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 | 29.3 | 0.1 |
| Thu 3 | 28.6 | 0.2 |
| Fri 4 | 27.8 | 0.3 |
| Sat 5 | 27.7 | 0.2 |
| Sun 6 | 28.3 | 0.4 |
| Mon 7 | 28.9 | 0.3 |
| Tue 8 | 29.0 | 0.3 |
Water quality history
Official EEA classification, one rating per bathing season, 2015–2025 — real data reported by national authorities.
- 2015: Excellent2015
- 2016: Excellent2016
- 2017: Excellent2017
- 2018: Excellent2018
- 2019: Excellent2019
- 2020: Excellent2020
- 2021: Excellent2021
- 2022: Excellent2022
- 2023: Excellent2023
- 2024: Excellent2024
- 2025: Good2025
Good in the most recent season, and 11 of 11 classified years rated Excellent or Good.
- Excellent
- Good
- Sufficient
- Poor
- Not classified
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| Year | Classification |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Excellent |
| 2016 | Excellent |
| 2017 | Excellent |
| 2018 | Excellent |
| 2019 | Excellent |
| 2020 | Excellent |
| 2021 | Excellent |
| 2022 | Excellent |
| 2023 | Excellent |
| 2024 | Excellent |
| 2025 | Good |
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 | 17 |
| Feb | 16 |
| Mar | 17 |
| Apr | 19 |
| May | 21 |
| Jun | 24 |
| Jul | 26 |
| Aug | 27 |
| Sep | 27 |
| Oct | 24 |
| Nov | 21 |
| Dec | 19 |
Location & nearby beaches
Nearby beaches
- Faliraki685 mSouth Aegean
- Ammoudes1.3 kmSouth Aegean
- Faliraki1.8 kmSouth Aegean
- Mavros Kavos - Agali2.3 kmSouth Aegean
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- Easy by car — there's parking close to the beach.
- Bus stop: Esperides (F22), about ~290 m away.
- Ferry: Esperides, about ~150 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest town: Κοσκινού, about ~3.1 km away.
- 9 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Ammades Taverna, about ~260 m away.
- 18 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is Rhodos Royal, about ~180 m away.
- 2 shops nearby, the closest about ~380 m away
What kind of beach is this?
This beach sits in a built-up resort setting, with hotels, restaurants and services clustered around it — a full-service stretch of coast that tends to be busy in peak season and quieter outside it.
Estimated from OpenStreetMap surroundings data (ODbL).
- Water sports
- Full-service days
Is the water clean at Faliraki?
Faliraki sits on a stretch of coast classed as a coastal bathing site, carrying an official EU Bathing Water rating of Good for the 2025 season. Under the EU Bathing Water Directive, national authorities test for intestinal enterococci and E. coli through the season and report the results the following spring — the 2025 rating was published in spring 2026, and 2026's won't follow 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. It sits in South Aegean. You can park about ~220 m away.
That rating has been consistent: every one of the 11 classified seasons on record has come back Excellent or Good. If you're timing a visit around water temperature rather than crowds, July–September is the safest bet, with August typically the peak — expect a cooler, calmer sea either side of that stretch. Κοσκινού — the closest town — sits about ~3.1 km from here.
That “Good” label comes from a full season of official water sampling, not a single test — it's one step on a four-point scale (Excellent, Good, Sufficient, Poor) reassessed once a year. Today's actual conditions can differ from the seasonal average, so for a live snapshot see the “Right now” and 7-day outlook panels above. Worth noting: the rating slipped from Excellent to Good in 2025, so it's especially worth checking the latest local advisories. There are 9 places to eat within a kilometre — Ammades Taverna is the closest, about ~260 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is Faliraki a safe beach for swimming?
It's a solid yes: Faliraki is rated Good for 2025, the second tier on the EU scale, backed by 11 of 11 classified seasons at Excellent or Good. That said, the rating slipped from Excellent to Good in 2025, so it's worth checking for current local advisories too.
How warm is the sea at Faliraki right now?
As of the latest update, the sea temperature at Faliraki is around 28°C — see the “Right now” panel above for live conditions. That's the reading right off South Aegean.
What's the best month to visit Faliraki for swimming?
The most reliable stretch for warm water runs through July–September, based on the modeled climatology. That applies to the water around South Aegean.
What does the water quality rating actually measure?
The grade comes from a full season of official sampling for intestinal enterococci and E. coli, reported to the European Environment Agency each spring under the EU Bathing Water Directive, which assigns Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor. Some countries (Croatia, via IZOR) also publish individual in-season samples ahead of that report; Faliraki doesn't have that feed yet.
How do I get to Faliraki without a car?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is Esperides (F22), about ~290 m away. By ferry, the nearest landing is Esperides, about ~150 m away. The nearest town is Κοσκινού, about ~3.1 km away.