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 | 28.6 | 0.3 |
| Thu 3 | 28.1 | 0.3 |
| Fri 4 | 27.7 | 0.4 |
| Sat 5 | 27.4 | 0.2 |
| Sun 6 | 27.6 | 0.1 |
| Mon 7 | 28.0 | 0.4 |
| Tue 8 | 27.8 | 0.3 |
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: Not classified2023
- 2024: Not classified2024
- 2025: Excellent2025
Excellent in the most recent season, and 1 of 1 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 | Not classified |
| 2024 | Not classified |
| 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 | 16 |
| Mar | 16 |
| Apr | 18 |
| May | 21 |
| Jun | 24 |
| Jul | 26 |
| Aug | 27 |
| Sep | 26 |
| Oct | 24 |
| Nov | 21 |
| Dec | 18 |
Location & nearby beaches
Nearby beaches
- Glyfada872 mAttica
- Glyfada1.8 kmAttica
- Agios Kosmas2.2 kmAttica
- Asteria Glyfadas2.4 kmAttica
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- Easy by car — there's parking close to the beach.
- Bus stop: ΔΙΚΗΓΟΡΙΚΑ, about ~160 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest village: Κίτσι, about ~10 km away.
- 4 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Everest, about ~210 m away.
- 5 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is Palace Hotel, about ~160 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
Is the water clean at Glyfada?
Glyfada is a coastal bathing site with an official EU Bathing Water rating of Excellent for the 2025 season — the highest official classification under the EU bathing-water assessment. 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 Lifeguard, Sandy shore, and Parking. You can park about ~140 m away.
That rating has been consistent: every one of the 1 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. Κίτσι — the closest town — sits about ~10 km from here.
Worth remembering: “Excellent” isn't a live reading, it's an annual grade — Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor — set once a year from that season's water samples and describing the average, not this afternoon's conditions. For what the sea is doing right now, check the “Right now” panel and 7-day outlook above. It sits in Attica. There are 4 places to eat within a kilometre — Everest is the closest, about ~210 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is the water at Glyfada safe right now?
It's about as safe as bathing water gets: Glyfada's 2025 EU rating is Excellent, the top tier on the scale, and 1 of 1 classified seasons have come back Excellent or Good.
How cold or warm is the water at Glyfada today?
As of the latest update, the sea temperature at Glyfada is around 28°C — see the “Right now” panel above for live conditions. That's the reading right off Attica.
Which month has the warmest sea at Glyfada?
The most reliable stretch for warm water runs through July–September, based on the modeled climatology. That applies to the water around Attica.
How is the water quality rating measured?
The annual classification — Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor — is built from a full season of official testing for intestinal enterococci and E. coli, reported to the European Environment Agency each spring. Some national authorities (Croatia's IZOR among them) also publish individual samples during the season itself; Glyfada isn't yet covered by that in-season feed.
How do you get to Glyfada?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is ΔΙΚΗΓΟΡΙΚΑ, about ~160 m away. The nearest town is Κίτσι, about ~10 km away.