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Zrće today

Thursday, October 29, 2026 · local time (CET) Thu, Oct 29 · CET C · No station nearby

Today, Thursday, October 29, in Zrće the sun rises at 6:34 am and sets at 4:54 pm: 10 h 20 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:02 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:23 am to 3:23 am and from 1:55 pm to 3:55 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is smooth, with 0.9 ft waves. There's a light air from the east-northeast (2 mph). Overcast, 62 °F.

Beach

Beach day in Zrće

Beach forecast, 7 days →

Is it a beach day?

1
Not a beach day · 1 out of 10 No good beach time today.
  • Onshore breeze (6 mph)
  • Calm for swimming: 1.0 ft waves
  • Water at 68 °F (cool)
  • Cloudy (88% cloud cover)
  • Feels like 62 °F: chilly for the beach

Today, hour by hour

  • Swimming Calm · 1.0 ft

    1.0 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.

  • Water 68 °F

    Cool: refreshing on a hot day.

  • Sun & sunscreen UV 2 · SPF 15

    Max UV 2 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.

  • Wind 6 mph

    Onshore breeze (6 mph).

  • Tide & sand

    We don't show the tide for Zrće, so it doesn't count in the rating.

We don't have data on jellyfish, sargassum or beach closures: ask the lifeguard or check with the local beach authority. How it works · The next 7 days

About ZrćeThe beach

1.9 mi from Novalja. Tides, weather and sun in Novalja →

Surface Gravel
Length 0.5 mi
Facing Faces east
Water quality Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
Amenities
  • Restrooms
  • Parking

Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. See on OpenStreetMap · Fix on OpenStreetMap

Beaches near Zrće

Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors

Named beaches within 6.2 mi, nearest first. Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. View on OpenStreetMap · Add or fix on OpenStreetMap

Beaches and amenities: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Bathing water quality: European Environment Agency (EEA), with data from the Croatian Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR).

Fishing

Fishing in Zrće today

Fishing forecast, 7 days →

Best time to fish

Solunar activity today: medium
5
Average day · 5 out of 10 2:00–5:00 pm Also 1:20–3:20 am and 6:00–7:20 am
  • Major period 1:55–3:55 pm
  • Sunset at 4:54 pm, golden hour from 4:13 pm
  • Steady pressure (30.15 inHg), light onshore wind (6 mph) and calm sea (0.7 ft waves)
  • Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters

Your day at a glance

The best window, 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm, combines a major period, sunset and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 1:20 am to 3:20 am, with a major period. Also good from 6:00 am to 7:20 am, with sunrise.

Species with the most records nearby: common octopus, common cuttlefish, saddled seabream and common two-banded seabream. What you can catch

We don't show the tide for Zrće, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules

Tides

Tides in Zrće

Tides in Zrće: not available yet

C · No station nearby

There is no tide station near Zrće, and we can't rely on the global tide model on this coast: for now we don't show its tide.

Meanwhile, see the tide in Kolanjski Gajac · 1.1 mi

The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.

Sea and waves

The sea at Zrće

7-day waves

Sea stateSea state: smooth

Smooth Douglas 2 · gentle breeze, Beaufort 3
Waves 0.9 ft · 3.3 s from the north (350°)
Swell 0.9 ft · 2.8 s from the north
Current 0.1 mph toward the ESE

The waves you may find

  • Most commonMost common0.5 ft
  • Significant0.9 ft
  • Highest expectedHighest1.9 ft

One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 1.9 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 1.9 ft.

Wind on the coast and offshore

On the coast 2 mph ENE · gusts 4
Offshore (8.6 mi WSW)Offshore 8 mph NE · gusts 11

Onshore wind. The coast faces east and the wind blows straight in from the sea: more surf and backwash at the shore, and bait and boats drift toward land.

Onshore Hourly wind →

Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days

Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Tuesday 3: 3.5 ft with a period of 4 s, from the north-northwest (slight).

Water temperature

Water temperature →
Water now68.0 °F
Today 67.8–68.0 °F air: 60 / 66 °F
Satellite (2 days ago) 66.6 °F measured 0.2 mi away

Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water cools over the next few days: about 65.8 °F by Wednesday 4.

Water warmer than normal for late October (+2.8 °F).

Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses

Water temperature →

Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 1:42 am (local time).

Diving

Diving in Zrće today

Diving and snorkeling, 7 days →

Diving and snorkeling today

Likely visibility: good
10
Great day · 10 out of 10 8:40–11:40 am
  • 0.9 ft swell at 3 s from the north: barely any surge
  • Light onshore wind (5 mph)
  • 0.2 mph current toward the southeast, weak (model)
  • Sun high: more light underwater
Swell 0.9 ft 3 s · from the N
Likely visibility Good Snorkeling: good
Water and suit 67.8 °F 5 mm wetsuit
Current 0.2 mph toward the SE
  • Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
  • Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
  • Water at 67.8 °F: a 5 mm wetsuit.
  • Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
  • Night dive: dark from 5:24 pm. Waning gibbous (85%), rising at 7:02 pm: a bright night.

Your diving day at a glance

The best window, 8:40 am to 11:40 am, combines little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high.

We don't have a reliable tide for Zrće, so slack water doesn't count in the rating.

Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.

How it works · Next 7 days

Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby

Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors

Within 12 mi. Some may be missing or closed; marine reserves usually need a permit. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap

Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Weather

Weather in Zrće

14-day weather

Now in Zrće

Now 62 °F Overcast · feels like 62 °F · 60 / 66 °F
Low / high
60 / 66 °F
Rain
0.00 in · 0%
Clouds
87%
Humidity
72%
Dew pointDew point
53 °F
Visibility
23 mi
UV indexUV
0 · low
Air qualityAir
Fair · 30
Saharan dust
No
Pollen
None

Pressure and fishing

  • ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
  • → SteadySteady · now Anglers expect normal activity
  • ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change

Steady now (−0.01 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.06 inHg. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.

Today, hour by hourHour by hour

Hourly weather Wind Surf

Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.

Time 12:00 am3:00 am6:00 am9:00 am12:00 pm3:00 pm6:00 pm9:00 pm
Sky OvercastOvercastOvercastOvercastOvercastPartly cloudyMainly clearPartly cloudy
Temperature 61°61°60°63°65°65°62°61°
Wind (mph) 3 NNW3 ESE3 E4 ENE6 NE5 ENE4 ENE4 ENE
Gusts 644711966
Waves 0.8 ft0.9 ft1.0 ft0.9 ft0.8 ft0.7 ft0.7 ft0.6 ft
Rain 0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in
  • 3:00 am 61° 3 ESE 0.9 ft
  • 6:00 am 60° 3 E 1.0 ft
  • 9:00 am 63° 4 ENE 0.9 ft
  • 12:00 pm 65° 6 NE 0.8 ft
  • 3:00 pm 65° 5 ENE 0.7 ft
  • 6:00 pm 62° 4 ENE 0.7 ft
  • 9:00 pm 61° 4 ENE 0.6 ft
  • 12:00 am 60° 4 ENE 0.6 ft

Next 14 daysComing days

Day Sky Low / high Max wind Max wave
Today · 29 Overcast 60 / 66 °F 6 mph ENE 1.0 ft
Fri 30 Overcast 59 / 63 °F 6 mph ENE 0.7 ft
Sat 31 Partly cloudy 56 / 61 °F 9 mph ENE 0.8 ft
Sun 1 Overcast 54 / 57 °F 7 mph NE 1.2 ft
Mon 2 Light rain 52 / 61 °F 18 mph NE 3.1 ft
Tue 3 Light rain 49 / 52 °F 13 mph NNW 3.5 ft
Wed 4 Overcast 47 / 53 °F 14 mph NE 1.0 ft
Thu 5 Mainly clear 45 / 53 °F 7 mph NE 0.5 ft
Fri 6 Mainly clear 44 / 54 °F 6 mph NE 0.5 ft
Sat 7 Mainly clear 43 / 56 °F 9 mph NE 0.9 ft
Sun 8 Clear sky 46 / 55 °F 6 mph NNE 0.5 ft
Mon 9 Overcast 49 / 57 °F 4 mph ESE 0.9 ft
Tue 10 Light drizzle 53 / 60 °F 10 mph ESE 2.0 ft
Wed 11 Drizzle 58 / 60 °F 16 mph ESE 3.5 ft
  • Fri 30 Overcast 59° / 63° 0.7 ft
  • Sat 31 Partly cloudy 56° / 61° 0.8 ft
  • Sun 1 Overcast 54° / 57° 1.2 ft
  • Mon 2 Light rain 52° / 61° 3.1 ft
  • Tue 3 Light rain 49° / 52° 3.5 ft
  • Wed 4 Overcast 47° / 53° 1.0 ft
  • Thu 5 Mainly clear 45° / 53° 0.5 ft
See all 14 days →

Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore.

Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 1:42 am (local time).

Sun

The sun in Zrće

Sunrise and sunset →

Sunrise and sunset

Rises 6:34 am in the ESE (108°)ESE
Sets 4:54 pm in the WSW (252°)WSW
  • First light 5:29 am
  • Full dark 5:58 pm
  • Civil dawn 6:03 am
  • Civil dusk 5:24 pm
  • Solar noon 11:44 am (32° high)
  • Daylight 10 h 20 min (−3 min)
  • Evening golden hour 4:13 pm
  • Full dark 5:58 pm

Golden hour and the day-night map

Morning golden hour6:34–7:15 am
Evening golden hour4:13–4:54 pm
Zrće

Today the sun is 92,336,552 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.

Moon and solunar

The moon in Zrće

The moon for 7 days →

Moon phase and position

Waning gibbous · 85% 85% illuminated · 18.8 days old New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 8:03 am
Rises 7:02 pm in the NE (49°)NE
Sets 11:50 am tomorrow · in the NW (310°) · set at 10:48 am
Transit 2:23 am overhead
Visible 16 h 48 min from 7:02 pm to 11:50 am

Today the moon is 226,618 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.

Solunar periods

Today's activity: medium
  • 1:23–3:23 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
  • 1:55–3:55 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
  • 10:18–11:18 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
  • 6:32–7:32 pm Minor · moonrise · medium activity

According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.

Upcoming moon phases

2026 moon calendar →
  • Last quarter Sun, Nov 1 · 9:29 pmNov 1 in 3 days
  • New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 8:03 amNov 9 in 11 days
  • First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 12:48 pmNov 17 in 19 days
  • Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 3:54 pmNov 24 in 26 days

Next perigee (the moon at its closest to Earth): November 25, 223,281 mi away.

Place

Where to fish in Zrće

All places in Lika-Senj →

Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby

Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors

Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap

Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps.

Water depth

Deepens quickly

The bottom deepens quickly: 33 ft of water 1,050 ft from shore.

From the shoreline out to sea, heading east.

How far from shore

  • 16 ft deep140 ft
  • 33 ft deep1,050 ft
  • 66 ft deepnot within 1.5 mi
  • 164 ft deepnot within 1.5 mi

For fishing, swimming and diving

  • Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 23 ft just 330 ft out. Good for casting from rocks, jetties or the beach itself; current and surf hit harder here.
  • Swimming. The bottom drops quickly near the shore and you are soon out of your depth. Keep an eye on kids and weak swimmers.
  • Diving. 33 ft deep 1,050 ft from shore; 66 ft is far out (beyond 1.5 mi): for deeper dives, go by boat.

Inside bays, estuaries and harbors the bottom changes a lot from spot to spot (channels and shoals): use this only as a rough guide. There is land ahead (an island, a headland or the far shore) 1.5 mi out. Right by the shore the bottom may drop even faster than shown. Where the bottom comes up to the surface there are shoals, rocks or an islet next to the profile.

Source: EMODnet Bathymetry DTM 2024 (CC BY 4.0), cells of about 380 ft; depth at the lowest astronomical tide. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.

Tides near ZrćeTides nearby

All places in Lika-Senj, A to Z (121) → Pag tides →

Zrće at a glance

  • Beach. Coordinates: 44.539° N, 14.916° E.
  • It is 31 mi south of Senj, the main place in Lika-Senj. The sun rises 1 min earlier and sets 1 min later than in Senj.
  • 1.9 mi from Novalja.
  • Its coast faces east.

Questions about ZrćeQuestions

Where is Zrće?

1.9 mi from Novalja, in Lika-Senj (Croatia). The shore faces east.

What amenities does Zrće have?

According to OpenStreetMap: restrooms and parking. Some may be missing or out of date, so ask at the beach.

How clean is the water at Zrće?

Excellent water quality in the official rating for the 2025 season (European Environment Agency, with data from the Croatian Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries).

What time is sunset today in Zrće?

At 4:54 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:24 pm.

What time is sunrise tomorrow in Zrće?

At 6:35 am. First light comes at 5:30 am.

What phase is the moon today?

Waning gibbous, 85% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 8:03 am.

When are the next spring tides?

From November 9 to 11.

What are today's solunar periods?

Major 1:23–3:23 am, Minor 10:18–11:18 am, Major 1:55–3:55 pm, Minor 6:32–7:32 pm. Today's activity is medium.

What's the weather like today in Zrće?

Overcast, from 60 °F to 66 °F, with a light air from the east-northeast (2 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.

How is the sea today in Zrće?

Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.9 ft waves with a period of 3.3 s from the north. The water is 68.0 °F.

When is the best time to visit Zrće?

The best time to visit Zrće is from May to August: highs of 74 °F to 87 °F, about 6 rainy days a month and 10 hours of sunshine a day.

Can I use this data for navigation?

No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.

Where this data comes from

Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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