On the beach
Right now
Sample dataIllustrative conditions — the live Open-Meteo marine feed wasn't reachable, so these are deterministic placeholder values that will be replaced automatically once the feed is available.
7-day outlook
Sample dataModeled placeholder forecast for demonstration — will be replaced by a live marine-weather feed.
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 | 24.6 | 0.4 |
| Thu 3 | 24.6 | 0.4 |
| Fri 4 | 24.2 | 0.4 |
| Sat 5 | 23.7 | 0.4 |
| Sun 6 | 23.5 | 0.4 |
| Mon 7 | 23.7 | 0.4 |
| Tue 8 | 24.3 | 0.4 |
Water quality history
Official EEA classification, one rating per bathing season, 2015–2025 — real data reported by national authorities.
- 2015: Sufficient2015
- 2016: Sufficient2016
- 2017: Sufficient2017
- 2018: Poor2018
- 2019: Sufficient2019
- 2020: Poor2020
- 2021: Poor2021
- 2022: Poor2022
- 2023: Poor2023
- 2024: Poor2024
- 2025: Poor2025
Poor in the most recent season, and 0 of 11 classified years rated Excellent or Good.
- Excellent
- Good
- Sufficient
- Poor
- Not classified
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| Year | Classification |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Sufficient |
| 2016 | Sufficient |
| 2017 | Sufficient |
| 2018 | Poor |
| 2019 | Sufficient |
| 2020 | Poor |
| 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 | 15 |
| Feb | 14 |
| Mar | 15 |
| Apr | 17 |
| May | 20 |
| Jun | 23 |
| Jul | 25 |
| Aug | 25 |
| Sep | 25 |
| Oct | 23 |
| Nov | 20 |
| Dec | 17 |
Location & nearby beaches
Nearby beaches
- 433 m
- 2.3 km
- 3.0 km
- 4.3 km
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- Easy by car — there's parking close to the beach.
- Nearest bus stop is about ~320 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest village: Germignaga, about ~400 m away.
- 15 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Sentimento Beach Bar, about ~60 m away.
- 3 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is Hotel Internazionale Luino, about ~1.1 km away.
- 1 shop nearby, about ~600 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).
- Water sports
Is the water clean at Spiaggia Germignaga?
Spiaggia Germignaga is a lake 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 Toilets, Beach bar, and Parking. There's parking about ~100 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, 0 have come back Excellent or Good — a track record worth checking each year rather than assuming. The nearest town, Germignaga, is about ~400 m 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 15 places to eat within a kilometre — Sentimento Beach Bar is the closest, about ~60 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is Spiaggia Germignaga safe to swim in?
Spiaggia Germignaga's official 2025 rating is Poor, which is why local advisories and posted flags are worth checking before swimming.
What is the sea temperature at Spiaggia Germignaga today?
The figure above (about 24°C) is placeholder data — the live marine-weather feed wasn't reachable when this page was built, and the real reading will appear automatically once it is. On the modeled climatology here, August usually runs warmest.
When should you plan a swimming trip to Spiaggia Germignaga?
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.
Who measures the water quality rating, and how?
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 Spiaggia Germignaga.
What's nearby Spiaggia Germignaga — parking, buses, or a ferry?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. There's a bus stop about ~320 m from the beach. The nearest town is Germignaga, about ~400 m away.