Greece · Crete
Sea temperature at Karavostasi
Warm and pleasant for swimming
Updated hourly from the live marine forecast. See the 12-month typical range and, where available, real measured readings further down the page.
7-day outlook
7-day sea temperature forecast from Open-Meteo, refreshed hourly.
Sea temperature
Next 7 days, °C
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| Day | Sea temp (°C) |
|---|---|
| Wed 2 | 27.6 |
| Thu 3 | 27.5 |
| Fri 4 | 27.2 |
| Sat 5 | 27.1 |
| Sun 6 | 27.3 |
| Mon 7 | 27.8 |
| Tue 8 | 27.9 |
Sea temperature by month
Modeled climatology derived from latitude and season.
Typical vs. measured sea temperature
12-month view, °C — modeled line vs. measured sample averages
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| Month | Modeled (°C) | Measured avg. (°C) |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17 | — |
| Feb | 16 | — |
| Mar | 17 | — |
| Apr | 19 | — |
| May | 22 | — |
| Jun | 24 | — |
| Jul | 26 | — |
| Aug | 27 | — |
| Sep | 27 | — |
| Oct | 25 | — |
| Nov | 22 | — |
| Dec | 19 | — |
No measured in-season sea temperature has been published for Karavostasi yet — the chart above shows the modeled climatology only. Some countries (Croatia, via IZOR) also record the sea temperature at each official water sample; check the water quality page for this beach's sampling status.
Frequently asked questions
Is the sea warm at Karavostasi today?
The latest hourly reading has Karavostasi's sea at around 27°C — the 7-day chart above shows the short-term trend, and the monthly chart further down shows what's typical for this time of year. That's the reading right off Crete.
What's the ideal time of year to swim at Karavostasi?
For water above the comfortably-warm 22°C mark, target June–October — August is typically the high point of that window on the modeled curve. That applies to the water around Crete.
Is the sea temperature chart above measured or estimated?
Estimated, not measured, for Karavostasi: the chart above models from latitude and season. Some national authorities (Croatia, via IZOR) additionally publish the sea temperature at each official sample, shown alongside the modeled curve when that data exists.