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 | 0.5 |
| Thu 3 | 29.4 | 0.3 |
| Fri 4 | 29.1 | 0.4 |
| Sat 5 | 29.0 | 0.3 |
| Sun 6 | 29.0 | 0.2 |
| Mon 7 | 28.9 | 0.2 |
| 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: Excellent2015
- 2016: Sufficient2016
- 2017: Sufficient2017
- 2018: Sufficient2018
- 2019: Poor2019
- 2020: Excellent2020
- 2021: Excellent2021
- 2022: Excellent2022
- 2023: Excellent2023
- 2024: Excellent2024
- 2025: Sufficient2025
Sufficient in the most recent season, and 6 of 11 classified years rated Excellent or Good.
- Excellent
- Good
- Sufficient
- Poor
- Not classified
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| Year | Classification |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Excellent |
| 2016 | Sufficient |
| 2017 | Sufficient |
| 2018 | Sufficient |
| 2019 | Poor |
| 2020 | Excellent |
| 2021 | Excellent |
| 2022 | Excellent |
| 2023 | Excellent |
| 2024 | Excellent |
| 2025 | Sufficient |
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
- 899 m
- 1.2 km
- 1.7 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: Via Cristoforo Columbo - Calzature Musto, about ~430 m away.
- Ferry: Pozzuoli, about ~310 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest town: Pozzuoli, about ~400 m away.
- 92 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Al 15 Lounge Bar, about ~160 m away.
- 3 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is B&B Vista Mare, about ~280 m away.
- 11 shops nearby, the closest about ~240 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).
Is the water clean at Pozzuoli?
Pozzuoli sits on a stretch of coast classed as a coastal bathing site, carrying an official EU Bathing Water rating of Sufficient for the 2025 season. Under the EU Bathing Water Directive, national authorities test for intestinal enterococci and E. coli through the season and report the results the following spring — the 2025 rating was published in spring 2026, and 2026's won't follow 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. There's parking about ~170 m from the beach.
Over the 11 classified seasons on record, 6 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. Worth noting: the rating slipped from Excellent to Sufficient in 2025, so it's especially worth checking the latest local advisories. The nearest town, Pozzuoli, is about ~400 m away.
That “Sufficient” 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 92 places to eat within a kilometre — Al 15 Lounge Bar is the closest, about ~160 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Should you swim at Pozzuoli?
With some caution, yes — Pozzuoli carries a Sufficient rating for 2025, the lowest grade that still passes, so check posted local advisories before going in.
What temperature is the sea at Pozzuoli right now?
Pozzuoli's sea temperature currently sits at around 29°C, based on the latest update — check the “Right now” panel above for the full live picture. On the modeled climatology here, August usually runs warmest.
When is the best time to swim at Pozzuoli?
For swimming, July–September is usually the best call — that's the modeled window when the sea here runs warmest. Within that window, August is typically the single warmest month.
How is bathing water quality actually assessed?
Behind the annual grade: a season of testing for intestinal enterococci and E. coli, reported to the European Environment Agency each spring under the EU Bathing Water Directive. A few countries, Croatia via IZOR included, also publish individual in-season samples ahead of that report, but Pozzuoli doesn't have one published yet.
What's the easiest way to reach Pozzuoli?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is Via Cristoforo Columbo - Calzature Musto, about ~430 m away. By ferry, the nearest landing is Pozzuoli, about ~310 m away. The nearest town is Pozzuoli, about ~400 m away.