The Sea Today
The sea today
A live snapshot of the waters around Kriopigi, combining modeled marine conditions with natural history.
Latest model conditions 19 Oct 2026, 01:20
21.5°C sea surface
Wind
5 kn WNW
light air
Wave height
0.17 m
Surface current
0.1 km/h ESE
Data sources: Copernicus Marine + Open-Meteo
Today's naturalist note
Low swell and light wind make today good conditions for observing fish, and the edge of the Posidonia meadow is often clearly visible from the surface.
In autumn, larger baitfish schools gather offshore and migratory predators such as tuna may pass through deeper water beyond the meadow.
Early morning and late afternoon generally offer the calmest water and the best chance of seeing octopus near rocky crevices.
Inferred from today's sea state, water temperature and season — a statement of likelihood, not a record of sightings.
Marine conditions
Sea
21.5°C
0.17 m
NW
322°
0.1 km/h
setting ESE
Weather
5 kn
WNW · light air
16.0°C
0%
07:40
18:40
Snorkeling outlook
Excellent for snorkeling
Low wave energy and light wind often mean the meadow edge is clearly visible from the surface.
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Morning
Calmest conditions before the afternoon breeze develops; low sun angle still lights the shallows.
Afternoon
Highest light penetration into the meadow, but the sea breeze often builds a surface chop.
Sunset
Wind commonly eases again; a good hour for watching cormorants fish and octopus emerge.
Species most likely today
Likelihood suggestions drawn from the species already documented in the Flora & Fauna guide — not sightings.
Salema porgy
Sarpa salpa
Grazing schools are often easiest to observe in calm water over the Posidonia meadow.
Common octopus
Octopus vulgaris
Early morning offers the best chance of seeing individuals near rocky crevices.
Peacock wrasse
Symphodus tinca
Males remain active around rocky reefs while the water stays warm.
Common two-banded sea bream
Diplodus vulgaris
Small schools often work the sand-and-rock boundary through the warmer half of the year.
Recent local sightings
Observations recorded around Kriopigi and posted to iNaturalist, newest first.
carob tree
Ceratonia siliqua
Awaiting identification · 1 Oct 2026
Observed by tojve
giant reed
Arundo donax
Awaiting identification · 27 Sept 2026
Observed by michaelbellingham63
Dwarf Elder
Sambucus ebulus
Awaiting identification · 27 Sept 2026
Observed by michaelbellingham63
European Shag
Gulosus aristotelis
Confirmed on iNaturalist · 20 Aug 2026
Observed by eraldixeka
Mediterranean Mantis
Iris oratoria
Confirmed on iNaturalist · 18 Aug 2026
Observed by eraldixeka
Florentine Woolcarder Bee
Anthidium florentinum
Confirmed on iNaturalist · 19 Jun 2026
Observed by kodjak
Asian Mud-dauber Wasp
Sceliphron curvatum
Confirmed on iNaturalist · 21 Sept 2025
Observed by bennybopp
Judas-tree
Cercis siliquastrum
Confirmed on iNaturalist · 16 Sept 2025
Observed by misterbryn
Five-day outlook
Near-glassy water; likely the clearest viewing of the week.
Near-glassy water; likely the clearest viewing of the week.
Near-glassy water; likely the clearest viewing of the week.
Near-glassy water; likely the clearest viewing of the week.
Near-glassy water; likely the clearest viewing of the week.
Marine conditions are derived from Copernicus Marine model data; atmospheric conditions are provided by Open-Meteo. poseidon.hcmr.gr
Forecast issue time: 2026-10-19T01:20:34.918520+00:00 · Last refreshed: 19 Oct 2026, 05:52 · Data refreshes hourly. No measurement on this page is estimated or invented; unavailable fields are hidden.