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 | 25.0 | 0.4 |
| Thu 3 | 24.2 | 0.6 |
| Fri 4 | 23.8 | 0.7 |
| Sat 5 | 23.7 | 0.5 |
| Sun 6 | 24.3 | 0.3 |
| Mon 7 | 24.6 | 0.4 |
| Tue 8 | 24.0 | 0.5 |
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: Not classified2020
- 2021: Not classified2021
- 2022: Excellent2022
- 2023: Excellent2023
- 2024: Excellent2024
- 2025: Excellent2025
Excellent in the most recent season, and 4 of 4 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 | Not classified |
| 2021 | Not classified |
| 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
- Nyfida3.7 kmNorth Aegean
- Nyfida4.8 kmNorth Aegean
- Skala Polichnitou7.1 kmNorth Aegean
- Tavari8.3 kmNorth Aegean
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: Νυφίδα, about ~4.3 km away.
- 1 place to eat within 1 km Closest is Καργιανή, about ~510 m away.
What kind of beach is this?
With no facilities mapped nearby, this beach is usually on the quiet side even in season — worth knowing if you're after solitude, but also worth bringing your own water and shade.
Estimated from OpenStreetMap surroundings data (ODbL).
- A quiet swim
Is the water clean at Vathi Kritiri?
Thinking of swimming at Vathi Kritiri? 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 4 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 4 classified seasons on record has come back Excellent or Good. On site you'll find Sandy shore, Showers, and Benches. Νυφίδα — the closest town — sits about ~4.3 km from here.
“Excellent” is one point on a four-step scale — Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor — assigned once per year from that season's water samples, not a live reading. It describes how the site performs on average across the season, not the exact water quality this afternoon; for day-to-day sea conditions, see the “Right now” and 7-day outlook panels above. There's 1 place to eat near the beach — Καργιανή, about ~510 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is the water at Vathi Kritiri safe right now?
Yes. Its official 2025 EU Bathing Water rating is Excellent, the top classification, and 4 of the 4 classified seasons on record have rated Excellent or Good. It's also held steady at Excellent for 4 straight years.
How warm is the sea at Vathi Kritiri right now?
Right now, the sea at Vathi Kritiri is measuring around 24°C; see the “Right now” panel above for the latest conditions. That's the reading right off North Aegean.
What's the best month to visit Vathi Kritiri for swimming?
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 North Aegean.
What does the water quality rating actually measure?
The annual classification — Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor — is built from a full season of official testing for intestinal enterococci and E. coli, reported to the European Environment Agency each spring. Some national authorities (Croatia's IZOR among them) also publish individual samples during the season itself; Vathi Kritiri isn't yet covered by that in-season feed.
How do you get to Vathi Kritiri?
There's no parking mapped within 1.5 km of Vathi Kritiri, so plan on a walk, or arrive early once it gets busy. The nearest town is Νυφίδα, about ~4.3 km away.