Greece · Central Greece
Makrys Gialos
Central Greece, 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 | 27.1 | 0.3 |
| Thu 3 | 26.7 | 0.6 |
| Fri 4 | 26.6 | 0.6 |
| Sat 5 | 26.6 | 0.4 |
| Sun 6 | 26.8 | 0.2 |
| Mon 7 | 27.1 | 0.5 |
| Tue 8 | 26.6 | 0.9 |
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
- Limionas7.4 kmCentral Greece
- Pili8.2 kmCentral Greece
- Kymasi16 kmCentral Greece
- Krya Brysi21 kmCentral Greece
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- Easy by car — there's parking close to the beach.
- Bus stop: Lassi, about ~220 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest village: Λάσση, about ~1.2 km away.
- 20 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Makris Yialos Restaurant - Beach Bar, about ~100 m away.
- 6 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is Princess Hotel, about ~230 m away.
- 5 shops nearby, the closest about ~270 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).
- Families
Is the water clean at Makrys Gialos?
Makrys Gialos sits on a stretch of coast classed as a coastal bathing site, carrying an official EU Bathing Water rating of Excellent 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 Central Greece. There's parking about ~250 m from the beach.
That rating has been consistent: every one of the 1 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. The nearest town, Λάσση, is about ~1.2 km away.
“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. There are 20 places to eat within a kilometre — Makris Yialos Restaurant - Beach Bar is the closest, about ~100 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is Makrys Gialos safe to swim in?
Yes, without much reservation. Makrys Gialos holds the top EU Bathing Water classification, Excellent, for 2025, and 1 of 1 classified seasons here have rated Excellent or Good.
What is the sea temperature at Makrys Gialos today?
Makrys Gialos's sea temperature currently sits at around 27°C, based on the latest update — check the “Right now” panel above for the full live picture. That's the reading right off Central Greece. On the modeled climatology here, August usually runs warmest.
When should you plan a swimming trip to Makrys Gialos?
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 Central Greece. Within that window, August is typically the single warmest month.
Where does the water quality rating come from?
Behind the annual grade: a season of testing for intestinal enterococci and E. coli, reported to the European Environment Agency each spring under the EU Bathing Water Directive. A few countries, Croatia via IZOR included, also publish individual in-season samples ahead of that report, but Makrys Gialos doesn't have one published yet.
What's nearby Makrys Gialos — parking, buses, or a ferry?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is Lassi, about ~220 m away. The nearest town is Λάσση, about ~1.2 km away.