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 | 0.4 |
| Thu 3 | 27.9 | 0.6 |
| Fri 4 | 27.7 | 0.7 |
| Sat 5 | 28.7 | 0.7 |
| Sun 6 | 28.0 | 0.6 |
| Mon 7 | 28.0 | 0.9 |
| Tue 8 | 27.6 | 0.7 |
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: Excellent2017
- 2018: Excellent2018
- 2019: Excellent2019
- 2020: Excellent2020
- 2021: Excellent2021
- 2022: Excellent2022
- 2023: Excellent2023
- 2024: Excellent2024
- 2025: Excellent2025
Excellent in the most recent season, and 9 of 9 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 | 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 | 17 |
| Feb | 16 |
| Mar | 17 |
| Apr | 19 |
| May | 21 |
| Jun | 24 |
| Jul | 26 |
| Aug | 27 |
| Sep | 27 |
| Oct | 24 |
| Nov | 21 |
| Dec | 19 |
Location & nearby beaches
Nearby beaches
- Anavolia2.0 kmSouth Aegean
- Pefkokefali2.1 kmSouth Aegean
- Aktaion2.2 kmSouth Aegean
- Agios Fokas3.7 kmSouth Aegean
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- By car: there's parking about ~450 m from the beach.
- Bus stop: Ramira Hotel, about ~260 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest city: Κως, about ~4.0 km away.
- 6 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Creperie, about ~130 m away.
- 13 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is Mitsis Ramira, about ~180 m away.
- 1 shop nearby, about ~380 m away
What kind of beach is this?
This beach sits in a built-up resort setting, with hotels, restaurants and services clustered around it — a full-service stretch of coast that tends to be busy in peak season and quieter outside it.
Estimated from OpenStreetMap surroundings data (ODbL).
- Families
- Full-service days
Is the water clean at Psalidi?
Thinking of swimming at Psalidi? 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 9 straight years. There's parking about ~450 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 9 classified seasons on record has come back Excellent or Good. On site you'll find Toilets, Beach bar, and Restaurant. The nearest town, Κως, is about ~4.0 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 South Aegean. There are 6 places to eat within a kilometre — Creperie is the closest, about ~130 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Should you swim at Psalidi?
Yes — Psalidi carries the top EU Bathing Water classification, Excellent, for 2025, and 9 of its 9 classified seasons have rated Excellent or Good. It's also held steady at Excellent for 9 straight years.
What's the current water temperature at Psalidi?
The latest reading puts the sea at Psalidi at around 27°C — the “Right now” panel above has the full live picture. That's the reading right off South Aegean. On the modeled climatology here, August usually runs warmest.
When is the best time to swim at Psalidi?
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 South Aegean. Within that window, August is typically the single warmest month.
How is bathing water quality actually assessed?
It's based on official water samples: authorities test for intestinal enterococci and E. coli through the season, then report the full-season results to the European Environment Agency each spring, which assigns one of four grades — Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor. A few national authorities, including Croatia's IZOR, also publish individual samples during the season itself, ahead of that annual report — that isn't yet available for Psalidi.
What's the easiest way to reach Psalidi?
By car, there's parking about ~450 m from the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is Ramira Hotel, about ~260 m away. The nearest town is Κως, about ~4.0 km away.