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Right now

Live conditions from Open-Meteo, refreshed hourly.

Sea temp
28°C
Warm and pleasant for swimming
Wave height
0.0m
Calm, flat conditions
Wind
4km/h
WNW breeze
UV index
7/ 11
High — seek shade midday

7-day outlook

7-day marine forecast from Open-Meteo.

Sea temperature

Next 7 days, °C

27°28°28°28°29°27.9 °CWed 2Thu 3Fri 4Sat 5Sun 6Mon 7Tue 8

Wave height

Next 7 days, metres

0.0m0.2m0.4m0.5m0.4 mWed 2Thu 3Fri 4Sat 5Sun 6Mon 7Tue 8
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7-day sea temperature and wave height forecast for Kakia Vigla
DaySea temp (°C)Wave height (m)
Wed 228.40.2
Thu 327.90.3
Fri 427.70.4
Sat 527.40.3
Sun 627.60.1
Mon 727.90.3
Tue 827.90.4

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: Excellent2025

Excellent 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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11-year EEA bathing water classification history for Kakia Vigla
YearClassification
2015Excellent
2016Excellent
2017Excellent
2018Excellent
2019Excellent
2020Excellent
2021Excellent
2022Excellent
2023Excellent
2024Excellent
2025Excellent

Typical sea temperature by month

Modeled estimate

Plausible seasonal climatology derived from latitude, for illustration — not a measured average.

Monthly sea temperature

Typical range across the year, °C

14°18°22°25°29°Typical this month: 26°CJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Typical monthly sea temperature at Kakia Vigla (modeled climatology)
MonthTypical sea temp (°C)
Jan16
Feb16
Mar16
Apr18
May21
Jun24
Jul26
Aug27
Sep26
Oct24
Nov21
Dec18

Location & nearby beaches

37.9129°N, 23.5123°E · Open larger map ↗ · Open in Google Maps ↗

Nearby beaches

Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.

Getting there & around

  • No parking is mapped within 1.5 km of the beach — expect a walk, or arrive early once the season gets busy.

Food, stays & town

  • Nearest village: Κακή Βίγλα, about ~900 m away.

What kind of beach is this?

This beach belongs to a small coastal village. It's usually calmer than a resort or town beach, though a popular village spot can still fill up on the best summer days.

Estimated from OpenStreetMap surroundings data (ODbL).

Is the water clean at Kakia Vigla?

Thinking of swimming at Kakia Vigla? The short answer: its official EU Bathing Water rating for 2025 is Excellent — the highest official classification under the EU bathing-water assessment. That rating is set once a year under the EU Bathing Water Directive, from a full season of testing for intestinal enterococci and E. coli reported to the European Environment Agency the following spring, so the 2025 season's grade appeared in spring 2026 and the 2026 season won't be graded 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's been a consistently reliable spot too — the rating has held at Excellent for 11 straight years.

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 11 classified seasons on record has come back Excellent or Good. Κακή Βίγλα — the closest town — sits about ~900 m from here.

“Excellent” is one point on a four-step scale — Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor — assigned once per year from that season's water samples, not a live reading. It describes how the site performs on average across the season, not the exact water quality this afternoon; for day-to-day sea conditions, see the “Right now” and 7-day outlook panels above.

Frequently asked questions

Is Kakia Vigla a safe beach for swimming?

Generally, yes. Kakia Vigla's 2025 EU Bathing Water rating is Excellent — the highest tier — backed by 11 of 11 classified seasons rated Excellent or Good. It's also held steady at Excellent for 11 straight years.

How cold or warm is the water at Kakia Vigla today?

Checking in on Kakia Vigla right now: the water is around 28°C, per the latest reading — the “Right now” panel above tracks it live. That's the reading right off Attica.

What's the ideal time of year to swim at Kakia Vigla?

July–September tends to be the sweet spot for swimming here, with sea temperatures usually peaking later in that stretch. That applies to the water around Attica.

How is the water quality rating measured?

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; Kakia Vigla doesn't have that feed yet.

How do I get to Kakia Vigla without a car?

There's no parking mapped within 1.5 km of Kakia Vigla, so plan on a walk, or arrive early once it gets busy. The nearest town is Κακή Βίγλα, about ~900 m away.