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On the beach

  • Parking
  • Pebble shore

Right now

Live conditions from Open-Meteo, refreshed hourly.

Sea temp
30°C
Warm and pleasant for swimming
Wave height
0.1m
Calm, flat conditions
Wind
10km/h
WNW 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°31°31°30.2 °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 Fanale A Sinistra del Molo
DaySea temp (°C)Wave height (m)
Wed 230.50.3
Thu 330.60.2
Fri 430.30.4
Sat 530.20.2
Sun 630.20.2
Mon 730.20.3
Tue 830.20.1

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: 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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11-year EEA bathing water classification history for Fanale A Sinistra del Molo
YearClassification
2015Excellent
2016Excellent
2017Excellent
2018Excellent
2019Excellent
2020Excellent
2021Excellent
2022Excellent
2023Excellent
2024Excellent
2025Excellent

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

13°17°21°24°28°Typical this month: 25°CJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Typical monthly sea temperature at Fanale A Sinistra del Molo (modeled climatology)
MonthTypical sea temp (°C)
Jan15
Feb15
Mar15
Apr18
May20
Jun23
Jul25
Aug26
Sep25
Oct23
Nov20
Dec17

Location & nearby beaches

41.7098°N, 16.0782°E · Open larger map ↗ · Open in Google Maps ↗

Nearby beaches

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

Getting there & around

  • Easy by car — there's parking close to the beach.

Food, stays & town

  • Nearest town: Mattinata, about ~2.2 km away.
  • 4 places to eat within 1 km Closest is La Veranda, about ~400 m away.
  • 2 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is La Casa e il Mare, about ~310 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 Fanale A Sinistra del Molo?

Fanale A Sinistra del Molo 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 ~170 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 a cooler, calmer sea either side of that stretch. Mattinata — the closest town — sits about ~2.2 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 4 places to eat within a kilometre — La Veranda is the closest, about ~400 m away.

Frequently asked questions

Is Fanale A Sinistra del Molo a safe beach for swimming?

Yes. Its official 2025 EU Bathing Water rating is Excellent, the top classification, and 11 of the 11 classified seasons on record have rated Excellent or Good. It's also held steady at Excellent for 11 straight years.

Is the sea warm at Fanale A Sinistra del Molo today?

As of the latest update, the sea temperature at Fanale A Sinistra del Molo is around 30°C — see the “Right now” panel above for live conditions.

What's the best month to visit Fanale A Sinistra del Molo 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 grade comes from a full season of official sampling for intestinal enterococci and E. coli, reported to the European Environment Agency each spring under the EU Bathing Water Directive, which assigns Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor. Some countries (Croatia, via IZOR) also publish individual in-season samples ahead of that report; Fanale A Sinistra del Molo doesn't have that feed yet.

Can you drive to Fanale A Sinistra del Molo?

By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. The nearest town is Mattinata, about ~2.2 km away.