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Right now

Live conditions from Open-Meteo, refreshed hourly.

Sea temp
30°C
Warm and pleasant for swimming
Wave height
0.4m
Light chop
Wind
7km/h
S breeze
UV index
7/ 11
High — seek shade midday

7-day outlook

7-day marine forecast from Open-Meteo.

Sea temperature

Next 7 days, °C

30°30°30°30°31°29.9 °CWed 2Thu 3Fri 4Sat 5Sun 6Mon 7Tue 8

Wave height

Next 7 days, metres

0.0m0.2m0.4m0.5m0.4 mWed 2Thu 3Fri 4Sat 5Sun 6Mon 7Tue 8
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7-day sea temperature and wave height forecast for Cala Janculla
DaySea temp (°C)Wave height (m)
Wed 230.40.4
Thu 330.40.2
Fri 430.30.3
Sat 530.30.2
Sun 630.20.1
Mon 730.10.1
Tue 829.90.1

Water quality history

Official EEA classification, one rating per bathing season, 2015–2025 — real data reported by national authorities.

  • 2015: Excellent2015
  • 2016: Excellent2016
  • 2017: Not classified2017
  • 2018: Not classified2018
  • 2019: Not classified2019
  • 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 2 of 2 classified years rated Excellent or Good.

  • Excellent
  • Good
  • Sufficient
  • Poor
  • Not classified
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11-year EEA bathing water classification history for Cala Janculla
YearClassification
2015Excellent
2016Excellent
2017Not classified
2018Not classified
2019Not classified
2020Not classified
2021Not classified
2022Not classified
2023Not classified
2024Not classified
2025Not classified

Typical sea temperature by month

Modeled estimate

Plausible seasonal climatology derived from latitude, for illustration — not a measured average.

Monthly sea temperature

Typical range across the year, °C

14°18°21°25°28°Typical this month: 25°CJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Typical monthly sea temperature at Cala Janculla (modeled climatology)
MonthTypical sea temp (°C)
Jan16
Feb16
Mar16
Apr18
May21
Jun24
Jul25
Aug26
Sep25
Oct24
Nov21
Dec18

Location & nearby beaches

38.3159°N, 15.8255°E · Open larger map ↗ · Open in Google Maps ↗

Nearby beaches

Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.

Getting there & around

  • No parking is mapped within 1.5 km of the beach — expect a walk, or arrive early once the season gets busy.

Food, stays & town

  • Nearest town: Bagnara Calabra, about ~3.4 km away.
  • 1 place to stay mapped nearby Closest is Bed and Breakfast Anna, about ~1.5 km away.

What kind of beach is this?

With no facilities mapped nearby, this beach is usually on the quiet side even in season — worth knowing if you're after solitude, but also worth bringing your own water and shade.

Estimated from OpenStreetMap surroundings data (ODbL).

Good for
  • A quiet swim

Is the water clean at Cala Janculla?

Cala Janculla is a coastal bathing site with an official EU Bathing Water rating of Not classified for the 2025 season — not enough samples in this year to assign an official rating. 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.

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 2 classified seasons on record has come back Excellent or Good. The nearest town, Bagnara Calabra, is about ~3.4 km away.

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.

Frequently asked questions

Should you swim at Cala Janculla?

Best to be careful here: Cala Janculla's official 2025 classification is Not classified, so check for local advisories and posted flags before swimming.

What temperature is the sea at Cala Janculla right now?

Cala Janculla's sea temperature currently sits at around 30°C, based on the latest update — check the “Right now” panel above for the full live picture. On the modeled climatology here, August usually runs warmest.

When does Cala Janculla have the warmest water?

If you're planning around water temperature, July–September is the window to target — the modeled sea 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 Cala Janculla.

What's nearby Cala Janculla — parking, buses, or a ferry?

There's no parking mapped within 1.5 km of Cala Janculla, so plan on a walk, or arrive early once it gets busy. The nearest town is Bagnara Calabra, about ~3.4 km away.