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 | 27.8 | 0.3 |
| Thu 3 | 27.9 | 0.3 |
| Fri 4 | 27.8 | 0.2 |
| Sat 5 | 27.6 | 0.2 |
| Sun 6 | 27.7 | 0.2 |
| Mon 7 | 27.7 | 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: Sufficient2015
- 2016: Sufficient2016
- 2017: Sufficient2017
- 2018: Excellent2018
- 2019: Excellent2019
- 2020: Good2020
- 2021: Sufficient2021
- 2022: Sufficient2022
- 2023: Sufficient2023
- 2024: Excellent2024
- 2025: Good2025
Good in the most recent season, and 5 of 11 classified years rated Excellent or Good.
- Excellent
- Good
- Sufficient
- Poor
- Not classified
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| Year | Classification |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Sufficient |
| 2016 | Sufficient |
| 2017 | Sufficient |
| 2018 | Excellent |
| 2019 | Excellent |
| 2020 | Good |
| 2021 | Sufficient |
| 2022 | Sufficient |
| 2023 | Sufficient |
| 2024 | Excellent |
| 2025 | Good |
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 | 15 |
| 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
- 562 m
- 583 m
- 1.2 km
- 1.5 km
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- Easy by car — there's parking close to the beach.
- Bus stop: Via Zunino capolinea Bus Mare, about ~180 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest town: Rapallo, about ~500 m away.
- 10 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Villa Porticciola, about ~50 m away.
- 3 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is Hotel Italia e Lido, about ~300 m away.
- 1 shop nearby, about ~270 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
- Water sports
Is the water clean at Castello Rapallo?
Thinking of swimming at Castello Rapallo? The short answer: its official EU Bathing Water rating for 2025 is Good — meets the EU bathing-water standard in the latest annual assessment. That rating is set once a year under the EU Bathing Water Directive, from a full season of testing for intestinal enterococci and E. coli reported to the European Environment Agency the following spring, so the 2025 season's grade appeared in spring 2026 and the 2026 season won't be graded 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. Worth noting: the rating slipped from Excellent to Good in 2025, so it's especially worth checking the latest local advisories. You can park about ~230 m away.
Over the 11 classified seasons on record, 5 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. Rapallo — the closest town — sits about ~500 m from here.
Worth remembering: “Good” 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. There are 10 places to eat within a kilometre — Villa Porticciola is the closest, about ~50 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is Castello Rapallo a safe beach for swimming?
Yes. Its official 2025 EU Bathing Water rating is Good, the second-highest classification, and 5 of the 11 classified seasons on record have rated Excellent or Good. That said, the rating slipped from Excellent to Good in 2025, so it's worth checking for current local advisories too.
Is the sea warm at Castello Rapallo today?
As of the latest update, the sea temperature at Castello Rapallo is around 28°C — see the “Right now” panel above for live conditions.
What's the best month to visit Castello Rapallo for swimming?
The most reliable stretch for warm water runs through July–September, based on the modeled climatology.
What does the water quality rating actually measure?
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; Castello Rapallo isn't yet covered by that in-season feed.
Can you drive to Castello Rapallo?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is Via Zunino capolinea Bus Mare, about ~180 m away. The nearest town is Rapallo, about ~500 m away.