Souda Beach
Souda Beach is a clothing-optional beach in Crete, Greece. The sea is warmest in August at about 26°C (78°F) and coolest in February (16°C (60°F)). Average air temperatures peak in August at 27°C (80°F), and the best time to visit is June to October. EU monitoring rated the bathing water "Excellent" in 2025. There are 8 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Paligremnos Beach (Nudist) (3.5 km (2.2 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Souda Beach
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°C | 17°C | 90 mm |
| February | 13°C | 16°C | 80 mm |
| March | 14°C | 16°C | 40 mm |
| April | 16°C | 17°C | 25 mm |
| May | 20°C | 19°C | 17 mm |
| June (best) | 24°C | 22°C | 2 mm |
| July (best) | 26°C | 25°C | 2 mm |
| August (best) | 27°C | 26°C | 3 mm |
| September (best) | 24°C | 25°C | 16 mm |
| October (best) | 21°C | 23°C | 47 mm |
| November | 18°C | 21°C | 67 mm |
| December | 14°C | 18°C | 95 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Bathing water profile: SOUDA
- Coordinates: 35.19185, 24.36462 · OpenStreetMap
- Local law: is public nudity legal in Greece?
- Before you go, read our nude beach etiquette guide.
- First time? Read our guide to your first time at a nude beach.
Naturist places near Souda Beach
- 1Paligremnos Beach (Nudist) nude beach · Crete · best June to OctoberCustomarySea 26°C in August
- 2Mikro Ammoudi Nudist Beach nude beach · Crete · best June to OctoberCustomarySea 26°C in August
- 3Onerock Beach nude beach · Crete · best June to OctoberCustomarySea 26°C in August
- 4Orthi Ammos nude beach · Crete · best June to OctoberToleratedSea 26°C in August
- 5Triopetra Beach nude beach · Crete · best June to OctoberToleratedSea 26°C in August
- 6Plakaki nude beach · Crete · best June to OctoberCustomarySea 26°C in August
- 7Filaki nude beach · Crete · best June to OctoberCustomarySea 26°C in August
- 8Kavros/Peristeras Dune Beach nude beach · Crete · best June to OctoberCustomarySea 26°C in August
Status labels: Official · Naturist only · Clothing optional · Tolerated · Customary · Listed · Prohibited · Closed. Statuses come from open data and are not yet verified in person.
Frequently asked questions
Is Souda Beach clothing optional?
Souda Beach is listed as "clothing optional" according to OpenStreetMap (nudism=allowed). Rules can change, and clothing-optional zones are often only part of a beach, so look for signs on arrival and follow local rules. NudistMap has not yet verified this status in person. You can check what applies in Greece before you go.
When is the best time to visit Souda Beach?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are June to October. July averages 26°C (79°F) and January 13°C (55°F).
How warm is the water at Souda Beach?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 16°C (60°F) to 26°C (78°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
Is the water clean at Souda Beach?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (SOUDA) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Souda Beach?
The closest are Paligremnos Beach (Nudist) (3.5 km (2.2 mi)), Mikro Ammoudi Nudist Beach (5.4 km (3.4 mi)) and Onerock Beach (5.4 km (3.4 mi)).
Sources
Status from OpenStreetMap (nudism=allowed). Not yet verified against an official source; local rules may have changed. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.