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 | 28.9 | 0.1 |
| Thu 3 | 28.7 | 0.3 |
| Fri 4 | 28.8 | 0.2 |
| Sat 5 | 28.9 | 0.3 |
| Sun 6 | 29.1 | 0.3 |
| Mon 7 | 29.4 | 0.1 |
| Tue 8 | 29.3 | 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: Good2021
- 2022: Good2022
- 2023: Good2023
- 2024: Good2024
- 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 | Good |
| 2022 | Good |
| 2023 | Good |
| 2024 | Good |
| 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 | 16 |
| Feb | 15 |
| Mar | 16 |
| Apr | 18 |
| May | 21 |
| Jun | 24 |
| Jul | 26 |
| Aug | 26 |
| Sep | 26 |
| Oct | 23 |
| Nov | 21 |
| Dec | 18 |
Location & nearby beaches
Nearby beaches
- 1.1 km
- 1.3 km
- 2.2 km
- 3.3 km
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- By car: there's parking about ~350 m from the beach.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest village: La Caletta, about ~300 m away.
- 25 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Mistral Caffeteria Bar Pizzeria, about ~150 m away.
- 10 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is Hotel L'ancora, about ~170 m away.
- 5 shops nearby, the closest about ~240 m away
What kind of beach is this?
This beach sits in a built-up resort setting, with hotels, restaurants and services clustered around it — a full-service stretch of coast that tends to be busy in peak season and quieter outside it.
Estimated from OpenStreetMap surroundings data (ODbL).
- Families
- Full-service days
Is the water clean at Foce Canale Vivarelli?
Thinking of swimming at Foce Canale Vivarelli? 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. Water quality here has been improving: the rating moved from Good to Excellent in 2025. You can park about ~350 m away.
Looking to avoid the busiest weeks? The water is typically warmest around August, with the most reliable swimming window running July–September; outside that stretch you'll find cooler water but a quieter beach. That rating has been consistent: every one of the 11 classified seasons on record has come back Excellent or Good. On site you'll find Beach bar, Restaurant, and Kids' area. La Caletta — the closest town — sits about ~300 m from here.
“Excellent” is one point on a four-step scale — Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor — assigned once per year from that season's water samples, not a live reading. It describes how the site performs on average across the season, not the exact water quality this afternoon; for day-to-day water conditions, see the “Right now” and 7-day outlook panels above. There are 25 places to eat within a kilometre — Mistral Caffeteria Bar Pizzeria is the closest, about ~150 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is the water at Foce Canale Vivarelli safe right now?
Generally, yes. Foce Canale Vivarelli's 2025 EU Bathing Water rating is Excellent — the highest tier — backed by 11 of 11 classified seasons rated Excellent or Good. Its rating has also been trending the right way, moving from Good to Excellent in 2025.
How warm is the water at Foce Canale Vivarelli right now?
As of the latest update, the water temperature at Foce Canale Vivarelli is around 29°C — see the “Right now” panel above for live conditions.
What's the ideal time of year to swim at Foce Canale Vivarelli?
July–September is typically the most reliable swimming window, with the water usually warmest in the second half of summer.
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; Foce Canale Vivarelli isn't yet covered by that in-season feed.
Can you drive to Foce Canale Vivarelli?
By car, there's parking about ~350 m from the beach. The nearest town is La Caletta, about ~300 m away.