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 | 27.8 | 0.5 |
| Thu 3 | 28.0 | 0.6 |
| Fri 4 | 28.3 | 0.4 |
| Sat 5 | 28.9 | 0.4 |
| Sun 6 | 29.1 | 0.5 |
| Mon 7 | 29.1 | 0.3 |
| Tue 8 | 28.6 | 0.4 |
Water quality history
Official EEA classification, one rating per bathing season, 2015–2025 — real data reported by national authorities.
- 2015: Good2015
- 2016: Sufficient2016
- 2017: Good2017
- 2018: Excellent2018
- 2019: Good2019
- 2020: Good2020
- 2021: Poor2021
- 2022: Poor2022
- 2023: Poor2023
- 2024: Poor2024
- 2025: Poor2025
Poor in the most recent season, and 5 of 11 classified years rated Excellent or Good.
- Excellent
- Good
- Sufficient
- Poor
- Not classified
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| Year | Classification |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Good |
| 2016 | Sufficient |
| 2017 | Good |
| 2018 | Excellent |
| 2019 | Good |
| 2020 | Good |
| 2021 | Poor |
| 2022 | Poor |
| 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 | 17 |
| Feb | 16 |
| Mar | 17 |
| Apr | 18 |
| May | 21 |
| Jun | 24 |
| Jul | 25 |
| Aug | 26 |
| Sep | 25 |
| Oct | 24 |
| Nov | 21 |
| Dec | 18 |
Location & nearby beaches
Nearby beaches
- 954 m
- 1.3 km
- 3.3 km
- 4.3 km
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- By car: there's parking about ~750 m from the beach.
- Bus stop: Aeroporto Ingresso Aeroporto (n/s), about ~800 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest city: Reggio Calabria, about ~3.9 km away.
- 1 place to eat within 1 km Closest is Pizzeria Settimo Cielo, about ~930 m away.
- 1 place to stay mapped nearby Closest is Charm airport, about ~1.0 km away.
- 1 shop nearby, about ~1.0 km 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).
Is the water clean at Ravagnese - Sabbie Bianche?
Ravagnese - Sabbie Bianche 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. There's parking about ~750 m from the beach.
Over the 11 classified seasons on record, 5 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 5 straight years. The nearest town, Reggio Calabria, is about ~3.9 km 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's 1 place to eat near the beach — Pizzeria Settimo Cielo, about ~930 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is it safe to go in the water at Ravagnese - Sabbie Bianche?
Caution is advised — Ravagnese - Sabbie Bianche's official 2025 rating is Poor. Check for local advisories and posted flags before going in.
What is the sea temperature at Ravagnese - Sabbie Bianche today?
The latest reading puts the sea at Ravagnese - Sabbie Bianche at around 27°C — the “Right now” panel above has the full live picture. On the modeled climatology here, August usually runs warmest.
When does Ravagnese - Sabbie Bianche have the warmest water?
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.
Where does the water quality rating come from?
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 Ravagnese - Sabbie Bianche.
What's nearby Ravagnese - Sabbie Bianche — parking, buses, or a ferry?
By car, there's parking about ~750 m from the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is Aeroporto Ingresso Aeroporto (n/s), about ~800 m away. The nearest town is Reggio Calabria, about ~3.9 km away.