What is the Ocean Viewing Index (OVI) for Athens Riviera?

OVI is a 0-100 composite score combining sea color, water clarity, visibility, sea conditions, sunlight and water quality to help you decide if the sea is worth seeing today.

When is the best time to visit Athens Riviera for sea views?

Start with the current and 7-day OVI forecast for Athens Riviera, then choose a daylight period that also fits your plan. If you want tide pools, exposed shore, or a tide-dependent walk, check the local high and low tide times as well.

Should I use tide times or OVI for a visit to Athens Riviera?

Use tide times when your visit depends on water level, such as a sandbar, tide pool, or exposed rocks. Use OVI to compare likely sightseeing conditions including sea appearance, visibility, sea state, and lighting. For a coastal trip, read both together.

Athens Riviera Tides & Ocean Viewing Index

Attica, GreeceEurope/Athens

Ocean View Index

86Excellent

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Sunrise / Sunset

04:41 – 15:37

Local time

01:32

The Athens Riviera, the Aegean seaside resort strip along Athens' southern coast, the garden that keeps the Acropolis city close to the sea.

Ocean Viewing Index

Updated · Oct 23, 2026 20:59

Reference time: local noon · 13:09 (Europe/Athens)

Estimated

Excellent

Excellent viewing conditions. Highly recommended!

Sub-Index Breakdown

Six dimensions feed the overall Ocean Viewing Index.

Sea Color
Vivid turquoise / azure · hue
92.4
Clarity
Very clear (below 1.5 NTU) · NTU
100
Visibility
15+ m horizontal · m
100
Sea State
Calm, glassy (0-1) · Beaufort
100
Lighting
Low / harsh light · lux
36.3
Water Quality
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Weather Forecast

7-day marine weather forecast from Open-Meteo model.

TodayOct 23

Fog

25°18°

1.8 m/s

SatOct 24

Overcast

23°16°

1.6 m/s

SunOct 25

Rain

20°17°

1.8 m/s

3.5mm

MonOct 26

Rain

20°17°

2.3 m/s

56.8mm

TueOct 27

Rain

18°15°

3.2 m/s

27.4mm

WedOct 28

Overcast

19°10°

2.4 m/s

ThuOct 29

Overcast

20°9°

1.7 m/s

Visibility: 29 km·Cloud: 62%

48-Hour Hourly Forecast

Hour-by-hour marine weather for the next 48 hours.

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7-Day OVI Trend

Forecast ocean viewing conditions for the coming week.

Best on Sat: Viewing conditions are Excellent; aim for the golden hour just after sunrise or before sunset. Great for snorkeling and photography.

High & Low Tides Today

Times and heights of today's high and low water.

Mixed TideCoefficient: 77.6 / 120Higher coefficient means larger tide range; 120 is the largest spring, 20 the smallest neap.

Time	Type	Height
No tide extremes recorded today.

Fishing & Surf Forecast

Solunar feeding times and today's surf rating.

80Excellent0FlatView full forecast

48-Hour OVI Trend

Hour-by-hour ocean viewing outlook for the next 48 hours, dampened by rainfall.

Today's Tide Summary

A quick look at the day's high and low water.

Best Months to Visit

Average Ocean Viewing Index by month over the past year.

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Based on historical climatology (Pitarch 2021)

Nearby Beaches

Other beaches closest to Athens Riviera.

155 km away

Paradise Beach

Cyclades, Greece

235 km away

Perissa Beach

Cyclades, Greece

255 km away

Balos Beach

Chania, Greece

380 km away

Glyfada Beach

Ionian Islands, Greece

Frequently asked questions

What is the Ocean Viewing Index (OVI) for Athens Riviera?: OVI is a 0-100 composite score combining sea color, water clarity, visibility, sea conditions, sunlight and water quality to help you decide if the sea is worth seeing today.
When is the best time to visit Athens Riviera for sea views?: Start with the current and 7-day OVI forecast for Athens Riviera, then choose a daylight period that also fits your plan. If you want tide pools, exposed shore, or a tide-dependent walk, check the local high and low tide times as well.
Should I use tide times or OVI for a visit to Athens Riviera?: Use tide times when your visit depends on water level, such as a sandbar, tide pool, or exposed rocks. Use OVI to compare likely sightseeing conditions including sea appearance, visibility, sea state, and lighting. For a coastal trip, read both together.

Essential Information

Coordinates: 37.8900°, 23.7000°
Timezone: Europe/Athens
Region & Country: Attica, Greece

Data sources

Tides: UHSLC / FES2022b · Weather: NOAA GFS · Sea color: NASA MODIS/VIIRS