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 | 30.2 | 0.4 |
| Thu 3 | 30.2 | 0.4 |
| Fri 4 | 30.2 | 0.4 |
| Sat 5 | 29.9 | 0.3 |
| Sun 6 | 29.7 | 0.1 |
| Mon 7 | 29.4 | 0.1 |
| Tue 8 | 29.2 | 0.1 |
Water quality history
Official EEA classification, one rating per bathing season, 2015–2025 — real data reported by national authorities.
- 2015: Good2015
- 2016: Good2016
- 2017: Sufficient2017
- 2018: Sufficient2018
- 2019: Good2019
- 2020: Good2020
- 2021: Excellent2021
- 2022: Excellent2022
- 2023: Excellent2023
- 2024: Excellent2024
- 2025: Excellent2025
Excellent in the most recent season, and 9 of 11 classified years rated Excellent or Good.
- Excellent
- Good
- Sufficient
- Poor
- Not classified
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| Year | Classification |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Good |
| 2016 | Good |
| 2017 | Sufficient |
| 2018 | Sufficient |
| 2019 | Good |
| 2020 | Good |
| 2021 | Excellent |
| 2022 | Excellent |
| 2023 | Excellent |
| 2024 | Excellent |
| 2025 | Excellent |
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
- 460 m
- 2.1 km
- 2.7 km
- 3.5 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: Cristoforo Colombo - Vergine Maria, about ~170 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest city: Palermo, about ~6.4 km away.
- 3 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Mistral, about ~240 m away.
- 2 shops nearby, the closest about ~240 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).
- Families
Is the water clean at Spiaggia Vergine Maria?
Thinking of swimming at Spiaggia Vergine Maria? The short answer: its official EU Bathing Water rating for 2025 is Excellent — the highest official classification under the EU bathing-water assessment. That rating is set once a year under the EU Bathing Water Directive, from a full season of testing for intestinal enterococci and E. coli reported to the European Environment Agency the following spring, so the 2025 season's grade appeared in spring 2026 and the 2026 season won't be graded 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. It's been a consistently reliable spot too — the rating has held at Excellent for 5 straight years. You can park about ~150 m away.
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, 9 have come back Excellent or Good — a track record worth checking each year rather than assuming. On site you'll find Sandy shore, Beach bar, and Kids' area. Palermo — the closest town — sits about ~6.4 km from here.
“Excellent” is one point on a four-step scale — Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor — assigned once per year from that season's water samples, not a live reading. It describes how the site performs on average across the season, not the exact water quality this afternoon; for day-to-day sea conditions, see the “Right now” and 7-day outlook panels above. There are 3 places to eat within a kilometre — Mistral is the closest, about ~240 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Can you safely swim at Spiaggia Vergine Maria?
Yes. Its official 2025 EU Bathing Water rating is Excellent, the top classification, and 9 of the 11 classified seasons on record have rated Excellent or Good. It's also held steady at Excellent for 5 straight years.
How cold or warm is the water at Spiaggia Vergine Maria today?
Right now, the sea at Spiaggia Vergine Maria is measuring around 30°C; see the “Right now” panel above for the latest conditions.
What's the best month to visit Spiaggia Vergine Maria for swimming?
July–September is typically the most reliable swimming window, with the sea usually warmest in the second half of summer.
How is the water quality rating measured?
The annual classification — Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor — is built from a full season of official testing for intestinal enterococci and E. coli, reported to the European Environment Agency each spring. Some national authorities (Croatia's IZOR among them) also publish individual samples during the season itself; Spiaggia Vergine Maria isn't yet covered by that in-season feed.
How do I get to Spiaggia Vergine Maria without a car?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is Cristoforo Colombo - Vergine Maria, about ~170 m away. The nearest town is Palermo, about ~6.4 km away.