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 | 27.5 | 0.4 |
| Thu 3 | 27.3 | 0.2 |
| Fri 4 | 27.7 | 0.2 |
| Sat 5 | 27.8 | 0.4 |
| Sun 6 | 27.7 | 0.5 |
| Mon 7 | 28.1 | 0.2 |
| Tue 8 | 28.2 | 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: Excellent2020
- 2021: Excellent2021
- 2022: Excellent2022
- 2023: Excellent2023
- 2024: Excellent2024
- 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 | Excellent |
| 2021 | Excellent |
| 2022 | Excellent |
| 2023 | Excellent |
| 2024 | Excellent |
| 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 | 14 |
| Feb | 14 |
| 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
- 1.2 km
- 1.5 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.
- Nearest bus stop is about ~420 m away.
- Ferry: Imbarco Lato Porto Santa Margherita, about ~1.2 km away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest village: Porto Santa Margherita, about ~700 m away.
- 26 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Bar Alle Piscine, about ~190 m away.
- 6 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is Residence Florida, about ~450 m away.
- 4 shops nearby, the closest about ~470 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).
- Water sports
Is the water clean at Porto S.margherita Piazzale Portesin?
Thinking of swimming at Porto S.margherita Piazzale Portesin? The short answer: its official EU Bathing Water rating for 2025 is Good — meets the EU bathing-water standard in the latest annual assessment. 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. Worth noting: the rating slipped from Excellent to Good in 2025, so it's especially worth checking the latest local advisories. You can park about ~250 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. Porto Santa Margherita — the closest town — sits about ~700 m 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 26 places to eat within a kilometre — Bar Alle Piscine is the closest, about ~190 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is Porto S.margherita Piazzale Portesin a safe beach for swimming?
It's a solid yes: Porto S.margherita Piazzale Portesin is rated Good for 2025, the second tier on the EU scale, backed by 11 of 11 classified seasons at Excellent or Good. That said, the rating slipped from Excellent to Good in 2025, so it's worth checking for current local advisories too.
Is the sea warm at Porto S.margherita Piazzale Portesin today?
As of the latest update, the sea temperature at Porto S.margherita Piazzale Portesin is around 27°C — see the “Right now” panel above for live conditions.
What's the ideal time of year to swim at Porto S.margherita Piazzale Portesin?
July–September is typically the most reliable swimming window, with the sea usually warmest in the second half of summer.
How is the water quality rating measured?
National authorities sample the water for intestinal enterococci and E. coli bacteria through the bathing season and report the full-season results to the European Environment Agency each spring for the season just finished, which assigns one of four annual classifications — Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor — under the EU Bathing Water Directive. Some national authorities, including Croatia's IZOR, also publish individual in-season sample results ahead of that annual report.
How do you get to Porto S.margherita Piazzale Portesin?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. There's a bus stop about ~420 m from the beach. By ferry, the nearest landing is Imbarco Lato Porto Santa Margherita, about ~1.2 km away. The nearest town is Porto Santa Margherita, about ~700 m away.