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 | 27.8 | 0.3 |
| Thu 3 | 27.9 | 0.3 |
| Fri 4 | 27.8 | 0.2 |
| Sat 5 | 27.6 | 0.2 |
| Sun 6 | 27.7 | 0.2 |
| Mon 7 | 27.7 | 0.1 |
| Tue 8 | 27.7 | 0.1 |
Water quality history
Official EEA classification, one rating per bathing season, 2015–2025 — real data reported by national authorities.
- 2015: Not classified2015
- 2016: Not classified2016
- 2017: Not classified2017
- 2018: Not classified2018
- 2019: Not classified2019
- 2020: Not classified2020
- 2021: Not classified2021
- 2022: Not classified2022
- 2023: Not classified2023
- 2024: Not classified2024
- 2025: Not classified2025
Not classified in the most recent season, and 0 of 0 classified years rated Excellent or Good.
- Excellent
- Good
- Sufficient
- Poor
- Not classified
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| Year | Classification |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Not classified |
| 2016 | Not classified |
| 2017 | Not classified |
| 2018 | Not classified |
| 2019 | Not classified |
| 2020 | Not classified |
| 2021 | Not classified |
| 2022 | Not classified |
| 2023 | Not classified |
| 2024 | Not classified |
| 2025 | Not classified |
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 | 15 |
| Apr | 17 |
| May | 20 |
| Jun | 23 |
| Jul | 25 |
| Aug | 26 |
| Sep | 25 |
| Oct | 23 |
| Nov | 20 |
| Dec | 17 |
Location & nearby beaches
Nearby beaches
- 562 m
- 1.0 km
- 1.1 km
- 1.7 km
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- Easy by car — there's parking close to the beach.
- Ferry: Palinuro, about ~3.0 km away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest village: Palinuro, about ~2.8 km away.
- 4 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Lido La Torre, about ~610 m away.
- 1 place to stay mapped nearby Closest is Camping Saline, about ~1.3 km away.
- 1 shop nearby, about ~1.3 km 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 Le Saline?
Thinking of swimming at Le Saline? The short answer: its official EU Bathing Water rating for 2025 is Not classified — not enough samples in this year to assign an official rating. 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. There's parking about ~260 m from the beach.
Le Saline does not yet have enough classified seasons to describe a long-run trend. 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. The nearest town, Palinuro, is about ~2.8 km away.
“Not classified” 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 sea conditions, see the “Right now” and 7-day outlook panels above. There are 4 places to eat within a kilometre — Lido La Torre is the closest, about ~610 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Should you swim at Le Saline?
Best to be careful here: Le Saline's official 2025 classification is Not classified, so check for local advisories and posted flags before swimming.
What's the current water temperature at Le Saline?
Le Saline's sea temperature currently sits at around 28°C, based on the latest update — check the “Right now” panel above for the full live picture. On the modeled climatology here, August usually runs warmest.
When is the best time to swim at Le Saline?
For the warmest water, aim for July–September — that's when the modeled sea temperature is typically at its best. Within that window, August is typically the single warmest month.
Where does the water quality rating come from?
Once a year, national authorities report a full season of testing for intestinal enterococci and E. coli to the European Environment Agency, which grades the season Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor under the EU Bathing Water Directive. A handful of countries, including Croatia via IZOR, also publish individual in-season samples ahead of that report — Le Saline doesn't have that feed set up yet.
Is there parking near Le Saline?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. By ferry, the nearest landing is Palinuro, about ~3.0 km away. The nearest town is Palinuro, about ~2.8 km away.