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 | 29.8 | 0.3 |
| Thu 3 | 29.6 | 0.3 |
| Fri 4 | 29.4 | 0.2 |
| Sat 5 | 29.7 | 0.3 |
| Sun 6 | 29.7 | 0.2 |
| Mon 7 | 29.7 | 0.1 |
| Tue 8 | 29.2 | 0.2 |
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: Poor2021
- 2022: Poor2022
- 2023: Poor2023
- 2024: Poor2024
- 2025: Poor2025
Poor in the most recent season, and 0 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 | Poor |
| 2022 | Poor |
| 2023 | Poor |
| 2024 | Poor |
| 2025 | Poor |
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 | 25 |
| Aug | 26 |
| Sep | 25 |
| Oct | 24 |
| Nov | 21 |
| Dec | 18 |
Location & nearby beaches
Nearby beaches
- 184 m
- 227 m
- 832 m
- 867 m
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- By car: there's parking about ~720 m from the beach.
- Nearest bus stop is about ~150 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest city: Reggio Calabria, about ~1.2 km away.
- 3 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Hop Beer, about ~140 m away.
- 2 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is B&Blue, about ~210 m away.
- 1 shop nearby, about ~510 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 Lido Comunale Pontile S?
Lido Comunale Pontile S is a coastal bathing site with an official EU Bathing Water rating of Poor for the 2025 season — below the EU standard; swimming may be discouraged or restricted by local authorities. 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. On site you'll find Toilets, Beach bar, and Restaurant. You can park about ~720 m away.
Over the 11 classified seasons on record, 0 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. Reggio Calabria — the closest town — sits about ~1.2 km from here.
That “Poor” 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 Poor for 11 straight years. There are 3 places to eat within a kilometre — Hop Beer is the closest, about ~140 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Can you safely swim at Lido Comunale Pontile S?
Caution is advised. Its official 2025 rating is Poor; check for local advisories and posted flags before swimming.
How cold or warm is the water at Lido Comunale Pontile S today?
Right now, the sea at Lido Comunale Pontile S is measuring around 30°C; see the “Right now” panel above for the latest conditions.
What's the best month to visit Lido Comunale Pontile S for swimming?
July–September tends to be the sweet spot for swimming here, with sea temperatures usually peaking later in that stretch.
How is the water quality rating measured?
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; Lido Comunale Pontile S doesn't have that feed yet.
How do you get to Lido Comunale Pontile S?
By car, there's parking about ~720 m from the beach. There's a bus stop about ~150 m from the beach. The nearest town is Reggio Calabria, about ~1.2 km away.