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 | 29.2 | 0.4 |
| Thu 3 | 29.3 | 0.3 |
| Fri 4 | 28.9 | 0.5 |
| Sat 5 | 28.7 | 0.3 |
| Sun 6 | 28.8 | 0.2 |
| Mon 7 | 28.7 | 0.2 |
| Tue 8 | 28.6 | 0.1 |
Water quality history
Official EEA classification, one rating per bathing season, 2015–2025 — real data reported by national authorities.
- 2015: Poor2015
- 2016: Poor2016
- 2017: Poor2017
- 2018: Poor2018
- 2019: Poor2019
- 2020: Poor2020
- 2021: Sufficient2021
- 2022: Sufficient2022
- 2023: Good2023
- 2024: Poor2024
- 2025: Sufficient2025
Sufficient in the most recent season, and 1 of 11 classified years rated Excellent or Good.
- Excellent
- Good
- Sufficient
- Poor
- Not classified
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| Year | Classification |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Poor |
| 2016 | Poor |
| 2017 | Poor |
| 2018 | Poor |
| 2019 | Poor |
| 2020 | Poor |
| 2021 | Sufficient |
| 2022 | Sufficient |
| 2023 | Good |
| 2024 | Poor |
| 2025 | Sufficient |
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 | 16 |
| Apr | 18 |
| May | 21 |
| Jun | 23 |
| Jul | 25 |
| Aug | 26 |
| Sep | 25 |
| Oct | 23 |
| Nov | 20 |
| Dec | 17 |
Location & nearby beaches
Nearby beaches
- 871 m
- 1.0 km
- 2.3 km
- 2.5 km
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- By car: there's parking about ~410 m from the beach.
- Nearest bus stop is about ~400 m away.
- Ferry: Porto di Castellammare di Stabia, about ~1.7 km away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest town: Castellammare di Stabia, about ~1.5 km away.
- 8 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Lungomare, about ~710 m away.
- 4 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is Hotel Miramare Stabia, about ~480 m away.
- 8 shops nearby, the closest about ~460 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 Ex Cartiera?
Ex Cartiera is a coastal bathing site with an official EU Bathing Water rating of Sufficient for the 2025 season — meets the minimum EU standard in the latest annual assessment. 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. You can park about ~410 m away.
Over the 11 classified seasons on record, 1 have come back Excellent or Good — a track record worth checking each year rather than assuming. If you're timing a visit around water temperature rather than crowds, July–September is the safest bet, with August typically the peak — expect a cooler, calmer sea either side of that stretch. Castellammare di Stabia — the closest town — sits about ~1.5 km from here.
That “Sufficient” 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. Water quality here has been improving: the rating moved from Poor to Sufficient in 2025. There are 8 places to eat within a kilometre — Lungomare is the closest, about ~710 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Can you safely swim at Ex Cartiera?
Technically yes, though it's worth being careful: Ex Cartiera's 2025 rating is Sufficient, the bottom of the passing range, so look for local advisories before swimming.
How warm is the sea at Ex Cartiera right now?
Checking in on Ex Cartiera right now: the water is around 29°C, per the latest reading — the “Right now” panel above tracks it live.
Which month has the warmest sea at Ex Cartiera?
The most reliable stretch for warm water runs through July–September, based on the modeled climatology.
What does the water quality rating actually measure?
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 Ex Cartiera?
By car, there's parking about ~410 m from the beach. There's a bus stop about ~400 m from the beach. By ferry, the nearest landing is Porto di Castellammare di Stabia, about ~1.7 km away. The nearest town is Castellammare di Stabia, about ~1.5 km away.