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 | 29.1 | 0.3 |
| Thu 3 | 29.0 | 0.5 |
| Fri 4 | 28.9 | 0.3 |
| Sat 5 | 28.9 | 0.1 |
| Sun 6 | 29.1 | 0.1 |
| Mon 7 | 29.2 | 0.1 |
| Tue 8 | 29.1 | 0.3 |
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 | 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
- 1.1 km
- 1.1 km
- 1.4 km
- 2.2 km
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- By car: there's parking about ~370 m from the beach.
- Nearest bus stop is about ~720 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest town: Porto Sant'Elpidio, about ~1.4 km away.
- 19 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Itay, about ~70 m away.
- 3 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is Ristorante Il Gambero, about ~330 m away.
- 3 shops nearby, the closest about ~870 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).
Is the water clean at Davanti Fosso del Palo?
Davanti Fosso del Palo 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. You can park about ~370 m away.
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. Porto Sant'Elpidio — the closest town — sits about ~1.4 km from here.
That “Excellent” 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. It's been a consistently reliable spot too — the rating has held at Excellent for 11 straight years. There are 19 places to eat within a kilometre — Itay is the closest, about ~70 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is Davanti Fosso del Palo a safe beach for swimming?
Generally, yes. Davanti Fosso del Palo's 2025 EU Bathing Water rating is Excellent — the highest tier — backed by 11 of 11 classified seasons rated Excellent or Good. It's also held steady at Excellent for 11 straight years.
How cold or warm is the water at Davanti Fosso del Palo today?
As of the latest update, the water temperature at Davanti Fosso del Palo is around 29°C — see the “Right now” panel above for live conditions.
Which month has the warmest water at Davanti Fosso del Palo?
July–September is typically the most reliable swimming window, with the water usually warmest in the second half of summer.
How is the water quality rating measured?
National authorities sample the water for intestinal enterococci and E. coli bacteria through the bathing season and report the full-season results to the European Environment Agency each spring for the season just finished, which assigns one of four annual classifications — Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor — under the EU Bathing Water Directive. Some national authorities, including Croatia's IZOR, also publish individual in-season sample results ahead of that annual report.
Can you drive to Davanti Fosso del Palo?
By car, there's parking about ~370 m from the beach. There's a bus stop about ~720 m from the beach. The nearest town is Porto Sant'Elpidio, about ~1.4 km away.