Greece · Centre Macedonia
Neoi Epivates
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 | 28.7 | 0.2 |
| Thu 3 | 28.5 | 0.2 |
| Fri 4 | 28.2 | 0.0 |
| Sat 5 | 28.3 | 0.0 |
| Sun 6 | 28.3 | 0.1 |
| Mon 7 | 28.2 | 0.3 |
| Tue 8 | 27.8 | 0.2 |
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
- Peraia1.7 kmCentre Macedonia
- Agia Triada2.8 kmCentre Macedonia
- Nea Michaniona5.9 kmCentre Macedonia
- Aggelochori7.3 kmCentre Macedonia
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- Easy by car — there's parking close to the beach.
- Bus stop: ΠΑΡΑΛΙΑ ΝΕΩΝ ΕΠΙΒΑΤΩΝ, about ~410 m away.
- Ferry: Καραβάκια Θεσσαλονίκη - Στάση Νέοι Επιβάτες, about ~420 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest town: Νέοι Επιβάτες, about ~700 m away.
- 27 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Beach Bar Almiriki, about ~90 m away.
- 2 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is Wellness Santa Hotel - adults plus12, about ~560 m away.
- 2 shops nearby, the closest about ~660 m away
What kind of beach is this?
This is a town beach, woven into the everyday fabric of a city or larger settlement — expect company on warm days, especially through July and August, alongside easy access to shops and services.
Estimated from OpenStreetMap surroundings data (ODbL).
- Families
Is the water clean at Neoi Epivates?
Neoi Epivates 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 Lifeguard, Showers, and Toilets. You can park about ~90 m away.
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. Νέοι Επιβάτες — the closest town — sits about ~700 m from here.
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 are 27 places to eat within a kilometre — Beach Bar Almiriki is the closest, about ~90 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Can you safely swim at Neoi Epivates?
Yes. Its official 2025 EU Bathing Water rating is Excellent, the top classification, and 11 of the 11 classified seasons on record have rated Excellent or Good. It's also held steady at Excellent for 11 straight years.
How warm is the sea at Neoi Epivates right now?
As of the latest update, the sea temperature at Neoi Epivates is around 28°C — see the “Right now” panel above for live conditions. That's the reading right off Centre Macedonia.
What's the ideal time of year to swim at Neoi Epivates?
July–September is typically the most reliable swimming window, with the sea usually warmest in the second half of summer. That applies to the water around Centre Macedonia.
What's behind the water quality rating shown above?
The grade comes from a full season of official sampling for intestinal enterococci and E. coli, reported to the European Environment Agency each spring under the EU Bathing Water Directive, which assigns Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor. Some countries (Croatia, via IZOR) also publish individual in-season samples ahead of that report; Neoi Epivates doesn't have that feed yet.
How do I get to Neoi Epivates without a car?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is ΠΑΡΑΛΙΑ ΝΕΩΝ ΕΠΙΒΑΤΩΝ, about ~410 m away. By ferry, the nearest landing is Καραβάκια Θεσσαλονίκη - Στάση Νέοι Επιβάτες, about ~420 m away. The nearest town is Νέοι Επιβάτες, about ~700 m away.