NOAA SATELLITE DATA (1991–2020 30-YEAR CLIMATOLOGY)
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Cyprus Sea Temperature in August

Historical 30-year sea surface temperatures across 40 coastlines in Cyprus for August. Derived from NOAA 0.25° blended satellite and in-situ marine observations.

Climatology Notice: Temperatures represent the 30-year long-term historical average (1991–2020 normal), not a live single-day sensor forecast.
Bathing Climatology Gauge · Cyprus (August)
NOAA OISST v2.1 (0.25° Marine Grid)
27.7°C
Warm Bathwater
Mean sea surface temperature across 40 monitored coastlines
Swimmability Verdict
Effortless Prolonged Bathing
Warmest Coastline
Coldest Surveyed Shore
Swimmable Ratio (≥21°C)
100% of surveyed coasts40/40

Cyprus’s primary swimming window runs from 19 May to 27 Nov (~192 days/year). August represents the annual thermal zenith at 27.7°C.

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Warmest Swimming Bases in Cyprus (August)

The top 3 coastlines holding highest water temperatures based on 30-year NOAA climatology.

NOAA OISST v2.1
#1 Warmest

Golden Beach (Karpas)

Karpas Peninsula
28.4°C
#2 Warmest

Alagadi Turtle Beach

Kyrenia Coast
28.4°C
#3 Warmest

Ayios Philon (Dipkarpaz)

Dipkarpaz, Karpas Peninsula
28.4°C

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Levantine Sea Thermal Battery

Situated in the extreme eastern corner of the Mediterranean, the Levantine Sea basin absorbs massive solar irradiance with minimal Atlantic water exchange. Cyprus records Europe’s warmest coastal sea temperatures, averaging 27.5°C in August and sustaining 25.5°C through October and 22.0°C into November.

Oceanographic Phenomenon:Europe’s Warmest Marine Basin
Thermal Lag Characteristic:Extreme Levantine thermal lag: May waters start at 20.5°C, rising continuously to peak in late August and retaining summer-grade warmth through mid-autumn.
Peak Bathing Average:August (27.5°C)
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Cyprus Beaches in August

Individual coordinate lookups from NOAA 0.25° marine grid.

Showing 40 coastlines
Bedis Beach (Salamis)
#6 in August
28.1°C
Cyprus flagAncient Salamis, Famagusta, Cyprus
● Warm Bathwater
NOAA Season Curve (May–Oct):
M
20.9°
J
24.4°
J
27.1°
A
28.1°
S
27.3°
O
25.3°
N
22.2°
Sirena Bay
#7 in August
28.1°C
Cyprus flagProtaras, Cyprus
● Warm Bathwater
NOAA Season Curve (May–Oct):
M
20.9°
J
24.4°
J
27.1°
A
28.1°
S
27.3°
O
25.3°
N
22.2°
Kalamies Beach
#9 in August
28.1°C
Cyprus flagPernera, Protaras, Cyprus
● Warm Bathwater
NOAA Season Curve (May–Oct):
M
20.9°
J
24.4°
J
27.1°
A
28.1°
S
27.3°
O
25.3°
N
22.2°
Glapsides Beach
#10 in August
28.1°C
Cyprus flagFamagusta Coast, Cyprus
● Warm Bathwater
NOAA Season Curve (May–Oct):
M
20.9°
J
24.4°
J
27.1°
A
28.1°
S
27.3°
O
25.3°
N
22.2°
Fig Tree Bay
#11 in August
28.1°C
Cyprus flagProtaras, Cyprus, Cyprus
● Warm Bathwater
NOAA Season Curve (May–Oct):
M
20.9°
J
24.4°
J
27.1°
A
28.1°
S
27.3°
O
25.3°
N
22.2°
Green Bay
#12 in August
28.1°C
Cyprus flagProtaras, Cyprus
● Warm Bathwater
NOAA Season Curve (May–Oct):
M
20.9°
J
24.4°
J
27.1°
A
28.1°
S
27.3°
O
25.3°
N
22.2°
Latchi Beach
#14 in August
28.0°C
Cyprus flagPolis Chrysochous, Cyprus
● Warm Bathwater
NOAA Season Curve (May–Oct):
M
20.6°
J
24.3°
J
27.2°
A
28.0°
S
26.7°
O
24.6°
N
21.9°
Konnos Bay
#16 in August
27.8°C
Cyprus flagCape Greco, Protaras, Cyprus
● Warm Bathwater
NOAA Season Curve (May–Oct):
M
20.7°
J
24.1°
J
26.7°
A
27.8°
S
27.1°
O
25.3°
N
22.3°
Lara Beach
#20 in August
27.8°C
Cyprus flagAkamas Peninsula, Cyprus
● Warm Bathwater
NOAA Season Curve (May–Oct):
M
20.5°
J
24.1°
J
27.0°
A
27.8°
S
26.5°
O
24.6°
N
22.0°
Cape Greco Sea Caves
#21 in August
27.8°C
Cyprus flagCape Greco National Park, Cyprus
● Warm Bathwater
NOAA Season Curve (May–Oct):
M
20.7°
J
24.1°
J
26.7°
A
27.8°
S
27.1°
O
25.3°
N
22.3°
Coral Bay
#24 in August
27.8°C
Cyprus flagPeyia, Paphos, Cyprus
● Warm Bathwater
NOAA Season Curve (May–Oct):
M
20.5°
J
24.1°
J
27.0°
A
27.8°
S
26.5°
O
24.6°
N
22.0°
Nissi Beach
#25 in August
27.5°C
Cyprus flagAyia Napa, Cyprus, Cyprus
● Warm Bathwater
NOAA Season Curve (May–Oct):
M
20.5°
J
23.8°
J
26.4°
A
27.5°
S
26.9°
O
25.2°
N
22.3°
Ayia Thekla Beach
#27 in August
27.5°C
Cyprus flagSotira, Ayia Napa, Cyprus
● Warm Bathwater
NOAA Season Curve (May–Oct):
M
20.5°
J
23.8°
J
26.4°
A
27.5°
S
26.9°
O
25.2°
N
22.3°
Makronissos Beach
#29 in August
27.5°C
Cyprus flagAyia Napa, Cyprus
● Warm Bathwater
NOAA Season Curve (May–Oct):
M
20.5°
J
23.8°
J
26.4°
A
27.5°
S
26.9°
O
25.2°
N
22.3°
Pissouri Beach
#30 in August
27.4°C
Cyprus flagPissouri, Limassol, Cyprus
● Warm Bathwater
NOAA Season Curve (May–Oct):
M
20.2°
J
23.7°
J
26.5°
A
27.4°
S
26.4°
O
24.7°
N
22.3°
Petra tou Romiou
#31 in August
27.4°C
Cyprus flagKouklia, Paphos, Cyprus
● Warm Bathwater
NOAA Season Curve (May–Oct):
M
20.2°
J
23.7°
J
26.5°
A
27.4°
S
26.4°
O
24.7°
N
22.3°
Kastella Beach
#32 in August
27.3°C
Cyprus flagLarnaca, Cyprus
● Warm Bathwater
NOAA Season Curve (May–Oct):
M
20.3°
J
23.6°
J
26.3°
A
27.3°
S
26.7°
O
25.1°
N
22.3°
Mackenzie Beach
#33 in August
27.3°C
Cyprus flagLarnaca, Cyprus
● Warm Bathwater
NOAA Season Curve (May–Oct):
M
20.3°
J
23.6°
J
26.3°
A
27.3°
S
26.7°
O
25.1°
N
22.3°
Finikoudes Beach
#34 in August
27.3°C
Cyprus flagLarnaca, Cyprus
● Warm Bathwater
NOAA Season Curve (May–Oct):
M
20.3°
J
23.6°
J
26.3°
A
27.3°
S
26.7°
O
25.1°
N
22.3°
Kourion Beach
#36 in August
27.2°C
Cyprus flagEpiskopi, Limassol, Cyprus
● Warm Bathwater
NOAA Season Curve (May–Oct):
M
20.2°
J
23.5°
J
26.3°
A
27.2°
S
26.4°
O
24.8°
N
22.3°
Governor's Beach
#37 in August
27.1°C
Cyprus flagLimassol, Cyprus
● Warm Bathwater
NOAA Season Curve (May–Oct):
M
20.2°
J
23.4°
J
26.1°
A
27.1°
S
26.4°
O
24.9°
N
22.3°
Lady's Mile Beach
#38 in August
27.1°C
Cyprus flagAkrotiri, Limassol, Cyprus
● Warm Bathwater
NOAA Season Curve (May–Oct):
M
20.1°
J
23.3°
J
26.1°
A
27.1°
S
26.3°
O
24.8°
N
22.3°
Armonia Beach
#40 in August
27.1°C
Cyprus flagAgios Tychonas, Limassol, Cyprus
● Warm Bathwater
NOAA Season Curve (May–Oct):
M
20.1°
J
23.3°
J
26.1°
A
27.1°
S
26.3°
O
24.8°
N
22.3°

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