#205 European Rank
Strunjan Beach
Strunjan, Slovenian Istria, Slovenia•Adriatic Sea• Best Season: June, July, August, September
Photo: Steve Haslam from London, United Kingdom (CC BY-SA 2.0) · Wikimedia Commons source
Day-of-Visit Snapshot
3-Second Operational AnswersEDITORIAL SCORE
4.62/ 5.0
SEA TEMPERATURE
25.4°C
August 30-year average
DAILY BUDGET
€36/day
SAND & SHORELINE
Pebbles / Shingle
Shallow & Gentle
Live Open-Meteo European Feed
Morning Beach Pulse & Marine Telemetry
Wind-Exposed
Gentle Wave Action
Exposed to Onshore Surf & ChopCove aspect: Faces SW (220°) · Wind: W (270°)
Onshore wind (12 km/h) is pushing open-sea swell directly into the bay, creating active breaking waves and reduced visibility.
Significant Wave Height
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Good Swimming
Swell Profile
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Reading buoy...
Live Surface Wind
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W (270°) · ONSHORE
UV & Air Temperature
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UV 5 · Moderate (SPF 30)
Cove Aspect & Shelter Compass
Seaward Orientation vs. Live Wind DirectionCove Faces SW (220°)
Onshore Wind • Waves and surface chop pushed into the beach
Shoreline Facing (θ_aspect)
SW (220°)
Open Sea Exposure
Surface Wind Vector
W (270°)
12 km/h · Δθ = 50°
Spatial Geometry: Wind from W pushes unobstructed over the open sea directly onto the SW-facing coast, generating breaking chop.
Morning Coastal Brief for Strunjan Beach: Light coastal break; family friendly with standard water awareness. Onshore wind (12 km/h) is pushing open-sea swell directly into the bay, creating active breaking waves and reduced visibility. Models update sub-daily via Open-Meteo European marine models.
Interactive Oceanographic Climatology
Seasonal Sea Warmth & Bathing Climatology
30-Year NOAA OISST v2.1 Monthly Normals (1991–2020) · Strunjan, Slovenian Istria, Slovenia
Ideal Swimming
Early August
25.4°C
Air ~33°C
Comfortable, prolonged bathing for all ages
Water temperature is well above the 20.0°C bathing threshold. Prolonged leisure swimming, snorkeling, and family wading are comfortable with zero thermal shock.
Drag to scrub 12-month temperature curveEarly August · 25.4°C
| Month | Sea Surface Temp | Air Temp | Thermal Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.8°C | 19°C | Crisp & Bracing |
| February | 9.6°C | 20°C | Crisp & Bracing |
| March | 10.1°C | 22°C | Crisp & Bracing |
| April | 13.1°C | 25°C | Crisp & Bracing |
| May | 17.9°C | 28°C | Crisp & Bracing |
| June | 22.5°C | 31°C | Ideal Swimming |
| July | 25.0°C | 33°C | Ideal Swimming |
| August | 25.4°C | 33°C | Ideal Swimming |
| September | 22.6°C | 31°C | Ideal Swimming |
| October | 19.3°C | 28°C | Refreshing |
| November | 16.2°C | 24°C | Crisp & Bracing |
| December | 13.2°C | 21°C | Crisp & Bracing |
NOAA OISST v2.1 30-year climatological normal (1991–2020).Explore all Slovenia Sea Temperatures
Swimmability Window · NOAA Climatology
Swimmable 5 Jun – 30 Sep (>21°C) · 117 days
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🏖️ Strunjan Beach (Strunjan, Slovenian Istria, Slovenia)
🌊 Water temperature: 25.4°C
⛱️ Beach access: 100% free public sand • Sunbeds: €0–€0
🧭 Wind & shelter: Faces SW (sheltered from NE winds)
📍 Guide: https://shores.cc/beach/strunjan-beach-si/Tip: Add this beach to your home screen to quickly check morning wind and water conditions before heading out.
EEA Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC
Bathing Water Purity & Statutory Standards
Status: Good
Microbial Water Purity
95th-Percentile Compliant
Escherichia coli & intestinal enterococci within statutory limits.
Bathing Directive Tier
Tier 1: Sufficient & Safe
Monitored across the official European bathing season.
Official European Environment Agency (EEA) water monitoring verifies recreational cleanliness, sewage absence, and safety standards across all 31 member and partner coastal nations.
Score Breakdown
Scenery & Setting4.6 / 5
Water Clarity & Cleanliness4.9 / 5
Sand & Shoreline Quality4.2 / 5
Atmosphere & Safety4.6 / 5
Accessibility & Entry Ease4.2 / 5
Affordability & Fair Pricing4.6 / 5
About Strunjan Beach
A nature-park shore between working salt pans and the Adriatic's highest cliffs, Slovenia's calmest swim.
Key Beach Facts
Official Records•Access: Located on the Slovenian coast between Izola and Piran; accessed on foot via marked nature trails within Strunjan Landscape Park
•Protected Status / Environment: Part of Krajinski park Strunjan (Strunjan Landscape Park) and Natura 2000 site, featuring the highest flysch cliff on the entire Adriatic (80 meters)
•Notable Feature: Wild pebble and gravel bay (Mesečev zaliv / Moon Bay) under towering flysch cliffs, adjacent to historic salt pans and protected marine flora/fauna
Official Tourism Authorities:slovenia.info
Sand Transparency & Sunbed Index
Public sand quota, private lido density, and legal towel placement rights
Wide Open Public Sand
Free Public Sand (100%)Private Concessions (0%)
2-Sunbed + Umbrella Set Rate
Free (100% Public)
No commercial loungers; bring your own parasol and beach mat.
Towel Bather Guidance
Abundant unencumbered shoreline. Free towel placement everywhere with minimal commercial footprint.
Legal Shoreline Rights: 100% open public coastline. No commercial sunbed concessions or umbrella installations permitted.
Arrival Logistics, Parking & Sun Exposure
Micro-logistics, parking payment taxonomy, and topographic shadow schedules.
Parking Payment & Rates
Typical Rate: ~€8/day
EasyPark AppPayByPhone App
EasyPark mobile app is widely supported across blue-line municipal zones.
Sun Exposure & Cliff Shadows
Full-Day Unobstructed Sunlight
Open shoreline with full solar exposure from mid-morning through evening twilight.
Footwear & Karst Protection
Recommended for Shingle / Pebbles
Pebbles and dark sand become scorching hot by midday and challenging under barefoot tread.
Amenities & Facilities
Bathrooms
NoShowers
NoFree Parking
NoFood / Tavernas
YesGood for Kids
NoDog Friendly
YesLifeguard on Duty
NoSunbed & Umbrella Rentals
NoNatural Cliff/Pine Shade
YesWheelchair Accessible
NoSnorkeling & Watersports
NoNudist / FKK Friendly
YesGetting There & Local Notes
Getting there:
Located near Strunjan, Slovenian Istria. Accessible via regional coastal roads (45.529°N, 13.603°E).
Discreet Utility: Rough Road & Trail Access
Reaching Strunjan Beach involves dirt tracks or steep trails. Booking a rental SUV or 4x4 provides higher clearance for unpaved coastal roads.
•Easy, unhurried swimming in a protected nature-park bay.
•Inside Strunjan Nature Park beside 700-year-old salt pans, under olive terraces and 80 m flysch cliffs; the highest on the Adriatic.
Nearest Airport & Transit Gateway
INTL · 40m driveConvenient highway or local transit access across Strunjan, Slovenian Istria, Slovenia.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Strunjan Beach
What is the water temperature at Strunjan Beach?
The peak summer sea surface temperature at Strunjan Beach averages 25.4°C (78°F), based on 30-year NOAA satellite climatology.
What type of coast or sand is Strunjan Beach?
Strunjan Beach is classified as a pebbles / shingle shoreline located in Strunjan, Slovenian Istria, Slovenia.
Is Strunjan Beach good for families with kids?
Strunjan Beach has steeper entry or natural coastal features better suited for confident swimmers.
Are there parking and facilities at Strunjan Beach?
Parking arrangements vary locally. No public restrooms directly on-site.
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