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 | 24.0 | 1.0 |
| Thu 3 | 23.9 | 1.4 |
| Fri 4 | 23.8 | 1.8 |
| Sat 5 | 23.5 | 1.6 |
| Sun 6 | 23.4 | 1.1 |
| Mon 7 | 23.7 | 1.5 |
| Tue 8 | 23.5 | 1.7 |
Water quality history
Official EEA classification, one rating per bathing season, 2015–2025 — real data reported by national authorities.
- 2015: Excellent2015
- 2016: Excellent2016
- 2017: Excellent2017
- 2018: Excellent2018
- 2019: Excellent2019
- 2020: Excellent2020
- 2021: Excellent2021
- 2022: Excellent2022
- 2023: Excellent2023
- 2024: Excellent2024
- 2025: Excellent2025
Excellent in the most recent season, and 11 of 11 classified years rated Excellent or Good.
- Excellent
- Good
- Sufficient
- Poor
- Not classified
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| Year | Classification |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Excellent |
| 2016 | Excellent |
| 2017 | Excellent |
| 2018 | Excellent |
| 2019 | Excellent |
| 2020 | Excellent |
| 2021 | Excellent |
| 2022 | Excellent |
| 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 | 16 |
| Mar | 17 |
| Apr | 19 |
| May | 21 |
| Jun | 24 |
| Jul | 26 |
| Aug | 27 |
| Sep | 26 |
| Oct | 24 |
| Nov | 21 |
| Dec | 18 |
Location & nearby beaches
Nearby beaches
- Meloi1.1 kmSouth Aegean
- Agriolivado2.1 kmSouth Aegean
- Grikos3.0 kmSouth Aegean
- Kampos3.5 kmSouth Aegean
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- Easy by car — there's parking close to the beach.
- Bus stop: Σκάλα, about ~270 m away.
- Ferry: Πάτμος, about ~250 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest town: Σκάλα, about ~300 m away.
- 21 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Ταβέρνα Τζιβαέρι, about ~40 m away.
- 7 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is Skala, about ~140 m away.
- 4 shops nearby, the closest about ~200 m away
What kind of beach is this?
This is a town beach, woven into the everyday fabric of a city or larger settlement — expect company on warm days, especially through July and August, alongside easy access to shops and services.
Estimated from OpenStreetMap surroundings data (ODbL).
Is the water clean at Skala?
Thinking of swimming at Skala? 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 11 straight years. You can park about ~80 m away.
That rating has been consistent: every one of the 11 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. Σκάλα — the closest town — sits about ~300 m 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 South Aegean. There are 21 places to eat within a kilometre — Ταβέρνα Τζιβαέρι is the closest, about ~40 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is Skala a safe beach for swimming?
It's about as safe as bathing water gets: Skala's 2025 EU rating is Excellent, the top tier on the scale, and 11 of 11 classified seasons have come back Excellent or Good. It's also held steady at Excellent for 11 straight years.
Is the sea warm at Skala today?
Right now, the sea at Skala is measuring around 24°C; see the “Right now” panel above for the latest conditions. That's the reading right off South Aegean.
What's the best month to visit Skala for swimming?
July–September tends to be the sweet spot for swimming here, with sea temperatures usually peaking later in that stretch. That applies to the water around South Aegean.
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; Skala isn't yet covered by that in-season feed.
How do I get to Skala without a car?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is Σκάλα, about ~270 m away. By ferry, the nearest landing is Πάτμος, about ~250 m away. The nearest town is Σκάλα, about ~300 m away.