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 | 30.4 | 0.5 |
| Thu 3 | 30.2 | 0.4 |
| Fri 4 | 30.3 | 0.4 |
| Sat 5 | 30.2 | 0.3 |
| Sun 6 | 30.0 | 0.2 |
| Mon 7 | 29.9 | 0.1 |
| Tue 8 | 29.8 | 0.1 |
Water quality history
Official EEA classification, one rating per bathing season, 2015–2025 — real data reported by national authorities.
- 2015: Excellent2015
- 2016: Good2016
- 2017: Good2017
- 2018: Sufficient2018
- 2019: Poor2019
- 2020: Poor2020
- 2021: Poor2021
- 2022: Poor2022
- 2023: Sufficient2023
- 2024: Poor2024
- 2025: Poor2025
Poor in the most recent season, and 3 of 11 classified years rated Excellent or Good.
- Excellent
- Good
- Sufficient
- Poor
- Not classified
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| Year | Classification |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Excellent |
| 2016 | Good |
| 2017 | Good |
| 2018 | Sufficient |
| 2019 | Poor |
| 2020 | Poor |
| 2021 | Poor |
| 2022 | Poor |
| 2023 | Sufficient |
| 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 | 19 |
| May | 21 |
| Jun | 24 |
| Jul | 26 |
| Aug | 26 |
| Sep | 26 |
| Oct | 24 |
| Nov | 21 |
| Dec | 19 |
Location & nearby beaches
Nearby beaches
- 200 m
- 359 m
- 1.6 km
- 1.7 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: Lauria-Europa, about ~160 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest city: Catania, about ~2.6 km away.
- 42 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Dakoky, about ~100 m away.
- 7 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is Al Mare.. in Città, about ~270 m away.
- 12 shops nearby, the closest about ~430 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).
- Families
Is the water clean at San Giovanni Li Cuti?
San Giovanni Li Cuti 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. On site you'll find Restaurant, Kids' area, and Parking. There's parking about ~250 m from the beach.
Looking to avoid the busiest weeks? The water is typically warmest around August, with the most reliable swimming window running July–September; outside that stretch you'll find a cooler sea but a quieter beach. Over the 11 classified seasons on record, 3 have come back Excellent or Good — a track record worth checking each year rather than assuming. The nearest town, Catania, is about ~2.6 km away.
Worth remembering: “Poor” 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 42 places to eat within a kilometre — Dakoky is the closest, about ~100 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is it safe to go in the water at San Giovanni Li Cuti?
Best to be careful here: San Giovanni Li Cuti's official 2025 classification is Poor, so check for local advisories and posted flags before swimming.
What is the sea temperature at San Giovanni Li Cuti today?
The latest reading puts the sea at San Giovanni Li Cuti at around 30°C — the “Right now” panel above has the full live picture. On the modeled climatology here, August usually runs warmest.
When does San Giovanni Li Cuti have the warmest water?
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 San Giovanni Li Cuti.
What's nearby San Giovanni Li Cuti — parking, buses, or a ferry?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is Lauria-Europa, about ~160 m away. The nearest town is Catania, about ~2.6 km away.