Greece · Thessalia
Koukounaries
Thessalia, Greece
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 | 27.0 | 0.3 |
| Thu 3 | 26.9 | 0.5 |
| Fri 4 | 26.8 | 0.4 |
| Sat 5 | 26.8 | 0.2 |
| Sun 6 | 27.1 | 0.1 |
| Mon 7 | 26.8 | 0.4 |
| Tue 8 | 26.5 | 0.7 |
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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| Year | Classification |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Excellent |
| 2016 | Excellent |
| 2017 | Excellent |
| 2018 | Excellent |
| 2019 | Excellent |
| 2020 | Excellent |
| 2021 | Excellent |
| 2022 | Excellent |
| 2023 | Excellent |
| 2024 | Excellent |
| 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 | 15 |
| 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
- Maratha628 mThessalia
- Agia Eleni1.1 kmThessalia
- Troullos1.7 kmThessalia
- Gournes - Elias2.0 kmThessalia
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- By car: there's parking about ~510 m from the beach.
- Bus stop: 23 Mandraki, about ~410 m away.
- Nearest ferry landing is about ~270 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest town: Σκιάθος, about ~7.6 km away.
- 12 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Barracuda, about ~110 m away.
- 2 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is Elivi Skiathos, about ~520 m away.
- 2 shops nearby, the closest about ~430 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 Koukounaries?
Koukounaries 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 Sandy shore, Toilets, and Beach bar. There's parking about ~510 m from the beach.
That rating has been consistent: every one of the 11 classified seasons on record has come back Excellent or Good. The most reliable swimming window here typically runs from July–September, with the sea usually at its warmest around August. Outside that window the water is cooler and often quieter. It's been a consistently reliable spot too — the rating has held at Excellent for 11 straight years. The nearest town, Σκιάθος, is about ~7.6 km away.
That “Excellent” 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. There are 12 places to eat within a kilometre — Barracuda is the closest, about ~110 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Should you swim at Koukounaries?
Yes — Koukounaries carries the top EU Bathing Water classification, Excellent, for 2025, and 11 of its 11 classified seasons have rated Excellent or Good. It's also held steady at Excellent for 11 straight years.
What's the current water temperature at Koukounaries?
The latest reading puts the sea at Koukounaries at around 27°C — the “Right now” panel above has the full live picture. That's the reading right off Thessalia. On the modeled climatology here, August usually runs warmest.
When does Koukounaries have the warmest water?
For the warmest water, aim for July–September — that's when the modeled sea temperature is typically at its best. That applies to the water around Thessalia. 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 Koukounaries.
Is there parking near Koukounaries?
By car, there's parking about ~510 m from the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is 23 Mandraki, about ~410 m away. There's a ferry landing about ~270 m from the beach. The nearest town is Σκιάθος, about ~7.6 km away.