inn`?
Barcola - Fronte Il Bar `california Inn` 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, the national environmental authority — publish individual water sample results during the season itself, ahead of the annual report. There's parking about ~640 m from the beach.
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 cooler, calmer water either side of that stretch. The nearest town, Contovello / Kontovel, is about ~900 m away.
“Excellent” is one point on a four-step scale — Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor — assigned once per year from that season's water samples, not a live reading. It describes how the site performs on average across the season, not the exact water quality this afternoon; for day-to-day water conditions, see the “Right now” and 7-day outlook panels above. There are 11 places to eat within a kilometre — Blue Boat is the closest, about ~140 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is Barcola - Fronte Il Bar `california Inn` safe to swim in?
Barcola - Fronte Il Bar `california Inn` is rated Excellent for 2025 — the top EU Bathing Water classification — with 11 of 11 classified seasons rating Excellent or Good, so yes. It's also held steady at Excellent for 11 straight years.
What's the current water temperature at Barcola - Fronte Il Bar `california Inn`?
The latest reading puts the water at Barcola - Fronte Il Bar `california Inn` at around 27°C — the “Right now” panel above has the full live picture. On the modeled climatology here, August usually runs warmest.
When does Barcola - Fronte Il Bar `california Inn` have the warmest water?
If you're planning around water temperature, July–September is the window to target — the modeled water temperature is typically highest then. 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 Barcola - Fronte Il Bar `california Inn`.
What's nearby Barcola - Fronte Il Bar `california Inn` — parking, buses, or a ferry?
By car, there's parking about ~640 m from the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is Viale Miramare (California Inn), about ~80 m away. By ferry, the nearest landing is Cedas, about ~300 m away. The nearest town is Contovello / Kontovel, about ~900 m away.