Water temperature in Podstrana - Žminjača
Sea surface temperature · updated today, Wednesday, October 28, at 11:55 pm (CET)- Today
- 68.4–68.5 °F
- Air today
- 53 / 65 °F
- Tue 3
- 66.7 °F
- Wetsuit
- Shorty (springsuit)
Today the water in Podstrana - Žminjača is 68.4 °F and ranges 68.4–68.5 °F through the day, with the air between 53 °F and 65 °F. It cools over the next few days: about 66.7 °F by Tuesday 3.
Measured by satellite
This is the temperature satellites measured yesterday in the water just below the surface, at the nearest point of sea to Podstrana - Žminjača (0.8 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
- Thu 29
- Fri 30
- Sat 31
- Sun 1
- Mon 2
- Tue 3
- Wed 4
- Thu 5
- Fri 6
Water over the last 60 days
Over these days it has dropped 13.9 °F (from August 29).
Over the next few weeks the water looks a bit below normal (−1.4 °F), according to ECMWF 46-day.
Daily average and its range (low and high). The dotted line is the forecast.
Water temperature by month vs. normal
The water off Podstrana - Žminjača is about normal for late October today.
- 57.4° 57°JanJ
- 56.0° 56°FebF
- 56.3° 56°MarM
- 58.6° 59°AprA
- 64.2° 64°MayM
- 71.2° 71°JunJ
- 75.2° 75°JulJ
- 76.4° 76°AugA
- 73.0° 73°SepS
- 69.4° 69°OctO
- 65.4° 65°NovN
- 61.0° 61°DecD
- Monthly normal
- Today
- Best time
The best time to swim in Podstrana - Žminjača is from June to September, when the water averages 71.2–76.4 °F.
The water is warmest in August (76.4 °F on average) and coldest in February (56.0 °F).
Monthly averages for 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST, from satellites and buoys; nearest data point 12 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 | 68.4–68.5 °F | 53 / 65 °F | 0.6 ft |
| Thu 29 | 68.2–68.4 °F | 60 / 70 °F | 0.5 ft |
| Fri 30 | 67.8–68.2 °F | 60 / 69 °F | 0.3 ft |
| Sat 31 | 67.6–67.8 °F | 58 / 65 °F | 0.7 ft |
| Sun 1 | 67.3–67.6 °F | 54 / 57 °F | 0.8 ft |
| Mon 2 | 66.9–67.3 °F | 53 / 67 °F | 1.2 ft |
| Tue 3 | 66.6–66.9 °F | 49 / 56 °F | 1.2 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.
Previous days
The water over the last 60 days.
| Day | Water | Low / high |
|---|---|---|
| Tue 27 | 68.7 °F | 68.5–68.9 °F |
| Mon 26 | 69.1 °F | 68.9–69.1 °F |
| Sun 25 | 69.1 °F | 69.1–69.3 °F |
| Sat 24 | 69.3 °F | 68.9–69.4 °F |
| Fri 23 | 69.4 °F | 69.4–69.6 °F |
| Thu 22 | 69.1 °F | 68.9–69.4 °F |
| Wed 21 | 69.6 °F | 69.3–70.0 °F |
Show all 60 days
| Day | Water | Low / high |
|---|---|---|
| Tue 20 | 70.0 °F | 70.0–70.2 °F |
| Mon 19 | 70.2 °F | 70.0–70.3 °F |
| Sun 18 | 70.2 °F | 70.2–70.3 °F |
| Sat 17 | 70.3 °F | 70.2–70.3 °F |
| Fri 16 | 70.5 °F | 70.5–70.5 °F |
| Thu 15 | 70.7 °F | 70.5–70.7 °F |
| Wed 14 | 71.1 °F | 70.9–71.6 °F |
| Tue 13 | 71.6 °F | 71.6–71.8 °F |
| Mon 12 | 72.0 °F | 71.8–72.1 °F |
| Sun 11 | 71.8 °F | 71.6–71.8 °F |
| Sat 10 | 72.1 °F | 71.8–72.3 °F |
| Fri 9 | 72.5 °F | 72.3–72.9 °F |
| Thu 8 | 72.7 °F | 72.5–72.7 °F |
| Wed 7 | 72.7 °F | 72.7–72.9 °F |
| Tue 6 | 72.9 °F | 72.7–73.0 °F |
| Mon 5 | 73.0 °F | 72.9–73.2 °F |
| Sun 4 | 73.0 °F | 73.0–73.4 °F |
| Sat 3 | 73.4 °F | 73.2–73.6 °F |
| Fri 2 | 73.6 °F | 73.4–73.9 °F |
| Thu 1 | 73.8 °F | 73.6–74.1 °F |
| Wed 30 | 74.1 °F | 73.8–74.7 °F |
| Tue 29 | 74.8 °F | 74.7–75.2 °F |
| Mon 28 | 75.0 °F | 74.8–75.2 °F |
| Sun 27 | 75.2 °F | 75.0–75.4 °F |
| Sat 26 | 75.4 °F | 75.2–75.6 °F |
| Fri 25 | 75.9 °F | 75.6–76.1 °F |
| Thu 24 | 76.3 °F | 76.1–76.5 °F |
| Wed 23 | 76.8 °F | 76.5–77.4 °F |
| Tue 22 | 77.7 °F | 77.4–78.3 °F |
| Mon 21 | 78.6 °F | 78.3–78.8 °F |
| Sun 20 | 78.8 °F | 78.6–79.2 °F |
| Sat 19 | 79.0 °F | 78.6–79.3 °F |
| Fri 18 | 79.2 °F | 78.8–79.5 °F |
| Thu 17 | 79.0 °F | 78.8–79.3 °F |
| Wed 16 | 79.2 °F | 79.0–79.5 °F |
| Tue 15 | 79.7 °F | 79.5–79.7 °F |
| Mon 14 | 79.9 °F | 79.7–80.1 °F |
| Sun 13 | 80.4 °F | 80.2–80.6 °F |
| Sat 12 | 81.0 °F | 80.6–81.0 °F |
| Fri 11 | 81.0 °F | 80.6–81.5 °F |
| Thu 10 | 81.7 °F | 81.3–82.2 °F |
| Wed 9 | 81.7 °F | 81.3–82.0 °F |
| Tue 8 | 81.7 °F | 81.3–82.0 °F |
| Mon 7 | 81.9 °F | 81.3–82.2 °F |
| Sun 6 | 81.9 °F | 81.5–82.4 °F |
| Sat 5 | 81.9 °F | 81.5–82.4 °F |
| Fri 4 | 82.0 °F | 81.7–82.8 °F |
| Thu 3 | 82.2 °F | 81.9–82.9 °F |
| Wed 2 | 82.4 °F | 82.0–82.9 °F |
| Tue 1 | 82.9 °F | 82.4–83.5 °F |
| Mon 31 | 82.9 °F | 82.2–83.7 °F |
| Sun 30 | 82.8 °F | 82.0–83.5 °F |
| Sat 29 | 82.6 °F | 82.0–83.3 °F |
It's the daily analysis from Météo-France / Copernicus Marine (satellites, buoys and model), not a buoy reading at this spot.
Questions about the water in Podstrana - ŽminjačaQuestions
What's the water temperature today in Podstrana - Žminjača?
68.4 °F; through the day it ranges 68.4–68.5 °F.
Will the water get warmer or colder?
It cools over the next few days: about 66.7 °F by Tuesday 3.
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 Podstrana - Žminjača in October?
In October, the water in Podstrana - Žminjača averages 69.4 °F (1991–2020). For a long swim: shorty (springsuit) (pleasant).
How warm is the water in Podstrana - Žminjača in August?
In August, the water in Podstrana - Žminjača averages 76.4 °F (1991–2020), the warmest of the year. For a long swim: no wetsuit (warm).
When is the best time to swim in Podstrana - Žminjača?
The best time to swim in Podstrana - Žminjača is from June to September, when the water averages 71.2–76.4 °F. The water is warmest in August (76.4 °F on average) and coldest in February (56.0 °F).
Is the water warmer or colder than normal?
The water off Podstrana - Žminjača is about normal for late October today.
More about Podstrana - Žminjača today
Water temperature near Podstrana - Žminjača
- Dugi Rat 68.5 °F · 6.7 mi
- Kaštel Lukšić 68.4 °F · 9.2 mi
- Milna 68.7 °F · 13 mi
- Stomorska 68.5 °F · 13 mi
- Pučišća 68.9 °F · 15 mi
Only places with a different forecast: spots a few miles apart share the same model cell and wouldn't add anything.
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Sea surface temperature: Open-Meteo with Météo-France / Copernicus Marine, CC BY 4.0; grid point 3.5 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 11:55 pm (local time).
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