Notio Aigaio, Greece
Sea of Crete37.01°N, 25.24°EStation GR-NOT-GOL

Golden Beach Sea Water Temperature

A mild beach on the Sea of Crete, warmest around August at about 24.4°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Golden Beach water temperature

23.7
74.7°FComfortable (20°C – 24°C)

Pleasant and revitalizing. Great for most beachgoers and active recreational swimming.

+0°vs Sep avgSea of Crete37.01°N, 25.24°E
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
25°C
77.4°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
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7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

Open-Meteo ocean model
Today
WedSep 30
23.7°C
74.7°F
Waves: 1m
Comfortable
ThuOct 1
24°C
75.2°F
Waves: 0.9m
Warm
FriOct 2
24.1°C
75.4°F
Waves: 0.7m
Warm
SatOct 3
24°C
75.2°F
Waves: 0.6m
Warm
SunOct 4
23.7°C
74.7°F
Waves: 0.7m
Comfortable
MonOct 5
23.4°C
74.1°F
Waves: 0.9m
Comfortable
TueOct 6
23.3°C
73.9°F
Waves: 1m
Comfortable
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 inJune, July, August, September — peaking at24.4°C (75.9°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)
16
Jan
16
Feb
16
Mar
17
Apr
19
May
22
Jun
24
Jul
24
Aug
Current
24
Sep
22
Oct
19
Nov
17
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January14.3°C16.4°C18°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
February15°C16°C17.1°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
March14.4°C16°C17.1°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
April15.3°C16.6°C19.7°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
May17.2°C18.8°C20.9°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
June20°C22°C26.6°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
July21.6°C23.7°C26.6°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
August22.7°C24.4°C26.4°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
SeptemberCurrent21.1°C23.7°C26°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
October18.6°C21.6°C24.4°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
November16.6°C19.1°C21.2°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
December15.3°C17.4°C19°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 23.7°C (74.7°F) — classified as Comfortable (20°C – 24°C). Pleasant and revitalizing. Great for most beachgoers and active recreational swimming. Live readings load automatically.

What are the warmest months for swimming in Golden Beach?

The highest water temperatures in Golden Beach typically occur duringJune, July, August, September, 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 around23.7°C (74.7°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 21.1°C and a maximum of 26°C.

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