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 | 0.4 |
| Thu 3 | 28.8 | 0.4 |
| Fri 4 | 28.2 | 0.5 |
| Sat 5 | 28.0 | 0.4 |
| Sun 6 | 28.2 | 0.4 |
| Mon 7 | 28.0 | 0.8 |
| Tue 8 | 27.9 | 0.8 |
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 | 21 |
| Jun | 24 |
| Jul | 26 |
| Aug | 27 |
| Sep | 27 |
| Oct | 24 |
| Nov | 21 |
| Dec | 19 |
Location & nearby beaches
Nearby beaches
- Sarakiniko-Simos720 mPeloponnese
- Lefki788 mPeloponnese
- Panagia3.6 kmPeloponnese
- Kontogoni-Kalogeras4.2 kmPeloponnese
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 village: Ελαφόνησος, about ~4.2 km away.
- 2 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Simos Sunset, about ~510 m away.
- 1 place to stay mapped nearby Closest is Simos Camping, about ~580 m away.
- 1 shop nearby, about ~520 m 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).
- Families
Is the water clean at Sarakiniko-Simos?
Thinking of swimming at Sarakiniko-Simos? 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 8 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 8 classified seasons on record has come back Excellent or Good. On site you'll find Lifeguard and Sandy shore. The nearest town, Ελαφόνησος, is about ~4.2 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 Peloponnese. There are 2 places to eat within a kilometre — Simos Sunset is the closest, about ~510 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is it safe to go in the water at Sarakiniko-Simos?
Sarakiniko-Simos is rated Excellent for 2025 — the top EU Bathing Water classification — with 8 of 8 classified seasons rating Excellent or Good, so yes. It's also held steady at Excellent for 8 straight years.
What temperature is the sea at Sarakiniko-Simos right now?
The most recent reading for Sarakiniko-Simos shows the sea at around 28°C. For live, up-to-the-hour conditions, see the “Right now” panel above. That's the reading right off Peloponnese. On the modeled climatology here, August usually runs warmest.
When should you plan a swimming trip to Sarakiniko-Simos?
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 Peloponnese. 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 Sarakiniko-Simos doesn't have one published yet.
Is there parking near Sarakiniko-Simos?
There's no parking mapped within 1.5 km of Sarakiniko-Simos, so plan on a walk, or arrive early once it gets busy. The nearest town is Ελαφόνησος, about ~4.2 km away.