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 | 29.3 | 0.3 |
| Thu 3 | 29.1 | 0.2 |
| Fri 4 | 28.8 | 0.4 |
| Sat 5 | 28.7 | 0.2 |
| Sun 6 | 28.8 | 0.1 |
| Mon 7 | 28.7 | 0.1 |
| Tue 8 | 28.4 | 0.1 |
Water quality history
Official EEA classification, one rating per bathing season, 2015–2025 — real data reported by national authorities.
- 2015: Good2015
- 2016: Good2016
- 2017: Poor2017
- 2018: Not classified2018
- 2019: Not classified2019
- 2020: Not classified2020
- 2021: Not classified2021
- 2022: Not classified2022
- 2023: Poor2023
- 2024: Poor2024
- 2025: Poor2025
Poor in the most recent season, and 2 of 6 classified years rated Excellent or Good.
- Excellent
- Good
- Sufficient
- Poor
- Not classified
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| Year | Classification |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Good |
| 2016 | Good |
| 2017 | Poor |
| 2018 | Not classified |
| 2019 | Not classified |
| 2020 | Not classified |
| 2021 | Not classified |
| 2022 | Not classified |
| 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 | 15 |
| Feb | 15 |
| Mar | 16 |
| Apr | 18 |
| May | 21 |
| Jun | 23 |
| Jul | 26 |
| Aug | 26 |
| Sep | 25 |
| Oct | 23 |
| Nov | 20 |
| Dec | 17 |
Location & nearby beaches
Nearby beaches
- 693 m
- 1.1 km
- 1.9 km
- 2.0 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: Minori, about ~110 m away.
- Ferry: Minori, about ~50 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest village: Minori, about ~500 m away.
- 18 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Sal De Riso Ristorante & Bistrot, about ~80 m away.
- 37 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is Palazzo Vingius, about ~110 m away.
- 11 shops nearby, the closest about ~160 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).
- Water sports
- Full-service days
Is the water clean at Minori?
Minori 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 Sandy shore, Toilets, and Beach bar. There's parking about ~80 m from the beach.
Over the 6 classified seasons on record, 2 have come back Excellent or Good — a track record worth checking each year rather than assuming. 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 Poor for 3 straight years. The nearest town, Minori, is about ~500 m away.
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. There are 18 places to eat within a kilometre — Sal De Riso Ristorante & Bistrot is the closest, about ~80 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is it safe to go in the water at Minori?
Caution is advised — Minori's official 2025 rating is Poor. Check for local advisories and posted flags before going in.
What's the current water temperature at Minori?
The latest reading puts the sea at Minori at around 29°C — the “Right now” panel above has the full live picture. On the modeled climatology here, August usually runs warmest.
When does Minori have the warmest water?
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.
How is bathing water quality actually assessed?
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 — Minori doesn't have that feed set up yet.
What's nearby Minori — parking, buses, or a ferry?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is Minori, about ~110 m away. By ferry, the nearest landing is Minori, about ~50 m away. The nearest town is Minori, about ~500 m away.