On the beach
Right now
Live conditions from Open-Meteo, refreshed hourly.
7-day outlook
7-day marine forecast from Open-Meteo.
Sea temperature
Next 7 days, °C
Wave height
Next 7 days, metres
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| Day | Sea temp (°C) | Wave height (m) |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 2 | 26.0 | 0.6 |
| Thu 3 | 25.8 | 0.5 |
| Fri 4 | 25.7 | 0.7 |
| Sat 5 | 25.5 | 0.6 |
| Sun 6 | 25.8 | 0.3 |
| Mon 7 | 25.6 | 0.6 |
| Tue 8 | 25.4 | 0.7 |
Water quality history
Official EEA classification, one rating per bathing season, 2015–2025 — real data reported by national authorities.
- 2015: Not classified2015
- 2016: Not classified2016
- 2017: Not classified2017
- 2018: Not classified2018
- 2019: Not classified2019
- 2020: Not classified2020
- 2021: Not classified2021
- 2022: Not classified2022
- 2023: Not classified2023
- 2024: Not classified2024
- 2025: Excellent2025
Excellent in the most recent season, and 1 of 1 classified years rated Excellent or Good.
- Excellent
- Good
- Sufficient
- Poor
- Not classified
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| Year | Classification |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Not classified |
| 2016 | Not classified |
| 2017 | Not classified |
| 2018 | Not classified |
| 2019 | Not classified |
| 2020 | Not classified |
| 2021 | Not classified |
| 2022 | Not classified |
| 2023 | Not classified |
| 2024 | Not classified |
| 2025 | Excellent |
Typical sea temperature by month
Modeled estimatePlausible seasonal climatology derived from latitude, for illustration — not a measured average.
Monthly sea temperature
Typical range across the year, °C
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| Month | Typical sea temp (°C) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 16 |
| Feb | 16 |
| Mar | 16 |
| Apr | 18 |
| May | 21 |
| Jun | 24 |
| Jul | 26 |
| Aug | 27 |
| Sep | 26 |
| Oct | 24 |
| Nov | 21 |
| Dec | 18 |
Location & nearby beaches
Nearby beaches
- Mati817 mAttica
- Kokkino Limanaki839 mAttica
- Agios Andreas2.2 kmAttica
- Plaz Rafinas2.6 kmAttica
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- By car: there's parking about ~390 m from the beach.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest town: Ραφήνα, about ~2.3 km away.
- 2 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Argyra Akti, about ~20 m away.
What kind of beach is this?
With no facilities mapped nearby, this beach is usually on the quiet side even in season — worth knowing if you're after solitude, but also worth bringing your own water and shade.
Estimated from OpenStreetMap surroundings data (ODbL).
- A quiet swim
Is the water clean at Argyra Akti?
Argyra Akti is a coastal bathing site with an official EU Bathing Water rating of Excellent for the 2025 season — the highest official classification under the EU bathing-water assessment. That annual classification comes from the EU Bathing Water Directive: national authorities test for two indicator bacteria, intestinal enterococci and E. coli, throughout the bathing season, then report the full-season results to the European Environment Agency (EEA) the following spring — the 2025 season's rating was published in spring 2026, and the 2026 season won't be rated until spring 2027. In addition to that yearly rating, some national authorities — for Croatia, the national environmental authority — publish individual water sample results during the season itself, ahead of the annual report. On site you'll find Restaurant and Benches. There's parking about ~390 m from the beach.
Looking to avoid the busiest weeks? The water is typically warmest around August, with the most reliable swimming window running July–September; outside that stretch you'll find a cooler sea but a quieter beach. That rating has been consistent: every one of the 1 classified seasons on record has come back Excellent or Good. The nearest town, Ραφήνα, is about ~2.3 km away.
Worth remembering: “Excellent” isn't a live reading, it's an annual grade — Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor — set once a year from that season's water samples and describing the average, not this afternoon's conditions. For what the sea is doing right now, check the “Right now” panel and 7-day outlook above. It sits in Attica. There are 2 places to eat within a kilometre — Argyra Akti is the closest, about ~20 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Should you swim at Argyra Akti?
Argyra Akti is rated Excellent for 2025 — the top EU Bathing Water classification — with 1 of 1 classified seasons rating Excellent or Good, so yes.
What's the current water temperature at Argyra Akti?
The latest reading puts the sea at Argyra Akti at around 26°C — the “Right now” panel above has the full live picture. That's the reading right off Attica. On the modeled climatology here, August usually runs warmest.
When does Argyra Akti have the warmest water?
If you're planning around water temperature, July–September is the window to target — the modeled sea temperature is typically highest then. That applies to the water around Attica. Within that window, August is typically the single warmest month.
Who measures the water quality rating, and how?
It's based on official water samples: authorities test for intestinal enterococci and E. coli through the season, then report the full-season results to the European Environment Agency each spring, which assigns one of four grades — Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor. A few national authorities, including Croatia's IZOR, also publish individual samples during the season itself, ahead of that annual report — that isn't yet available for Argyra Akti.
What's nearby Argyra Akti — parking, buses, or a ferry?
By car, there's parking about ~390 m from the beach. The nearest town is Ραφήνα, about ~2.3 km away.