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This data the coastal Kato Zakros sea water temperature today, tomorrow and the upcoming days. Besides, you can also get information about the weather and surf forecast, as well as the data on sunrise / sunset and moonrise / moonset at a given point on any given day.

Current sea temperature in Kato Zakros

Water temperature in Kato Zakros today is 26.2°C. Based on our historical data over a period of ten years, the warmest water in this day in the Mediterranean Sea near Kato Zakros was recorded in 2024 and was 27.3°C, and the coldest was recorded in 2012 at 25.1°C. Sea water temperature in Kato Zakros is expected to drop to 25.8°C in the next 10 days. September average water temperature in Kato Zakros is 25.8°C, the minimum temperature is 23.9°C, and the maximum is 27.8°C.

The swimming season in Kato Zakros lasts from May to December. During those months, Kato Zakros water temperature does not drop below 20°C and therefore suitable for comfortable swimming. The average water temperature in Kato Zakros in winter reaches 17.7°C, in spring 17.9°C, in summer the average temperature rises to 24.8°C, and in autumn it is 23.7°C.

Kato Zakros water temperature now


5 September 2025
today temp
26.2°C
4 September 2025
yesterday temp
25.8°C


The sea salinity in Kato Zakros is 39.41‰, and the average salinity of the World Ocean is 35‰.

Surf Forecast in Kato Zakros for today

Another important indicators for a comfortable holiday on the beach are the presence and height of the waves, as well as the speed and direction of the wind. Please find below data on the swell size for Kato Zakros. We calculate the swell size based on the mean wave height (trough to crest) of each third highest wave. For more information on surf forecasts for the next ten days, please visit sea state forecast Kato Zakros. Data in table shown for 6 September 2025, time in GMT 0 format (you can change the time zone on the sea state forecast page)

0-3 h3-6 h6-9 h9-12 h
1' 10"1' 8"1' 7"1' 7"
0.55 m0.51 m0.49 m0.49 m
12-15 h15-18 h18-21 h21-24 h
1' 9"1' 10"1' 11"2' 0"
0.54 m0.57 m0.58 m0.6 m

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Current temperature and weather

Data in a table show Kato Zakros temperature today (6 September 2025). For more information and forecast for a few days, go to the weather forecast Kato Zakros.

0-3 h3-6 h6-9 h9-12 h
25°C24.4°C24.3°C25.5°C
12-15 h15-18 h18-21 h21-24 h
26.2°C26.6°C25.5°C24.9°C

You may also be interested in other sections of our site for Kato Zakros: Sunrise and Sunset, Tides

Kato Zakros water temperature by month

These figures shows the average, minimum and maximum monthly sea temperature in Kato Zakros. In addition to the table values, the graph below displays of changes average surface temperature during the year. Values are calculated based on the data over the past 10 years. Using them, you can check the water temperature in Kato Zakros on any day of this period that interests you. Click on the month link and you will see a table for each day, or alternatively you can view the temperature curve of the month and select 2 different years you want to compare, either in a table or as a curve

MonthAvrMinMax
January17.4°C15.4°C19.8°Ccold
Sea water temperature in Kato Zakros in January
February16.7°C15.2°C18.2°Ccold
Sea water temperature in Kato Zakros in February
March16.6°C15.2°C18.6°Ccold
Sea water temperature in Kato Zakros in March
April17.4°C15.7°C19.5°Ccold
Sea water temperature in Kato Zakros in April
May19.6°C17.2°C22°Ccold
Sea water temperature in Kato Zakros in May
June22.9°C19.1°C25.8°Cwarm
Sea water temperature in Kato Zakros in June
July25.2°C23.1°C27.3°Chot
Sea water temperature in Kato Zakros in July
August26.3°C24.3°C28.1°Chot
Sea water temperature in Kato Zakros in August
September25.8°C23.9°C27.8°Chot
Sea water temperature in Kato Zakros in September
October23.9°C21.6°C26.5°Cwarm
Sea water temperature in Kato Zakros in October
November21.5°C18.8°C24.7°Cwarm
Sea water temperature in Kato Zakros in November
December19°C16.9°C21.8°Ccold
Sea water temperature in Kato Zakros in December

Chart monthly average water temperature in Kato Zakros

Water temperature in Kato Zakros

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Nearby beaches and cities

The nearest beaches and cities from Kato Zakros with the water temperature today, as well as the air temperature and the state of the weather during the day and the average wave height for today

WaterWeatherWave
Palekastro26°C27°C0.72 m
Kouremenos26°C27°C0.72 m
Vai Beach25.9°C27°C0.72 m
Sitia26.2°C27°C0.85 m
Analipsis26.1°C26°C0.54 m
Koutsouras26.2°C26°C0.54 m
Mochlos26.3°C26°C0.79 m
Koutsounari26.1°C26°C0.54 m
Ferma26.1°C26°C0.54 m
Ierapetra26.5°C26°C0.62 m

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