Perissa Beach, Greece

Perissa Beach

Cyclades, GreeceEurope/Athens

Ocean View Index

89Excellent

Next tide

20:49High Tide

Sunrise / Sunset

04:08 – 16:49

Local time

20:49

Perissa Beach on Santorini is a dramatic volcanic black-sand shore set against the blue Aegean and the towering slopes of Mesa Vouno.

Highlights

  • Dramatic volcanic black-sand beach beneath the rock of Mesa Vouno.
  • Warm, shallow swimming water with a laid-back taverna-lined promenade.
  • Direct views up to ancient Thera perched on the mountain above.
Tip: The sand gets hot under the Aegean sun — pack sandals for the walk to the water.

Ocean Viewing Index

Updated · Sep 8, 2026 15:04

Reference time: local noon · 13:28 (Europe/Athens)

Estimated
89
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
    Choppy (4+) · Beaufort
    57.9
  • Lighting
    Golden hour, optimal · lux
    99.7
  • Water Quality
    index

Weather Forecast

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

TodaySep 8
Clear
27°23°
6.2 m/s
WedSep 9
Clear
27°23°
5.0 m/s
ThuSep 10
Clear
28°23°
3.1 m/s
FriSep 11
Clear
29°23°
2.2 m/s
SatSep 12
Overcast
30°23°
1.6 m/s
SunSep 13
Overcast
29°22°
1.3 m/s
MonSep 14
Overcast
26°24°
1.4 m/s
Visibility: 40 km·Cloud: 0%

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 Thu: 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.

Spring TideCoefficient: 116.4 / 120Higher coefficient means larger tide range; 120 is the largest spring, 20 the smallest neap.
TimeTypeHeight
20:49High0.01 m

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.

High Tide
20:49
0.01 m

Nearby Beaches

Other beaches closest to Perissa Beach.

Frequently asked questions

What time is high tide at Perissa Beach on September 8, 2026?
High tides at Perissa Beach on September 8, 2026: 23:49 (times shown in Europe/Athens).
What is the Ocean Viewing Index (OVI) for Perissa Beach?
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.

Essential Information

Coordinates
36.3140°, 25.4700°
Timezone
Europe/Athens
Region & Country
Cyclades, Greece
Data sources
Tides: UHSLC / FES2022b · Weather: NOAA GFS · Sea color: NASA MODIS/VIIRS