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Calissar has BeachFinder Score: 89/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.
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Quick answer: Calissar today
Calissar is a BeachFinder spot in DZ, DZ. Today, compare water temperature 23°C, wind 6 km/h · S, uv 4.3, waves 0.8 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 89/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
23°C
Wind
6 km/h · S
UV
4.3
Waves
0.8 m
Water quality
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Last updated: Nov 6, 02:00 AM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 89/100
Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts, OpenStreetMap place context and BeachFinder spot data.
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Updated: Nov 6, 02:00 AM
Water temp
23°C
Air temp
18°C
Feels like
19°C
UV index
4.3
Wind
6 km/h · S
Gust 13 km/h
Waves
0.8 m
Current
0 km/h · W
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
Calissar
Calissar stretches along Algeria's Mediterranean coastline near the Sidi Aïch region in Béjaïa province. Located approximately 1.3 kilometers east of El Ouïnates beach and 1.4 kilometers west of Laâouinete, this section of the Kabylie-Mediterranean shore features a succession of small coves and sandy stretches bordered by the final ridges of the Coastal Chain. The bay displays the typical coastal profile of this region: gentle slopes descending toward generally clear waters, with rocky and sandy seabeds characteristic of Béjaïa's entire coastline. The beach itself stands out for its relatively direct access via local coastal paths and its undeveloped character. Unlike the more developed seaside resorts along Algeria's coast, Calissar retains a neighborhood beach atmosphere, frequented primarily by residents of surrounding villages. The site remains removed from large-scale tourist infrastructure, offering an authentic swimming experience without the standardized facilities of urban beaches. The immediate surroundings are dominated by Mediterranean vegetation and the limestone geological formations typical of maritime Kabylie. No specific facilities are reported at the site. The beach has neither official lifeguard supervision nor blue flag status. Access remains free, though swimming conditions depend entirely on tidal cycles and seasonal weather patterns. Visitors should bring their own equipment and check local conditions with residents before visiting, particularly outside the summer season.
About this spot
The name Calissar draws from local Berber place-name traditions, though its precise etymology remains debated among historians of the Kabylie-Mediterranean coast. The Béjaïa region, to which this coastal sector belongs, has experienced continuous human occupation since antiquity, passing through Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman rule. During the French colonial period, these coastal beaches served as transit points for commercial and fishing networks. Today, Calissar represents one of those stretches of Algerian coastline where mass tourism has yet to transform the landscape, preserving the appearance known to Mediterranean fishermen and navigators for centuries.
Updated 5/9/2026
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What is the water temperature at Calissar today?
23°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Calissar today?
6 km/h · S. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Calissar?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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