On the beach
Right now
Live conditions from Open-Meteo, refreshed hourly.
7-day outlook
7-day marine forecast from Open-Meteo.
Sea temperature
Next 7 days, °C
Wave height
Next 7 days, metres
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| Day | Sea temp (°C) | Wave height (m) |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 2 | 27.6 | 0.4 |
| Thu 3 | 27.6 | 0.3 |
| Fri 4 | 27.7 | 0.2 |
| Sat 5 | 27.4 | 0.3 |
| Sun 6 | 27.7 | 0.2 |
| Mon 7 | 27.9 | 0.1 |
| Tue 8 | 27.6 | 0.1 |
Water quality history
Official EEA classification, one rating per bathing season, 2015–2025 — real data reported by national authorities.
- 2015: Sufficient2015
- 2016: Sufficient2016
- 2017: Good2017
- 2018: Good2018
- 2019: Poor2019
- 2020: Poor2020
- 2021: Poor2021
- 2022: Poor2022
- 2023: Poor2023
- 2024: Not classified2024
- 2025: Not classified2025
Not classified in the most recent season, and 2 of 9 classified years rated Excellent or Good.
- Excellent
- Good
- Sufficient
- Poor
- Not classified
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| Year | Classification |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Sufficient |
| 2016 | Sufficient |
| 2017 | Good |
| 2018 | Good |
| 2019 | Poor |
| 2020 | Poor |
| 2021 | Poor |
| 2022 | Poor |
| 2023 | Poor |
| 2024 | Not classified |
| 2025 | Not classified |
Typical sea temperature by month
Modeled estimatePlausible seasonal climatology derived from latitude, for illustration — not a measured average.
Monthly sea temperature
Typical range across the year, °C
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| Month | Typical sea temp (°C) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 16 |
| Feb | 15 |
| Mar | 16 |
| Apr | 18 |
| May | 20 |
| Jun | 23 |
| Jul | 25 |
| Aug | 26 |
| Sep | 25 |
| Oct | 23 |
| Nov | 20 |
| Dec | 18 |
Location & nearby beaches
Nearby beaches
- Solenzara368 mAlpes-Maritimes
- Roquebrune582 mAlpes-Maritimes
- Borrigo617 mAlpes-Maritimes
- Les Sirenes1.0 kmAlpes-Maritimes
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- Easy by car — there's parking close to the beach.
- Bus stop: Viking, about ~50 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest town: Menton, about ~1.5 km away.
- 2 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Le Petit Prince, about ~40 m away.
- 1 place to stay mapped nearby Closest is Hôtel Prince de Galles, about ~30 m away.
- 1 shop nearby, about ~200 m away
What kind of beach is this?
This beach belongs to a small coastal village. It's usually calmer than a resort or town beach, though a popular village spot can still fill up on the best summer days.
Estimated from OpenStreetMap surroundings data (ODbL).
- Families
- Water sports
Is the water clean at Gorbio?
Gorbio is a coastal bathing site with an official EU Bathing Water rating of Not classified for the 2025 season — not enough samples in this year to assign an official rating. That annual classification comes from the EU Bathing Water Directive: national authorities test for two indicator bacteria, intestinal enterococci and E. coli, throughout the bathing season, then report the full-season results to the European Environment Agency (EEA) the following spring — the 2025 season's rating was published in spring 2026, and the 2026 season won't be rated until spring 2027. In addition to that yearly rating, some national authorities — for Croatia, the national environmental authority — publish individual water sample results during the season itself, ahead of the annual report. On site you'll find Pebble shore, Showers, and Toilets. There's parking about ~80 m from the beach.
Over the 9 classified seasons on record, 2 have come back Excellent or Good — a track record worth checking each year rather than assuming. The most reliable swimming window here typically runs from July–September, with the sea usually at its warmest around August. Outside that window the water is cooler and often quieter. The nearest town, Menton, is about ~1.5 km away.
That “Not classified” label comes from a full season of official water sampling, not a single test — it's one step on a four-point scale (Excellent, Good, Sufficient, Poor) reassessed once a year. Today's actual conditions can differ from the seasonal average, so for a live snapshot see the “Right now” and 7-day outlook panels above. There are 2 places to eat within a kilometre — Le Petit Prince is the closest, about ~40 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is Gorbio safe to swim in?
Best to be careful here: Gorbio's official 2025 classification is Not classified, so check for local advisories and posted flags before swimming.
What's the current water temperature at Gorbio?
Gorbio's sea temperature currently sits at around 27°C, based on the latest update — check the “Right now” panel above for the full live picture. That's the reading right off Alpes-Maritimes. On the modeled climatology here, August usually runs warmest.
When should you plan a swimming trip to Gorbio?
If you're planning around water temperature, July–September is the window to target — the modeled sea temperature is typically highest then. That applies to the water around Alpes-Maritimes. Within that window, August is typically the single warmest month.
Who measures the water quality rating, and how?
Once a year, national authorities report a full season of testing for intestinal enterococci and E. coli to the European Environment Agency, which grades the season Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor under the EU Bathing Water Directive. A handful of countries, including Croatia via IZOR, also publish individual in-season samples ahead of that report — Gorbio doesn't have that feed set up yet.
Is there parking near Gorbio?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is Viking, about ~50 m away. The nearest town is Menton, about ~1.5 km away.