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: Poor2018
- 2019: Poor2019
- 2020: Sufficient2020
- 2021: Sufficient2021
- 2022: Good2022
- 2023: Good2023
- 2024: Sufficient2024
- 2025: Poor2025
Poor 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 | Poor |
| 2019 | Poor |
| 2020 | Sufficient |
| 2021 | Sufficient |
| 2022 | Good |
| 2023 | Good |
| 2024 | Sufficient |
| 2025 | Poor |
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
- 227 m
- 409 m
- 605 m
- 1.0 km
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- By car: there's parking about ~1.4 km from the beach.
- Nearest bus stop is about ~120 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest city: Reggio Calabria, about ~1.0 km away.
- 16 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Pepy's Beach Pizzeria, about ~110 m away.
- 1 place to stay mapped nearby Closest is B&B pellicano guest house, about ~670 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 Lido Comunale Villa Zerbi?
Lido Comunale Villa Zerbi is a coastal bathing site with an official EU Bathing Water rating of Poor for the 2025 season — below the EU standard; swimming may be discouraged or restricted by local authorities. 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 Toilets, Beach bar, and Restaurant. You can park about ~1.4 km away.
Over the 11 classified seasons on record, 2 have come back Excellent or Good — a track record worth checking each year rather than assuming. 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. Worth noting: the rating slipped from Sufficient to Poor in 2025, so it's especially worth checking the latest local advisories. Reggio Calabria — the closest town — sits about ~1.0 km from here.
Worth remembering: “Poor” 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 16 places to eat within a kilometre — Pepy's Beach Pizzeria is the closest, about ~110 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Can you safely swim at Lido Comunale Villa Zerbi?
This one calls for caution — Lido Comunale Villa Zerbi's 2025 rating is Poor. Look for posted flags and local advisories before you go in.
How cold or warm is the water at Lido Comunale Villa Zerbi today?
As of the latest update, the sea temperature at Lido Comunale Villa Zerbi is around 30°C — see the “Right now” panel above for live conditions.
Which month has the warmest sea at Lido Comunale Villa Zerbi?
July–September is typically the most reliable swimming window, with the sea usually warmest in the second half of summer.
What does the water quality rating actually measure?
National authorities sample the water for intestinal enterococci and E. coli bacteria through the bathing season and report the full-season results to the European Environment Agency each spring for the season just finished, which assigns one of four annual classifications — Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor — under the EU Bathing Water Directive. Some national authorities, including Croatia's IZOR, also publish individual in-season sample results ahead of that annual report.
How do I get to Lido Comunale Villa Zerbi without a car?
By car, there's parking about ~1.4 km from the beach. There's a bus stop about ~120 m from the beach. The nearest town is Reggio Calabria, about ~1.0 km away.