Weather & Sea Conditions in Crete

Weather & Sea Conditions in Crete

Wave height, water temperature and wind across the main resort areas — with a daily verdict for boat trips and swimming.

Updated: 2026-11-01 17:00

Smart sea conditions summary

Today is a perfect day to head to the coast across Crete, as the calm seas make every resort area excellent for both swimming and relaxing boat trips. The water temperature feels very refreshing and comfortable for a long dip, especially along the southern coast near Ierapetra where it is warmest. For the smoothest experience on the water, the Heraklion area offers the calmest seas today, making it an ideal choice for boat excursions. As a quick tip, remember to bring plenty of sunscreen and a hat, as the Mediterranean sun remains strong even when the water feels delightfully cool.

Sea conditions map

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Sea view at Chania

Chania

0.3 m
22.1°
Boat trips:Excellent

Flat sea — perfect for a boat trip

Swimming:Excellent

Calm, clear water — great for kids

3-day outlook
Today
0.4 m
Excellent
Tomorrow
0.5 m
Good
In 2 days
1.7 m
Not advised
Sea view at Rethymno

Rethymno

0.2 m
21.9°
Boat trips:Excellent

Flat sea — perfect for a boat trip

Swimming:Excellent

Calm, clear water — great for kids

3-day outlook
Today
0.2 m
Excellent
Tomorrow
0.4 m
Excellent
In 2 days
0.4 m
Excellent
Sea view at Heraklion

Heraklion

0.1 m
22.5°
Boat trips:Excellent

Flat sea — perfect for a boat trip

Swimming:Excellent

Calm, clear water — great for kids

3-day outlook
Today
0.2 m
Excellent
Tomorrow
0.3 m
Excellent
In 2 days
0.6 m
Good
Sea view at Hersonissos

Hersonissos

0.2 m
22.6°
Boat trips:Excellent

Flat sea — perfect for a boat trip

Swimming:Excellent

Calm, clear water — great for kids

3-day outlook
Today
0.3 m
Excellent
Tomorrow
0.5 m
Excellent
In 2 days
0.7 m
Good
Sea view at Agios Nikolaos

Agios Nikolaos

0.3 m
22.6°
Boat trips:Excellent

Flat sea — perfect for a boat trip

Swimming:Excellent

Calm, clear water — great for kids

3-day outlook
Today
0.3 m
Excellent
Tomorrow
0.3 m
Excellent
In 2 days
0.3 m
Excellent
Sea view at Matala

Matala

0.3 m
22.2°
Boat trips:Excellent

Flat sea — perfect for a boat trip

Swimming:Excellent

Calm, clear water — great for kids

3-day outlook
Today
0.5 m
Excellent
Tomorrow
0.5 m
Good
In 2 days
2.3 m
Not advised
Sea view at Elafonisi

Elafonisi

0.5 m
21.4°
Boat trips:Excellent

Flat sea — perfect for a boat trip

Swimming:Good

Pleasant swimming, only small waves

3-day outlook
Today
0.5 m
Good
Tomorrow
1 m
Good
In 2 days
3.1 m
Not advised
Sea view at Paleochora

Paleochora

0.4 m
21.5°
Boat trips:Excellent

Flat sea — perfect for a boat trip

Swimming:Good

Pleasant swimming, only small waves

3-day outlook
Today
0.5 m
Excellent
Tomorrow
0.8 m
Good
In 2 days
2.8 m
Not advised
Sea view at Ierapetra

Ierapetra

0.3 m
23.1°
Boat trips:Excellent

Flat sea — perfect for a boat trip

Swimming:Excellent

Calm, clear water — great for kids

3-day outlook
Today
0.3 m
Excellent
Tomorrow
0.5 m
Excellent
In 2 days
1.6 m
Not advised

How to read the verdict

  • Excellent — calm sea and light wind, perfect for sailing and swimming.
  • Good — low waves, suitable for most boat trips and sea activities.
  • Caution — choppy sea, cancellations and seasickness are possible.
  • Not advised — rough sea, boat trips and swimming are not recommended.

This is a general estimate. Always follow the boat operator and the lifeguard on the beach.

Data source: Open-Meteo · OpenStreetMap