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 | 30.0 | 0.3 |
| Thu 3 | 29.6 | 0.6 |
| Fri 4 | 29.6 | 0.4 |
| Sat 5 | 29.4 | 0.4 |
| Sun 6 | 29.5 | 0.2 |
| Mon 7 | 29.6 | 0.2 |
| Tue 8 | 29.5 | 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
Getting there & around
- Easy by car — there's parking close to the beach.
- Bus stop: Glyfa, about ~60 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest village: Μπαρμπάτι, about ~1.4 km away.
- 2 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Glyfa Tavern, about ~20 m away.
- 3 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is Crystal Blue Apartments, about ~200 m away.
- 3 shops nearby, the closest about ~820 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 Glyfa?
Thinking of swimming at Glyfa? The short answer: its official EU Bathing Water rating for 2025 is Excellent — the highest official classification under the EU bathing-water assessment. That rating is set once a year under the EU Bathing Water Directive, from a full season of testing for intestinal enterococci and E. coli reported to the European Environment Agency the following spring, so the 2025 season's grade appeared in spring 2026 and the 2026 season won't be graded 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's been a consistently reliable spot too — the rating has held at Excellent for 3 straight years. You can park about ~180 m away.
Looking to avoid the busiest weeks? The water is typically warmest around August, with the most reliable swimming window running July–September; outside that stretch you'll find a cooler sea but a quieter beach. That rating has been consistent: every one of the 3 classified seasons on record has come back Excellent or Good. On site you'll find Pebble shore, Beach bar, and Restaurant. Μπαρμπάτι — the closest town — sits about ~1.4 km from here.
“Excellent” is one point on a four-step scale — Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor — assigned once per year from that season's water samples, not a live reading. It describes how the site performs on average across the season, not the exact water quality this afternoon; for day-to-day sea conditions, see the “Right now” and 7-day outlook panels above. There are 2 places to eat within a kilometre — Glyfa Tavern is the closest, about ~20 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Can you safely swim at Glyfa?
Generally, yes. Glyfa's 2025 EU Bathing Water rating is Excellent — the highest tier — backed by 3 of 3 classified seasons rated Excellent or Good. It's also held steady at Excellent for 3 straight years.
Is the sea warm at Glyfa today?
Right now, the sea at Glyfa is measuring around 29°C; see the “Right now” panel above for the latest conditions. That's the reading right off Ionian Islands.
What's the best month to visit Glyfa for swimming?
The most reliable stretch for warm water runs through July–September, based on the modeled climatology. That applies to the water around Ionian Islands.
What does the water quality rating actually measure?
The grade comes from a full season of official sampling for intestinal enterococci and E. coli, reported to the European Environment Agency each spring under the EU Bathing Water Directive, which assigns Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor. Some countries (Croatia, via IZOR) also publish individual in-season samples ahead of that report; Glyfa doesn't have that feed yet.
How do I get to Glyfa without a car?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is Glyfa, about ~60 m away. The nearest town is Μπαρμπάτι, about ~1.4 km away.