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 | 29.1 | 0.5 |
| Thu 3 | 29.2 | 0.3 |
| Fri 4 | 28.9 | 0.4 |
| Sat 5 | 28.7 | 0.3 |
| Sun 6 | 28.8 | 0.2 |
| Mon 7 | 28.9 | 0.2 |
| Tue 8 | 28.7 | 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: Sufficient2024
- 2025: Good2025
Good 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 | Sufficient |
| 2025 | Good |
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 | 15 |
| Mar | 16 |
| Apr | 18 |
| May | 21 |
| Jun | 23 |
| Jul | 25 |
| Aug | 26 |
| Sep | 25 |
| Oct | 23 |
| Nov | 20 |
| Dec | 17 |
Location & nearby beaches
Nearby beaches
- 564 m
- 1.2 km
- 2.8 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: Chiatamonte - Castel dell'Ovo, about ~150 m away.
- Ferry: Molo Beverello (Terminal Ascalfi), about ~1.1 km away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest city: Napoli, about ~700 m away.
- 164 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Zi' Teresa dal 1860, about ~90 m away.
- 92 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is Grand Hotel Vesuvio, about ~120 m away.
- 18 shops nearby, the closest about ~410 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).
Is the water clean at Via Partenope?
Thinking of swimming at Via Partenope? The short answer: its official EU Bathing Water rating for 2025 is Good — meets the EU bathing-water standard in the latest annual 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. Water quality here has been improving: the rating moved from Sufficient to Good in 2025. You can park about ~270 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, 10 have come back Excellent or Good — a track record worth checking each year rather than assuming. On site you'll find Toilets, Beach bar, and Restaurant. Napoli — the closest town — sits about ~700 m from here.
“Good” 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 164 places to eat within a kilometre — Zi' Teresa dal 1860 is the closest, about ~90 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Can you safely swim at Via Partenope?
Yes. Its official 2025 EU Bathing Water rating is Good, the second-highest classification, and 10 of the 11 classified seasons on record have rated Excellent or Good. Its rating has also been trending the right way, moving from Sufficient to Good in 2025.
How warm is the sea at Via Partenope right now?
Checking in on Via Partenope right now: the water is around 29°C, per the latest reading — the “Right now” panel above tracks it live.
What's the best month to visit Via Partenope 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; Via Partenope isn't yet covered by that in-season feed.
Can you drive to Via Partenope?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is Chiatamonte - Castel dell'Ovo, about ~150 m away. By ferry, the nearest landing is Molo Beverello (Terminal Ascalfi), about ~1.1 km away. The nearest town is Napoli, about ~700 m away.