Greece · Centre Macedonia
Nea Michaniona-Tourmpali
Centre Macedonia, 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 | 28.5 | 0.2 |
| Thu 3 | 28.4 | 0.2 |
| Fri 4 | 28.1 | 0.1 |
| Sat 5 | 28.0 | 0.0 |
| Sun 6 | 28.2 | 0.0 |
| Mon 7 | 27.9 | 0.2 |
| Tue 8 | 27.6 | 0.3 |
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: Excellent2023
- 2024: Excellent2024
- 2025: Excellent2025
Excellent in the most recent season, and 3 of 3 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 | 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
- Aggelochori1.8 kmCentre Macedonia
- Nea Michaniona3.8 kmCentre Macedonia
- Agia Triada5.3 kmCentre Macedonia
- Koinotiki Plaz Epanomis7.6 kmCentre Macedonia
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 town: Νέα Μηχανιώνα, about ~4.3 km away.
- 1 place to eat within 1 km Closest is Riviera Beach Bar, about ~70 m away.
What kind of beach is this?
With no facilities mapped nearby, this beach is usually on the quiet side even in season — worth knowing if you're after solitude, but also worth bringing your own water and shade.
Estimated from OpenStreetMap surroundings data (ODbL).
- A quiet swim
Is the water clean at Nea Michaniona-Tourmpali?
Thinking of swimming at Nea Michaniona-Tourmpali? 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 3 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 3 classified seasons on record has come back Excellent or Good. On site you'll find Beach bar. The nearest town, Νέα Μηχανιώνα, is about ~4.3 km away.
Worth remembering: “Excellent” isn't a live reading, it's an annual grade — Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor — set once a year from that season's water samples and describing the average, not this afternoon's conditions. For what the sea is doing right now, check the “Right now” panel and 7-day outlook above. It sits in Centre Macedonia. There's 1 place to eat near the beach — Riviera Beach Bar, about ~70 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is it safe to go in the water at Nea Michaniona-Tourmpali?
Nea Michaniona-Tourmpali is rated Excellent for 2025 — the top EU Bathing Water classification — with 3 of 3 classified seasons rating Excellent or Good, so yes. It's also held steady at Excellent for 3 straight years.
What is the sea temperature at Nea Michaniona-Tourmpali today?
The latest reading puts the sea at Nea Michaniona-Tourmpali at around 28°C — the “Right now” panel above has the full live picture. That's the reading right off Centre Macedonia. On the modeled climatology here, August usually runs warmest.
When does Nea Michaniona-Tourmpali have the warmest water?
If you're planning around water temperature, July–September is the window to target — the modeled sea temperature is typically highest then. That applies to the water around Centre Macedonia. 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 Nea Michaniona-Tourmpali doesn't have one published yet.
What's the easiest way to reach Nea Michaniona-Tourmpali?
There's no parking mapped within 1.5 km of Nea Michaniona-Tourmpali, so plan on a walk, or arrive early once it gets busy. The nearest town is Νέα Μηχανιώνα, about ~4.3 km away.