On the beach
Right now
Sample dataIllustrative conditions — the live Open-Meteo marine feed wasn't reachable, so these are deterministic placeholder values that will be replaced automatically once the feed is available.
7-day outlook
Sample dataModeled placeholder forecast for demonstration — will be replaced by a live marine-weather feed.
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 | 23.7 | 0.5 |
| Thu 3 | 23.4 | 0.5 |
| Fri 4 | 22.9 | 0.1 |
| Sat 5 | 22.5 | 0.5 |
| Sun 6 | 22.6 | 0.1 |
| Mon 7 | 23.1 | 0.1 |
| Tue 8 | 23.6 | 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: Good2020
- 2021: Good2021
- 2022: Good2022
- 2023: Good2023
- 2024: Good2024
- 2025: Good2025
Good 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 | Good |
| 2021 | Good |
| 2022 | Good |
| 2023 | Good |
| 2024 | Good |
| 2025 | Good |
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 | 14 |
| Mar | 15 |
| Apr | 17 |
| May | 20 |
| Jun | 23 |
| Jul | 25 |
| Aug | 25 |
| Sep | 25 |
| Oct | 23 |
| Nov | 20 |
| Dec | 17 |
Location & nearby beaches
Nearby beaches
- 1.3 km
- 1.4 km
- 1.8 km
- 1.8 km
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- Easy by car — there's parking close to the beach.
- Bus stop: Suna Lido, about ~70 m away.
- Ferry: Pallanza, about ~940 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest town: Verbania, about ~1.3 km away.
- 42 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Il Tiki, about ~80 m away.
- 8 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is Pesce d'Oro, about ~460 m away.
- 5 shops nearby, the closest about ~640 m away
What kind of beach is this?
This is a town beach, woven into the everyday fabric of a city or larger settlement — expect company on warm days, especially through July and August, alongside easy access to shops and services.
Estimated from OpenStreetMap surroundings data (ODbL).
- Families
Is the water clean at Lido e Colonia Solare Suna?
Lido e Colonia Solare Suna is a lake bathing site with an official EU Bathing Water rating of Good for the 2025 season — meets the EU bathing-water 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. On site you'll find Toilets, Beach bar, and Restaurant. You can park about ~110 m away.
That rating has been consistent: every one of the 11 classified seasons on record has come back Excellent or Good. The most reliable swimming window here typically runs from July–September, with the sea usually at its warmest around August. Outside that window the water is cooler and often quieter. It's been a consistently reliable spot too — the rating has held at Good for 6 straight years. Verbania — the closest town — sits about ~1.3 km from here.
Worth remembering: “Good” isn't a live reading, it's an annual grade — Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor — set once a year from that season's water samples and describing the average, not this afternoon's conditions. For what the sea is doing right now, check the “Right now” panel and 7-day outlook above. There are 42 places to eat within a kilometre — Il Tiki is the closest, about ~80 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is Lido e Colonia Solare Suna a safe beach for swimming?
It's a solid yes: Lido e Colonia Solare Suna is rated Good for 2025, the second tier on the EU scale, backed by 11 of 11 classified seasons at Excellent or Good. It's also held steady at Good for 6 straight years.
How cold or warm is the water at Lido e Colonia Solare Suna today?
That's placeholder data, not a live measurement: Lido e Colonia Solare Suna's marine-weather feed couldn't be reached, so the panel above is showing an estimated ~23°C until the real feed comes back.
What's the ideal time of year to swim at Lido e Colonia Solare Suna?
July–September tends to be the sweet spot for swimming here, with sea temperatures usually peaking later in that stretch.
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; Lido e Colonia Solare Suna isn't yet covered by that in-season feed.
How do I get to Lido e Colonia Solare Suna without a car?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is Suna Lido, about ~70 m away. By ferry, the nearest landing is Pallanza, about ~940 m away. The nearest town is Verbania, about ~1.3 km away.