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 | 30.1 | 0.3 |
| Thu 3 | 29.9 | 0.6 |
| Fri 4 | 29.5 | 0.4 |
| Sat 5 | 29.5 | 0.4 |
| Sun 6 | 29.5 | 0.2 |
| Mon 7 | 29.5 | 0.2 |
| Tue 8 | 29.4 | 0.1 |
Water quality history
Official EEA classification, one rating per bathing season, 2015–2025 — real data reported by national authorities.
- 2015: Not classified2015
- 2016: Not classified2016
- 2017: Not classified2017
- 2018: Not classified2018
- 2019: Not classified2019
- 2020: Not classified2020
- 2021: Not classified2021
- 2022: Not classified2022
- 2023: Excellent2023
- 2024: Excellent2024
- 2025: Excellent2025
Excellent in the most recent season, and 3 of 3 classified years rated Excellent or Good.
- Excellent
- Good
- Sufficient
- Poor
- Not classified
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| Year | Classification |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Not classified |
| 2016 | Not classified |
| 2017 | Not classified |
| 2018 | Not classified |
| 2019 | Not classified |
| 2020 | Not classified |
| 2021 | Not classified |
| 2022 | Not classified |
| 2023 | Excellent |
| 2024 | Excellent |
| 2025 | Excellent |
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 | 21 |
| Jun | 24 |
| Jul | 26 |
| Aug | 26 |
| Sep | 26 |
| Oct | 23 |
| Nov | 20 |
| Dec | 18 |
Location & nearby beaches
Nearby beaches
- Alykes Potamou435 mIonian Islands
- Agia Aikaterini1.3 kmIonian Islands
- Panagia Sotiriotissa2.7 kmIonian Islands
- Tramountana Vidou2.9 kmIonian Islands
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- Easy by car — there's parking close to the beach.
- Bus stop: Ξενοδοχείο Σαλίνα προς πόλη, about ~460 m away.
- Ferry: Κέρκυρα, about ~1.1 km away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest city: Κέρκυρα, about ~2.8 km away.
- 4 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Tartaya Bar, about ~420 m away.
- 1 place to stay mapped nearby Closest is Corfu Mare Boutique Hotel, about ~840 m away.
- 4 shops nearby, the closest about ~440 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).
Is the water clean at Emporiko?
Emporiko sits on a stretch of coast classed as a coastal bathing site, carrying an official EU Bathing Water rating of Excellent for the 2025 season. Under the EU Bathing Water Directive, national authorities test for intestinal enterococci and E. coli through the season and report the results the following spring — the 2025 rating was published in spring 2026, and 2026's won't follow 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. It sits in Ionian Islands. There's parking about ~260 m from the beach.
That rating has been consistent: every one of the 3 classified seasons on record has come back Excellent or Good. 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. It's been a consistently reliable spot too — the rating has held at Excellent for 3 straight years. The nearest town, Κέρκυρα, is about ~2.8 km away.
That “Excellent” 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 4 places to eat within a kilometre — Tartaya Bar is the closest, about ~420 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is it safe to go in the water at Emporiko?
Yes, without much reservation. Emporiko holds the top EU Bathing Water classification, Excellent, for 2025, and 3 of 3 classified seasons here have rated Excellent or Good. It's also held steady at Excellent for 3 straight years.
What's the current water temperature at Emporiko?
Emporiko's sea temperature currently sits at around 29°C, based on the latest update — check the “Right now” panel above for the full live picture. That's the reading right off Ionian Islands. On the modeled climatology here, August usually runs warmest.
When is the best time to swim at Emporiko?
For swimming, July–September is usually the best call — that's the modeled window when the sea here runs warmest. That applies to the water around Ionian Islands. Within that window, August is typically the single warmest month.
Who measures the water quality rating, and how?
It's based on official water samples: authorities test for intestinal enterococci and E. coli through the season, then report the full-season results to the European Environment Agency each spring, which assigns one of four grades — Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor. A few national authorities, including Croatia's IZOR, also publish individual samples during the season itself, ahead of that annual report — that isn't yet available for Emporiko.
What's the easiest way to reach Emporiko?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is Ξενοδοχείο Σαλίνα προς πόλη, about ~460 m away. By ferry, the nearest landing is Κέρκυρα, about ~1.1 km away. The nearest town is Κέρκυρα, about ~2.8 km away.