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 | 29.1 | 0.4 |
| Thu 3 | 29.2 | 0.3 |
| Fri 4 | 29.0 | 0.4 |
| Sat 5 | 28.6 | 0.3 |
| Sun 6 | 28.8 | 0.1 |
| Mon 7 | 28.8 | 0.1 |
| Tue 8 | 28.7 | 0.1 |
Water quality history
Official EEA classification, one rating per bathing season, 2015–2025 — real data reported by national authorities.
- 2015: Good2015
- 2016: Excellent2016
- 2017: Sufficient2017
- 2018: Good2018
- 2019: Good2019
- 2020: Good2020
- 2021: Excellent2021
- 2022: Good2022
- 2023: Good2023
- 2024: Good2024
- 2025: Excellent2025
Excellent in the most recent season, and 10 of 11 classified years rated Excellent or Good.
- Excellent
- Good
- Sufficient
- Poor
- Not classified
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| Year | Classification |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Good |
| 2016 | Excellent |
| 2017 | Sufficient |
| 2018 | Good |
| 2019 | Good |
| 2020 | Good |
| 2021 | Excellent |
| 2022 | Good |
| 2023 | Good |
| 2024 | Good |
| 2025 | Excellent |
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 | 25 |
| Aug | 26 |
| Sep | 25 |
| Oct | 23 |
| Nov | 20 |
| Dec | 17 |
Location & nearby beaches
Nearby beaches
- 564 m
- 1.7 km
- 3.4 km
- 4.0 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: Orsini 53, about ~170 m away.
- Ferry: Molo Beverello (Terminal Ascalfi), about ~580 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest city: Napoli, about ~500 m away.
- 217 places to eat within 1 km Closest is La Cantinella, about ~120 m away.
- 114 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is Bed No Breakfast AK 2, about ~150 m away.
- 29 shops nearby, the closest about ~260 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).
- Water sports
Is the water clean at Piazza Nazario Sauro?
Piazza Nazario Sauro is a coastal bathing site with an official EU Bathing Water rating of Excellent for the 2025 season — the highest official classification under the EU bathing-water 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 ~190 m away.
Over the 11 classified seasons on record, 10 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. Napoli — the closest town — sits about ~500 m from here.
That “Excellent” 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. Water quality here has been improving: the rating moved from Good to Excellent in 2025. There are 217 places to eat within a kilometre — La Cantinella is the closest, about ~120 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is Piazza Nazario Sauro a safe beach for swimming?
Generally, yes. Piazza Nazario Sauro's 2025 EU Bathing Water rating is Excellent — the highest tier — backed by 10 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 cold or warm is the water at Piazza Nazario Sauro today?
Right now, the sea at Piazza Nazario Sauro is measuring around 29°C; see the “Right now” panel above for the latest conditions.
What's the ideal time of year to swim at Piazza Nazario Sauro?
The most reliable stretch for warm water runs through July–September, based on the modeled climatology.
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; Piazza Nazario Sauro doesn't have that feed yet.
Can you drive to Piazza Nazario Sauro?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is Orsini 53, about ~170 m away. By ferry, the nearest landing is Molo Beverello (Terminal Ascalfi), about ~580 m away. The nearest town is Napoli, about ~500 m away.