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 | 0.5 |
| Fri 4 | 30.3 | 0.5 |
| Sat 5 | 30.2 | 0.4 |
| Sun 6 | 30.1 | 0.2 |
| Mon 7 | 30.1 | 0.1 |
| Tue 8 | 30.0 | 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: Good2023
- 2024: Good2024
- 2025: Sufficient2025
Sufficient in the most recent season, and 10 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 | Good |
| 2024 | Good |
| 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 | 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
- 611 m
- 2.5 km
- 3.3 km
- 4.1 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: Kennedy Est 16, about ~170 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest city: Catania, about ~2.6 km away.
- 5 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Trattoria del Sole, about ~190 m away.
- 4 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is Romano Palace Luxury Hotel, about ~240 m away.
- 2 shops nearby, the closest about ~770 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).
Is the water clean at Sbocco Canale Forcile?
Sbocco Canale Forcile 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. You can park about ~130 m away.
Over the 11 classified seasons on record, 10 have come back Excellent or Good — a track record worth checking each year rather than assuming. If you're timing a visit around water temperature rather than crowds, July–September is the safest bet, with August typically the peak — expect a cooler, calmer sea either side of that stretch. Catania — the closest town — sits about ~2.6 km from here.
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. Worth noting: the rating slipped from Good to Sufficient in 2025, so it's especially worth checking the latest local advisories. There are 5 places to eat within a kilometre — Trattoria del Sole is the closest, about ~190 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Can you safely swim at Sbocco Canale Forcile?
It's rated to swim, but only just: Sbocco Canale Forcile's 2025 classification is Sufficient, the minimum passing grade, so it's worth checking posted advisories first.
Is the sea warm at Sbocco Canale Forcile today?
Checking in on Sbocco Canale Forcile right now: the water is around 30°C, per the latest reading — the “Right now” panel above tracks it live.
What's the ideal time of year to swim at Sbocco Canale Forcile?
July–September is typically the most reliable swimming window, with the sea usually warmest in the second half of summer.
What's behind the water quality rating shown above?
The grade comes from a full season of official sampling for intestinal enterococci and E. coli, reported to the European Environment Agency each spring under the EU Bathing Water Directive, which assigns Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor. Some countries (Croatia, via IZOR) also publish individual in-season samples ahead of that report; Sbocco Canale Forcile doesn't have that feed yet.
How do I get to Sbocco Canale Forcile without a car?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is Kennedy Est 16, about ~170 m away. The nearest town is Catania, about ~2.6 km away.