Greece · Crete
Sea temperature at Mochlos - Xerosternia
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 | 27.0 |
| Thu 3 | 26.9 |
| Fri 4 | 26.7 |
| Sat 5 | 26.7 |
| Sun 6 | 26.8 |
| Mon 7 | 27.0 |
| Tue 8 | 26.7 |
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 Mochlos - Xerosternia 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
What temperature is the sea at Mochlos - Xerosternia right now?
As of the latest hourly update, the sea at Mochlos - Xerosternia is around 27°C. See the 7-day chart above for how it's trending, and the monthly chart further down for what's typical this time of year. That's the reading right off Crete.
When should you plan a swimming trip to Mochlos - Xerosternia?
The modeled climatology puts the comfortably-warm window (above 22°C) at June–October, with August typically the warmest point in that stretch. That applies to the water around Crete.
Is the sea temperature chart above measured or estimated?
For Mochlos - Xerosternia, the chart above shows a modeled estimate only, derived from latitude and season — no measured average yet. Some countries, Croatia's IZOR among them, also record the sea temperature at each official sample, plotted alongside the model where available.