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 | 29.7 | 0.5 |
| Thu 3 | 29.6 | 0.3 |
| Fri 4 | 29.6 | 0.3 |
| Sat 5 | 29.6 | 0.3 |
| Sun 6 | 29.6 | 0.2 |
| Mon 7 | 29.6 | 0.1 |
| Tue 8 | 29.4 | 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: Not classified2023
- 2024: Not classified2024
- 2025: Excellent2025
Excellent in the most recent season, and 9 of 9 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 | Not classified |
| 2024 | Not classified |
| 2025 | Excellent |
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 | 16 |
| Mar | 16 |
| Apr | 18 |
| May | 21 |
| Jun | 24 |
| Jul | 25 |
| Aug | 26 |
| Sep | 25 |
| Oct | 24 |
| Nov | 21 |
| Dec | 18 |
Location & nearby beaches
Nearby beaches
- 436 m
- 929 m
- 1.2 km
- 1.3 km
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- Easy by car — there's parking close to the beach.
- Nearest bus stop is about ~280 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest village: Pizzo, about ~500 m away.
- 6 places to eat within 1 km Closest is San Domenico, about ~310 m away.
- 2 shops nearby, the closest about ~550 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 Direz.chiesa Piedigrotta?
Thinking of swimming at Direz.chiesa Piedigrotta? The short answer: its official EU Bathing Water rating for 2025 is Excellent — the highest official classification under the EU bathing-water 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. You can park about ~220 m away.
That rating has been consistent: every one of the 9 classified seasons on record has come back Excellent or Good. 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. Pizzo — the closest town — sits about ~500 m from here.
Worth remembering: “Excellent” 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 6 places to eat within a kilometre — San Domenico is the closest, about ~310 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is the water at Direz.chiesa Piedigrotta safe right now?
Generally, yes. Direz.chiesa Piedigrotta's 2025 EU Bathing Water rating is Excellent — the highest tier — backed by 9 of 9 classified seasons rated Excellent or Good.
Is the sea warm at Direz.chiesa Piedigrotta today?
As of the latest update, the sea temperature at Direz.chiesa Piedigrotta is around 30°C — see the “Right now” panel above for live conditions.
What's the best month to visit Direz.chiesa Piedigrotta for swimming?
July–September is typically the most reliable swimming window, with the sea usually warmest in the second half of summer.
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; Direz.chiesa Piedigrotta isn't yet covered by that in-season feed.
How do you get to Direz.chiesa Piedigrotta?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. There's a bus stop about ~280 m from the beach. The nearest town is Pizzo, about ~500 m away.