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 | 0.5 |
| Thu 3 | 29.1 | 0.3 |
| Fri 4 | 28.6 | 0.5 |
| Sat 5 | 28.5 | 0.3 |
| Sun 6 | 28.6 | 0.2 |
| Mon 7 | 28.5 | 0.2 |
| 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: Sufficient2015
- 2016: Excellent2016
- 2017: Excellent2017
- 2018: Excellent2018
- 2019: Excellent2019
- 2020: Excellent2020
- 2021: Good2021
- 2022: Poor2022
- 2023: Poor2023
- 2024: Poor2024
- 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 | Sufficient |
| 2016 | Excellent |
| 2017 | Excellent |
| 2018 | Excellent |
| 2019 | Excellent |
| 2020 | Excellent |
| 2021 | Good |
| 2022 | Poor |
| 2023 | Poor |
| 2024 | Poor |
| 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 | 26 |
| Aug | 26 |
| Sep | 25 |
| Oct | 23 |
| Nov | 20 |
| Dec | 17 |
Location & nearby beaches
Nearby beaches
- 571 m
- 656 m
- 847 m
- 931 m
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- Easy by car — there's parking close to the beach.
- Bus stop: Hotel Alpha, about ~560 m away.
- Nearest ferry landing is about ~1.4 km away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest town: Sant'Agnello, about ~900 m away.
- 16 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Nazzarè Ristorante, about ~50 m away.
- 43 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is Villa Crawford, about ~50 m away.
- 6 shops nearby, the closest about ~830 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 Punta San Francesco?
Punta San Francesco 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 ~110 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. Water quality here has been improving: the rating moved from Poor to Sufficient in 2025. The nearest town, Sant'Agnello, is about ~900 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 16 places to eat within a kilometre — Nazzarè Ristorante is the closest, about ~50 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is Punta San Francesco safe to swim in?
With some caution, yes — Punta San Francesco 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 Punta San Francesco right now?
The latest reading puts the sea at Punta San Francesco at around 29°C — the “Right now” panel above has the full live picture. On the modeled climatology here, August usually runs warmest.
When is the best time to swim at Punta San Francesco?
If you're planning around water temperature, July–September is the window to target — the modeled sea temperature is typically highest then. Within that window, August is typically the single warmest month.
How is bathing water quality actually assessed?
It's based on official water samples: authorities test for intestinal enterococci and E. coli through the season, then report the full-season results to the European Environment Agency each spring, which assigns one of four grades — Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor. A few national authorities, including Croatia's IZOR, also publish individual samples during the season itself, ahead of that annual report — that isn't yet available for Punta San Francesco.
What's the easiest way to reach Punta San Francesco?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is Hotel Alpha, about ~560 m away. There's a ferry landing about ~1.4 km from the beach. The nearest town is Sant'Agnello, about ~900 m away.