Potpećina
Nude beach in Primorje-Gorski, Croatia
Potpećina is an officially designated clothing-optional beach in Primorje-Gorski, Croatia. The sea is warmest in August at about 24°C (75°F) and coolest in February (11°C (52°F)). Average air temperatures peak in August at 21°C (70°F), and the best time to visit is July to August. EU monitoring rated the bathing water "Excellent" in 2025. There are 8 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Uvala Potpećna (0.1 km (0.1 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Potpećina
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1°C | 12°C | 101 mm |
| February | 2°C | 11°C | 107 mm |
| March | 6°C | 11°C | 91 mm |
| April | 10°C | 13°C | 92 mm |
| May | 15°C | 17°C | 105 mm |
| June | 19°C | 21°C | 79 mm |
| July (best) | 21°C | 24°C | 62 mm |
| August (best) | 21°C | 24°C | 82 mm |
| September | 16°C | 21°C | 140 mm |
| October | 12°C | 19°C | 132 mm |
| November | 7°C | 17°C | 156 mm |
| December | 3°C | 14°C | 123 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Bathing water profile: Uvala Zastolac
- Coordinates: 44.83558, 14.75488 · OpenStreetMap
- Local law: is public nudity legal in Croatia?
- Before you go, read our nude beach etiquette guide.
- First time? Read our guide to your first time at a nude beach.
Naturist places near Potpećina
- 1Uvala Potpećna nude beach · Primorje-Gorski · best July to AugustOfficialSea 24°C in August
- 2Stolac FKK nude beach · Primorje-Gorski · best July to AugustClothing optionalSea 24°C in August
- 3Sahara Beach nude beach · Primorje-Gorski · best July to AugustClothing optionalSea 24°C in August
- 4Dubac nude beach · Primorje-Gorski · best July to AugustToleratedSea 24°C in August
- 5Ciganka Beach nude beach · Primorje-Gorski · best July to AugustClothing optionalSea 24°C in August
- 6Kinjka FKK nude beach · Primorje-Gorski · best July to AugustOfficialSea 24°C in August
- 7Zadbadnja nude beach · Primorje-Gorski · best July to AugustToleratedSea 24°C in August
- 8Pošta beach nude beach · Primorje-Gorski · best July to AugustToleratedSea 24°C in August
Status labels: Official · Naturist only · Clothing optional · Tolerated · Customary · Listed · Prohibited · Closed. Statuses come from open data and are not yet verified in person.
Frequently asked questions
Is Potpećina clothing optional?
Potpećina is listed as "official clothing-optional area" according to OpenStreetMap (nudism=designated). Rules can change, and clothing-optional zones are often only part of a beach, so look for signs on arrival and follow local rules. NudistMap has not yet verified this status in person. You can check what applies in Croatia before you go.
When is the best time to visit Potpećina?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are July to August. July averages 21°C (70°F) and January 1°C (34°F).
How warm is the water at Potpećina?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 11°C (52°F) to 24°C (75°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
Is the water clean at Potpećina?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (Uvala Zastolac) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Potpećina?
The closest are Uvala Potpećna (0.1 km (0.1 mi)), Stolac FKK (0.4 km (0.2 mi)) and Sahara Beach (0.6 km (0.4 mi)).
Sources
Status from OpenStreetMap (nudism=designated). Not yet verified against an official source; local rules may have changed. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.