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 | 26.9 | 0.4 |
| Thu 3 | 26.6 | 0.7 |
| Fri 4 | 26.2 | 0.7 |
| Sat 5 | 26.1 | 0.7 |
| Sun 6 | 26.3 | 0.5 |
| Mon 7 | 26.6 | 0.9 |
| Tue 8 | 26.4 | 1.0 |
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: Excellent2020
- 2021: Excellent2021
- 2022: Excellent2022
- 2023: Excellent2023
- 2024: Excellent2024
- 2025: Excellent2025
Excellent in the most recent season, and 6 of 6 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 | 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
- Damnoni1.1 kmCrete
- Plakias3.4 kmCrete
- Plakias3.9 kmCrete
- Asomatos - Preveli4.9 kmCrete
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- Easy by car — there's parking close to the beach.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest village: Λευκώγεια, about ~2.4 km away.
- 2 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Libyan Star Restaurant, about ~120 m away.
- 1 place to stay mapped nearby Closest is Amoudi Hotel - Taverna, about ~590 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).
Is the water clean at Schoinaria?
Schoinaria 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 Sandy shore, Restaurant, and Parking. You can park about ~80 m away.
That rating has been consistent: every one of the 6 classified seasons on record has come back Excellent or Good. If you're timing a visit around water temperature rather than crowds, July–September is the safest bet, with August typically the peak — expect a cooler, calmer sea either side of that stretch. Λευκώγεια — the closest town — sits about ~2.4 km from here.
That “Excellent” label comes from a full season of official water sampling, not a single test — it's one step on a four-point scale (Excellent, Good, Sufficient, Poor) reassessed once a year. Today's actual conditions can differ from the seasonal average, so for a live snapshot see the “Right now” and 7-day outlook panels above. It's been a consistently reliable spot too — the rating has held at Excellent for 6 straight years. There are 2 places to eat within a kilometre — Libyan Star Restaurant is the closest, about ~120 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is Schoinaria a safe beach for swimming?
Generally, yes. Schoinaria's 2025 EU Bathing Water rating is Excellent — the highest tier — backed by 6 of 6 classified seasons rated Excellent or Good. It's also held steady at Excellent for 6 straight years.
How cold or warm is the water at Schoinaria today?
As of the latest update, the sea temperature at Schoinaria is around 27°C — see the “Right now” panel above for live conditions. That's the reading right off Crete.
What's the ideal time of year to swim at Schoinaria?
The most reliable stretch for warm water runs through July–September, based on the modeled climatology. That applies to the water around Crete.
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; Schoinaria doesn't have that feed yet.
How do I get to Schoinaria without a car?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. The nearest town is Λευκώγεια, about ~2.4 km away.