Greece · Crete
Pahia Ammos Stavrou
Crete, 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 | 27.8 | 0.6 |
| Thu 3 | 27.5 | 0.8 |
| Fri 4 | 27.3 | 1.2 |
| Sat 5 | 27.1 | 1.4 |
| Sun 6 | 27.5 | 0.7 |
| Mon 7 | 27.5 | 1.0 |
| Tue 8 | 27.3 | 1.4 |
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: Excellent2018
- 2019: Excellent2019
- 2020: Excellent2020
- 2021: Excellent2021
- 2022: Excellent2022
- 2023: Excellent2023
- 2024: Excellent2024
- 2025: Excellent2025
Excellent in the most recent season, and 8 of 8 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 | 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 | 17 |
| Feb | 16 |
| Mar | 17 |
| Apr | 19 |
| May | 22 |
| Jun | 24 |
| Jul | 26 |
| Aug | 27 |
| Sep | 27 |
| Oct | 25 |
| Nov | 22 |
| Dec | 19 |
Location & nearby beaches
Nearby beaches
- Stavros434 mCrete
- Tarsanas2.9 kmCrete
- Kalathas4.2 kmCrete
- Agios Onoufrios5.5 kmCrete
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- By car: there's parking about ~720 m from the beach.
- Bus stop: Stavros Terminus, about ~720 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest village: Σταυρός, about ~300 m away.
- 2 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Sunset Cafe Bar Taverna, about ~70 m away.
- 3 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is Skamgkas, about ~1.3 km 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 Pahia Ammos Stavrou?
Pahia Ammos Stavrou 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 Showers, Toilets, and Beach bar. There's parking about ~720 m from the beach.
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 8 classified seasons on record has come back Excellent or Good. The nearest town, Σταυρός, is about ~300 m 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 Crete. There are 2 places to eat within a kilometre — Sunset Cafe Bar Taverna is the closest, about ~70 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Should you swim at Pahia Ammos Stavrou?
Yes, without much reservation. Pahia Ammos Stavrou holds the top EU Bathing Water classification, Excellent, for 2025, and 8 of 8 classified seasons here have rated Excellent or Good. It's also held steady at Excellent for 8 straight years.
What is the sea temperature at Pahia Ammos Stavrou today?
The most recent reading for Pahia Ammos Stavrou shows the sea at around 27°C. For live, up-to-the-hour conditions, see the “Right now” panel above. That's the reading right off Crete. On the modeled climatology here, August usually runs warmest.
When does Pahia Ammos Stavrou 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 Crete. Within that window, August is typically the single warmest month.
Who measures the water quality rating, and how?
Once a year, national authorities report a full season of testing for intestinal enterococci and E. coli to the European Environment Agency, which grades the season Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor under the EU Bathing Water Directive. A handful of countries, including Croatia via IZOR, also publish individual in-season samples ahead of that report — Pahia Ammos Stavrou doesn't have that feed set up yet.
Is there parking near Pahia Ammos Stavrou?
By car, there's parking about ~720 m from the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is Stavros Terminus, about ~720 m away. The nearest town is Σταυρός, about ~300 m away.