Right now

Live conditions from Open-Meteo, refreshed hourly.

Sea temp
28°C
Warm and pleasant for swimming
Wave height
0.2m
Calm, gently shelving
Wind
4km/h
NW breeze
UV index
7/ 11
High — seek shade midday

7-day outlook

7-day marine forecast from Open-Meteo.

Sea temperature

Next 7 days, °C

27°27°28°28°29°27.5 °CWed 2Thu 3Fri 4Sat 5Sun 6Mon 7Tue 8

Wave height

Next 7 days, metres

0.3m0.4m0.5m0.6m0.5 mWed 2Thu 3Fri 4Sat 5Sun 6Mon 7Tue 8
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7-day sea temperature and wave height forecast for Tzemi
DaySea temp (°C)Wave height (m)
Wed 228.50.5
Thu 328.30.4
Fri 427.60.5
Sat 527.20.4
Sun 627.10.3
Mon 727.30.5
Tue 827.50.5

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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11-year EEA bathing water classification history for Tzemi
YearClassification
2015Not classified
2016Not classified
2017Not classified
2018Not classified
2019Not classified
2020Not classified
2021Not classified
2022Not classified
2023Excellent
2024Excellent
2025Excellent

Typical sea temperature by month

Modeled estimate

Plausible seasonal climatology derived from latitude, for illustration — not a measured average.

Monthly sea temperature

Typical range across the year, °C

14°18°22°25°29°Typical this month: 26°CJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Typical monthly sea temperature at Tzemi (modeled climatology)
MonthTypical sea temp (°C)
Jan16
Feb16
Mar17
Apr19
May21
Jun24
Jul26
Aug27
Sep26
Oct24
Nov21
Dec18

Location & nearby beaches

37.3227°N, 23.1796°E · Open larger map ↗ · Open in Google Maps ↗

Nearby beaches

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: Πετροθάλασσα, about ~1.9 km away.
  • 3 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is Γαλαξίας, 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).

Is the water clean at Tzemi?

Tzemi 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.

That rating has been consistent: every one of the 3 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. Πετροθάλασσα — the closest town — sits about ~1.9 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 3 straight years.

Frequently asked questions

Is the water at Tzemi safe right now?

It's about as safe as bathing water gets: Tzemi's 2025 EU rating is Excellent, the top tier on the scale, and 3 of 3 classified seasons have come back Excellent or Good. It's also held steady at Excellent for 3 straight years.

Is the sea warm at Tzemi today?

Checking in on Tzemi right now: the water is around 28°C, per the latest reading — the “Right now” panel above tracks it live. That's the reading right off Peloponnese.

What's the ideal time of year to swim at Tzemi?

The most reliable stretch for warm water runs through July–September, based on the modeled climatology. That applies to the water around Peloponnese.

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; Tzemi isn't yet covered by that in-season feed.

How do you get to Tzemi?

There's no parking mapped within 1.5 km of Tzemi, so plan on a walk, or arrive early once it gets busy. The nearest town is Πετροθάλασσα, about ~1.9 km away.