Water temperature in Crikvenica
Sea surface temperature · updated today, Thursday, October 29, at 3:53 am (CET)- Today
- 66.7–66.9 °F
- Air today
- 56 / 63 °F
- Wed 4
- 64.8 °F
- Wetsuit
- Shorty (springsuit)
Today the water in Crikvenica is 66.9 °F and ranges 66.7–66.9 °F through the day, with the air between 56 °F and 63 °F. It cools over the next few days: about 64.8 °F by Wednesday 4.
Measured by satellite
This is the temperature satellites measured 2 days ago in the water just below the surface, at the nearest point of sea to Crikvenica (0.5 mi away), from NASA's MUR analysis, which sees the water in 1 km detail. It isn't a forecast: the big figure above is what a model gives for right now. On sunny afternoons the top of the water can be a little warmer.
Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses
The water over the next few days
- Today
- Fri 30
- Sat 31
- Sun 1
- Mon 2
- Tue 3
- Wed 4
- Thu 5
- Fri 6
- Sat 7
Water temperature by month vs. normal
The water off Crikvenica is warmer than normal for late October today (+4.3 °F).
- 51.5° 52°JanJ
- 50.1° 50°FebF
- 50.5° 51°MarM
- 54.5° 55°AprA
- 62.2° 62°MayM
- 69.7° 70°JunJ
- 73.9° 74°JulJ
- 74.4° 74°AugA
- 69.4° 69°SepS
- 65.0° 65°OctO
- 60.1° 60°NovN
- 55.1° 55°DecD
- Monthly normal
- Today
- Best time
The best time to swim in Crikvenica is from June to September, when the water averages 69.4–74.4 °F.
The water is warmest in August (74.4 °F on average) and coldest in February (50.1 °F).
Monthly averages for 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST, from satellites and buoys; nearest data point 17 mi away). Right by the shore, the water can be a little colder or warmer. Sources and licenses
Water and air, day by day
| Day | Water | Air | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 66.7–66.9 °F | 56 / 63 °F | 0.9 ft |
| Fri 30 | 66.4–66.7 °F | 56 / 58 °F | 1.0 ft |
| Sat 31 | 65.8–66.4 °F | 53 / 58 °F | 1.0 ft |
| Sun 1 | 65.5–65.8 °F | 50 / 54 °F | 1.6 ft |
| Mon 2 | 65.1–65.5 °F | 51 / 56 °F | 2.2 ft |
| Tue 3 | 64.8–65.1 °F | 47 / 51 °F | 1.7 ft |
| Wed 4 | 64.8–64.8 °F | 49 / 51 °F | 1.1 ft |
Which wetsuit to wear
| Water | Wetsuit | How it feels |
|---|---|---|
| < 52 °F | 6/5 mm with hood, booties and gloves | Very cold: full kit only |
| 52°–57 °F | 5/4 mm with booties | Cold: takes your breath away |
| 57°–63 °F | 4/3 mm | Cool |
| 63°–66 °F | 3/2 mm | Mild |
| 66°–72 °F | Shorty (springsuit) | Pleasant |
| 72°–75 °F | Rash guard or top | Very pleasant |
| > 75 °F | No wetsuit | Warm |
A rough guide: it depends on the wind, how long you stay in and each person.
Fish are cold-blooded: the water sets their activity. Sudden temperature changes usually put them off the bite; with steady water, activity is more regular.
Questions about the water in CrikvenicaQuestions
What's the water temperature today in Crikvenica?
66.9 °F; through the day it ranges 66.7–66.9 °F.
Will the water get warmer or colder?
It cools over the next few days: about 64.8 °F by Wednesday 4.
Which wetsuit do I need today?
With the water as it is today, shorty (springsuit) (pleasant). It's a rough guide: it depends on the wind and each person.
How warm is the water in Crikvenica in October?
In October, the water in Crikvenica averages 65.0 °F (1991–2020). For a long swim: 3/2 mm (mild).
How warm is the water in Crikvenica in August?
In August, the water in Crikvenica averages 74.4 °F (1991–2020), the warmest of the year. For a long swim: rash guard or top (very pleasant).
When is the best time to swim in Crikvenica?
The best time to swim in Crikvenica is from June to September, when the water averages 69.4–74.4 °F. The water is warmest in August (74.4 °F on average) and coldest in February (50.1 °F).
Is the water warmer or colder than normal?
The water off Crikvenica is warmer than normal for late October today (+4.3 °F).
More about Crikvenica today
Water temperature near Crikvenica
- Jadranovo 66.9 °F · 5.2 mi
- Povile 66.9 °F · 7.6 mi
- Malinska 66.6 °F · 8.8 mi
- Senj 66.7 °F · 17 mi
- Porozina 67.3 °F · 20 mi
Only places with a different forecast: spots a few miles apart share the same model cell and wouldn't add anything.
Learn more
Sea surface temperature: Open-Meteo with Météo-France / Copernicus Marine, CC BY 4.0; grid point 5.3 mi away. Near the shore, in coves and estuaries, the water can be a little colder or warmer.
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 3:53 am (local time).
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