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Right now

Live conditions from Open-Meteo, refreshed hourly.

Sea temp
28°C
Warm and pleasant for swimming
Wave height
0.6m
Light chop
Wind
7km/h
SE breeze
UV index
7/ 11
High — seek shade midday

7-day outlook

7-day marine forecast from Open-Meteo.

Sea temperature

Next 7 days, °C

28°28°28°28°28°28.1 °CWed 2Thu 3Fri 4Sat 5Sun 6Mon 7Tue 8

Wave height

Next 7 days, metres

0.1m0.3m0.5m0.7m0.6 mWed 2Thu 3Fri 4Sat 5Sun 6Mon 7Tue 8
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7-day sea temperature and wave height forecast for Sesto Pettine
DaySea temp (°C)Wave height (m)
Wed 228.10.6
Thu 328.00.6
Fri 428.20.6
Sat 527.90.5
Sun 628.30.4
Mon 728.30.3
Tue 828.10.2

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: Excellent2023
  • 2024: Excellent2024
  • 2025: Excellent2025

Excellent in the most recent season, and 11 of 11 classified years rated Excellent or Good.

  • Excellent
  • Good
  • Sufficient
  • Poor
  • Not classified
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11-year EEA bathing water classification history for Sesto Pettine
YearClassification
2015Excellent
2016Excellent
2017Excellent
2018Excellent
2019Excellent
2020Excellent
2021Excellent
2022Excellent
2023Excellent
2024Excellent
2025Excellent

Typical sea temperature by month

Modeled estimate

Plausible seasonal climatology derived from latitude, for illustration — not a measured average.

Monthly sea temperature

Typical range across the year, °C

13°17°21°24°28°Typical this month: 25°CJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Typical monthly sea temperature at Sesto Pettine (modeled climatology)
MonthTypical sea temp (°C)
Jan16
Feb15
Mar16
Apr18
May21
Jun24
Jul25
Aug26
Sep25
Oct23
Nov21
Dec18

Location & nearby beaches

40.8257°N, 8.5357°E · Open larger map ↗ · Open in Google Maps ↗

Nearby beaches

Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.

Getting there & around

  • No parking is mapped within 1.5 km of the beach — expect a walk, or arrive early once the season gets busy.

Food, stays & town

  • Nearest town: Sòssu/Sorso, about ~4.8 km away.

What kind of beach is this?

With no facilities mapped nearby, this beach is usually on the quiet side even in season — worth knowing if you're after solitude, but also worth bringing your own water and shade.

Estimated from OpenStreetMap surroundings data (ODbL).

Good for
  • A quiet swim

Is the water clean at Sesto Pettine?

Sesto Pettine is a coastal bathing site with an official EU Bathing Water rating of Excellent for the 2025 season — the highest official classification under the EU bathing-water assessment. 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.

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. That rating has been consistent: every one of the 11 classified seasons on record has come back Excellent or Good. The nearest town, Sòssu/Sorso, is about ~4.8 km away.

Worth remembering: “Excellent” 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.

Frequently asked questions

Should you swim at Sesto Pettine?

Yes — Sesto Pettine carries the top EU Bathing Water classification, Excellent, for 2025, and 11 of its 11 classified seasons have rated Excellent or Good. It's also held steady at Excellent for 11 straight years.

What temperature is the sea at Sesto Pettine right now?

Sesto Pettine's sea temperature currently sits at around 28°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 Sesto Pettine?

For the warmest water, aim for July–September — that's when the modeled sea temperature is typically at its best. 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 Sesto Pettine.

Is there parking near Sesto Pettine?

There's no parking mapped within 1.5 km of Sesto Pettine, so plan on a walk, or arrive early once it gets busy. The nearest town is Sòssu/Sorso, about ~4.8 km away.