Glyfada

Corfu · Eastern Mediterranean · Greece

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A sandy beach on the west coast of Corfu, open to Ionian swells from the south-west to north-west. Mostly lefts over sand. Very quiet in winter.

Level
Beginners
Break
Beach break, sand
Waves
Lefts
Crowd
Quiet
Season
autumn, winter, spring
Boards
A fish, a mid-length or a longboard.

When it works

✓ A 1–1.5 m south-west to west swell with a north-east or east wind.

When it doesn't

✕ West wind and flat days.

Watch out for

  • rips

Best months

October, November, December, January, February, March, April

Local tips

Wear booties against the sea urchins near the rocks.

Getting there

From Corfu town drive west towards Pelekas and follow the signs to Glyfada beach.

Travel notes

How often it works
Breaks on Ionian winter storms; mostly flat in summer.
Crowd and vibe
Usually empty, especially in winter.
Camping and vans
The closest we found is Dionysus Camping Village, about 9 km away. Nearest campsite about 8.8 km away.
Facilities
Hotels and beach bars, most closed in winter.
Water quality
The EU bathing site at Glyfada was rated excellent from 2023 to 2025.

Ideal conditions

Swell
SSW–W best, S–NW works
Size
0.9–2 m offshore swell; starts at 0.6 m, holds to 2.8 m
Period
6 s minimum, best from 9 s
Wind
Offshore NNE–ESE; handles onshore up to 12 km/h
Tide
low, mid, high best
Faces
SW (225°)

Live cam

No cam at this spot yet: the forecast and the guide are on the map.

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