The official yearly EU classification for the 2025 season, from water samples taken last summer (and the 3 summers before). It does not show today’s water. Source: the European Environment Agency (EEA), as reported by Albania.
Himara beach questions
Is today a good day to swim in Himara?
Today is not a swimming day in Himara (0/10): waves up to 1.3 m and wind up to 37 km/h. This is our own estimate from the weather and sea forecast.
How warm is the sea in Himara?
Today the sea is about 21°C; the November average is 20°C. Above 21°C most people find it pleasant; below 19°C it feels cold. Sea temperature along the coast.
Is the water clean in Himara?
Of 7 tested sites, the EU class for 2025 ranges from “excellent” to “sufficient”. It is based on E. coli and enterococci bacteria in summer samples; it does not measure litter or how clear the water is.
How do you work out the 0–10 score for Himara?
We start at 10 and take points off for a cold sea (below 19°C), waves (over 1 m is rough for children), wind (over 30 km/h), cool air, rain chance, clouds and extreme UV. A day with thunderstorms is never a swimming day. Today in Himara the main deductions are: waves up to 1.3 m, wind up to 37 km/h. Always follow the beach flags and lifeguards.
When to go
No good day this week; the best
Sunday 15 November · Not for swimming (1/10)
Our own estimate from the weather and sea forecast, not an official rating. Follow the beach flags.