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 | 29.8 | 0.5 |
| Thu 3 | 29.7 | 0.4 |
| Fri 4 | 29.6 | 0.3 |
| Sat 5 | 29.7 | 0.2 |
| Sun 6 | 29.6 | 0.2 |
| Mon 7 | 29.7 | 0.1 |
| Tue 8 | 29.6 | 0.2 |
Water quality history
Official EEA classification, one rating per bathing season, 2015–2025 — real data reported by national authorities.
- 2015: Excellent2015
- 2016: Excellent2016
- 2017: Good2017
- 2018: Sufficient2018
- 2019: Good2019
- 2020: Sufficient2020
- 2021: Good2021
- 2022: Sufficient2022
- 2023: Poor2023
- 2024: Sufficient2024
- 2025: Sufficient2025
Sufficient 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 | Excellent |
| 2016 | Excellent |
| 2017 | Good |
| 2018 | Sufficient |
| 2019 | Good |
| 2020 | Sufficient |
| 2021 | Good |
| 2022 | Sufficient |
| 2023 | Poor |
| 2024 | Sufficient |
| 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 | 17 |
| Feb | 16 |
| Mar | 17 |
| Apr | 18 |
| May | 21 |
| Jun | 24 |
| Jul | 26 |
| Aug | 26 |
| Sep | 26 |
| Oct | 24 |
| Nov | 21 |
| Dec | 18 |
Location & nearby beaches
Nearby beaches
- 298 m
- 1.0 km
- 1.2 km
- 1.5 km
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- By car: there's parking about ~690 m from the beach.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest village: Lapide Pasteria, about ~2.3 km away.
- 4 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Blue Ice, about ~280 m away.
- 2 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is Castello di San Marco, about ~430 m away.
- 1 shop nearby, about ~700 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 Fiume Alcantara Sud?
Fiume Alcantara Sud 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 ~690 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. 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. Lapide Pasteria — the closest town — sits about ~2.3 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. It's been a consistently reliable spot too — the rating has held at Sufficient for 2 straight years. There are 4 places to eat within a kilometre — Blue Ice is the closest, about ~280 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is Fiume Alcantara Sud a safe beach for swimming?
It's rated to swim, but only just: Fiume Alcantara Sud's 2025 classification is Sufficient, the minimum passing grade, so it's worth checking posted advisories first.
Is the sea warm at Fiume Alcantara Sud today?
As of the latest update, the sea temperature at Fiume Alcantara Sud is around 29°C — see the “Right now” panel above for live conditions.
Which month has the warmest sea at Fiume Alcantara Sud?
The most reliable stretch for warm water runs through July–September, based on the modeled climatology.
What's behind the water quality rating shown above?
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; Fiume Alcantara Sud isn't yet covered by that in-season feed.
How do I get to Fiume Alcantara Sud without a car?
By car, there's parking about ~690 m from the beach. The nearest town is Lapide Pasteria, about ~2.3 km away.