Kriti, Greece
Sea of Crete35.13°N, 25.74°EStation GR-KRI-GOL

Golden Beach Sea Water Temperature

A mild beach on the Sea of Crete, warmest around August at about 26.2°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Golden Beach water temperature

25.6
78.1°FWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)

Ideal swimming conditions. Feels soothing and warm, perfect for hours in the water without getting cold.

+0°vs Sep avgSea of Crete35.13°N, 25.74°E
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
27°C
80.8°F onshore
Wind Speed
12 km/h
Surface wind
Wave Height
0.8 m
Slight shore chop
Swell
0.6 m
Deep water swell
Wave Period
6 s
Peak interval
UV Index
—
Daily maximum
Sunrise
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First morning light
Sunset
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Golden hour close

7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

Open-Meteo ocean model
Today
WedSep 30
25.6°C
78.1°F
Waves: 1m
Warm
ThuOct 1
25.9°C
78.6°F
Waves: 0.9m
Warm
FriOct 2
26°C
78.8°F
Waves: 0.7m
Warm
SatOct 3
25.9°C
78.6°F
Waves: 0.6m
Warm
SunOct 4
25.6°C
78.1°F
Waves: 0.7m
Warm
MonOct 5
25.3°C
77.5°F
Waves: 0.9m
Warm
TueOct 6
25.2°C
77.4°F
Waves: 1m
Warm
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Golden Beach.
Confidence: High

Golden Beach Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Golden Beach occurs inJuly, August, September, October — peaking at26.2°C (79.2°F) in August.

Year-Round Water Temperature Curve (°C / °F)

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Current month Comfortable (20–24°C) Warm (24°C+) Cool (<20°C)
18
Jan
17
Feb
17
Mar
17
Apr
20
May
23
Jun
25
Jul
26
Aug
Current
26
Sep
24
Oct
22
Nov
19
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January16°C17.5°C19.3°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
February15.8°C16.7°C17.9°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
March15.4°C16.6°C17.9°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
April15.7°C17.4°C19.6°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
May17.5°C19.7°C21.8°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
June20°C22.9°C26.6°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
July23.2°C25°C26.3°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
August24.7°C26.2°C28.2°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
SeptemberCurrent23.6°C25.6°C27.6°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
October20.5°C24.1°C26.2°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
November19.7°C21.8°C24.2°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
December17.6°C19.4°C21.6°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)

Swimming FAQs for Golden Beach

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Golden Beach today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Golden Beach this time of year is 25.6°C (78.1°F) — classified as Warm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C). Ideal swimming conditions. Feels soothing and warm, perfect for hours in the water without getting cold. Live readings load automatically.

What are the warmest months for swimming in Golden Beach?

The highest water temperatures in Golden Beach typically occur duringJuly, August, September, October, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.

What is the typical water temperature in Golden Beach in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Golden Beach average around25.6°C (78.1°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 23.6°C and a maximum of 27.6°C.

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