Greece · Ionian Islands
Gouvia-Molfeta
Ionian Islands, Greece
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
Nearby beaches
- Gouvia412 mIonian Islands
- Kontokali1.5 kmIonian Islands
- Dafnila1.7 kmIonian Islands
- Panagia Sotiriotissa1.8 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: Γουβιά, about ~280 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest village: Γουβιά, about ~200 m away.
- 36 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Iliada, about ~50 m away.
- 10 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is Iliada Beach Hotel, about ~110 m away.
- 7 shops nearby, the closest about ~140 m away
What kind of beach is this?
This beach sits in a built-up resort setting, with hotels, restaurants and services clustered around it — a full-service stretch of coast that tends to be busy in peak season and quieter outside it.
Estimated from OpenStreetMap surroundings data (ODbL).
- Water sports
- Full-service days
Is the water clean at Gouvia-Molfeta?
Thinking of swimming at Gouvia-Molfeta? 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. There's parking about ~40 m from the beach.
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. The nearest town, Γουβιά, is about ~200 m away.
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 Ionian Islands. There are 36 places to eat within a kilometre — Iliada is the closest, about ~50 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is it safe to go in the water at Gouvia-Molfeta?
Gouvia-Molfeta is rated Excellent for 2025 — the top EU Bathing Water classification — with 3 of 3 classified seasons rating Excellent or Good, so yes. It's also held steady at Excellent for 3 straight years.
What temperature is the sea at Gouvia-Molfeta right now?
The latest reading puts the sea at Gouvia-Molfeta at around 29°C — the “Right now” panel above has the full live picture. That's the reading right off Ionian Islands. On the modeled climatology here, August usually runs warmest.
When does Gouvia-Molfeta have the warmest water?
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.
How is bathing water quality actually assessed?
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 Gouvia-Molfeta.
What's the easiest way to reach Gouvia-Molfeta?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is Γουβιά, about ~280 m away. The nearest town is Γουβιά, about ~200 m away.