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 | 29.8 | 0.3 |
| Thu 3 | 29.6 | 0.3 |
| Fri 4 | 29.4 | 0.2 |
| Sat 5 | 29.7 | 0.3 |
| Sun 6 | 29.7 | 0.2 |
| Mon 7 | 29.7 | 0.1 |
| Tue 8 | 29.2 | 0.2 |
Water quality history
Official EEA classification, one rating per bathing season, 2015–2025 — real data reported by national authorities.
- 2015: Poor2015
- 2016: Poor2016
- 2017: Poor2017
- 2018: Good2018
- 2019: Sufficient2019
- 2020: Good2020
- 2021: Sufficient2021
- 2022: Sufficient2022
- 2023: Poor2023
- 2024: Sufficient2024
- 2025: Sufficient2025
Sufficient in the most recent season, and 2 of 11 classified years rated Excellent or Good.
- Excellent
- Good
- Sufficient
- Poor
- Not classified
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| Year | Classification |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Poor |
| 2016 | Poor |
| 2017 | Poor |
| 2018 | Good |
| 2019 | Sufficient |
| 2020 | Good |
| 2021 | Sufficient |
| 2022 | Sufficient |
| 2023 | Poor |
| 2024 | Sufficient |
| 2025 | Sufficient |
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 | 18 |
| May | 21 |
| Jun | 24 |
| Jul | 25 |
| Aug | 26 |
| Sep | 25 |
| Oct | 24 |
| Nov | 21 |
| Dec | 18 |
Location & nearby beaches
Nearby beaches
- 258 m
- 438 m
- 1.2 km
- 2.1 km
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- By car: there's parking about ~490 m from the beach.
- Bus stop: Lungomare Gallico Ristorante Mimmo s/n, about ~160 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest village: Archi, about ~1.6 km away.
- 3 places to eat within 1 km Closest is il Gabbiano, about ~120 m away.
- 1 shop nearby, about ~1.0 km 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 Gallico - Lido Mimmo?
Thinking of swimming at Gallico - Lido Mimmo? The short answer: its official EU Bathing Water rating for 2025 is Sufficient — meets the minimum EU standard in the latest annual 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 Sufficient for 2 straight years. There's parking about ~490 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. Over the 11 classified seasons on record, 2 have come back Excellent or Good — a track record worth checking each year rather than assuming. On site you'll find Restaurant. The nearest town, Archi, is about ~1.6 km away.
Worth remembering: “Sufficient” 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. There are 3 places to eat within a kilometre — il Gabbiano is the closest, about ~120 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is it safe to go in the water at Gallico - Lido Mimmo?
With some caution, yes — Gallico - Lido Mimmo carries a Sufficient rating for 2025, the lowest grade that still passes, so check posted local advisories before going in.
What's the current water temperature at Gallico - Lido Mimmo?
The most recent reading for Gallico - Lido Mimmo shows the sea at around 30°C. For live, up-to-the-hour conditions, see the “Right now” panel above. On the modeled climatology here, August usually runs warmest.
When does Gallico - Lido Mimmo have the warmest water?
If you're planning around water temperature, July–September is the window to target — the modeled sea temperature is typically highest then. Within that window, August is typically the single warmest month.
Who measures the water quality rating, and how?
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 Gallico - Lido Mimmo.
Is there parking near Gallico - Lido Mimmo?
By car, there's parking about ~490 m from the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is Lungomare Gallico Ristorante Mimmo s/n, about ~160 m away. The nearest town is Archi, about ~1.6 km away.