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) |
|---|---|---|
| Tue 1 | 28.8 | 0.3 |
| Wed 2 | 29.1 | 0.2 |
| Thu 3 | 29.3 | 0.3 |
| Fri 4 | 28.9 | 0.3 |
| Sat 5 | 28.7 | 0.5 |
| Sun 6 | 28.6 | 0.3 |
| Mon 7 | 28.9 | 0.2 |
Water quality history
Official EEA classification, one rating per bathing season, 2019–2025 — real data reported by national authorities.
- 2019: Not classified2019
- 2020: Excellent2020
- 2021: Excellent2021
- 2022: Excellent2022
- 2023: Excellent2023
- 2024: Excellent2024
- 2025: Excellent2025
Excellent in the most recent season, and 6 of 6 classified years rated Excellent or Good.
- Excellent
- Good
- Sufficient
- Poor
- Not classified
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| Year | Classification |
|---|---|
| 2019 | Not classified |
| 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 | 17 |
| Feb | 16 |
| Mar | 17 |
| Apr | 19 |
| May | 21 |
| Jun | 24 |
| Jul | 26 |
| Aug | 27 |
| Sep | 27 |
| Oct | 24 |
| Nov | 21 |
| Dec | 19 |
Location & nearby beaches
Nearby beaches
- Loutsa6.2 kmPeloponnese
- Foinikounta7.3 kmPeloponnese
- Makrynammos - Anemomylos7.5 kmPeloponnese
- Lachanou - Agia Triada9.6 kmPeloponnese
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- No parking is mapped within 1.5 km of the beach — expect a walk, or arrive early once the season gets busy.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest village: Βασιλίτσι, about ~4.9 km away.
- 2 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Maria, about ~150 m away.
- 1 place to stay mapped nearby Closest is Camping Tsapi, about ~170 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 Tsapi?
Tsapi is a coastal bathing site with an official EU Bathing Water rating of Excellent for the 2025 season — the cleanest official rating; safe to swim based on official monitoring. 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 Sandy shore and Restaurant.
That rating has been consistent: every one of the 6 classified seasons on record has come back Excellent or Good. If you're timing a visit around water temperature rather than crowds, July–September is the safest bet, with August typically the peak — expect a cooler, calmer sea either side of that stretch. Βασιλίτσι — the closest town — sits about ~4.9 km from here.
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. It's been a consistently reliable spot too — the rating has held at Excellent for 6 straight years. There are 2 places to eat within a kilometre — Maria is the closest, about ~150 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Can you safely swim at Tsapi?
Yes. Its official 2025 EU Bathing Water rating is Excellent, the top classification, and 6 of the 6 classified seasons on record have rated Excellent or Good. It's also held steady at Excellent for 6 straight years.
Is the sea warm at Tsapi today?
Checking in on Tsapi right now: the water is around 29°C, per the latest reading — the “Right now” panel above tracks it live. That's the reading right off Peloponnese.
What's the best month to visit Tsapi for swimming?
The most reliable stretch for warm water runs through July–September, based on the modeled climatology. That applies to the water around Peloponnese.
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; Tsapi doesn't have that feed yet.
How do I get to Tsapi without a car?
There's no parking mapped within 1.5 km of Tsapi, so plan on a walk, or arrive early once it gets busy. The nearest town is Βασιλίτσι, about ~4.9 km away.