Crete South Coast fishing forecast
Crete South Coast is a saltwater fishing spot in Cretan Sea, Greece. Anglers here target Common Dentex, Dusky Grouper, Mutton Snapper. The most productive months are typically May, June, July, August, September, October.
Today’s verdict
In line with this spot’s 7-day average
Score confidence ±4 points, from 8 live signals
The statistical model disagrees with the physics model here today — treat this score with extra caution.
Current conditions
Live conditions are temporarily unavailable for this spot (last data Aug 28, 2026). Seasonal and regulation info below is unaffected.
What the score means at Crete South Coast
Crete South Coast currently scores 64 out of 100 (Good). Water temperature is 26.7 °C. 8 forecast signals are active in this score.
- Water temperature +25.0
- how close the water is to this species mix’s comfort band
- Current +18.0
- moving water concentrates bait
- Waves +9.0
- swell energy stirring the water column
- Chlorophyll +8.1
- plankton density — the base of the food chain
- Wind +8.0
- surface chop, oxygen and bait drift
- Eddy energy +4.4
- mesoscale eddies trap nutrients and bait
What’s biting now
The model expects today: common-dentex, grouper, amberjack, bluefin-tuna, swordfish, common-octopus, common-pandora, two-banded-seabream
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Bite windows
Best months for Crete South Coast:
Score history at this spot
8 days tracked at this exact location
Best recent day: 2026-08-01, 66/100
About this spot
Open coastal saltwater — conditions and safety depend heavily on the live wind, wave, and tide forecast, so check them before you head out.
Access & shore
Fishable from shore · rocky shore
On-site: parking
What you can catch
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Dentex dentex
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Epinephelus marginatus
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Lutjanus analis
Best months by species at Crete South Coast
| Common DentexDentex dentex | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dusky GrouperEpinephelus marginatus | ||||||||||||
| Mutton SnapperLutjanus analis |
Typical months; local seasons and closures apply.
Local regulations
Licensing:
- saltwater-recreational — residents Recreational sea fishing licence not generally required for rod/line in Greek waters. Certain restricted areas require permits., non-residents No licence required for recreational rod/line sea fishing.
FishRadar regulations are summaries only. Always verify with the Hellenic Ministry (minagric.gr) and local prefectural maritime offices before fishing.
Check Crete South Coast before you go
Live scores update through the day. Get the full forecast, bite windows, and your own saved spots in the FishRadar app.
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Frequently asked questions
What fish can you catch at Crete South Coast?
Anglers at Crete South Coast target Common Dentex, Dusky Grouper and Mutton Snapper.
When is the best time to fish Crete South Coast?
The most productive months at Crete South Coast are typically May, June, July, August, September, October.
What is the fishing forecast for Crete South Coast right now?
Crete South Coast currently scores 64 out of 100, based on live ocean and weather conditions — see the full breakdown on this page.
Can you fish Crete South Coast from shore?
Yes — Crete South Coast is fishable from shore (rocky shore).
Is the thermocline set up at Crete South Coast right now?
Not strongly right now — the water column is fairly mixed, so fish are less depth-locked.
Fishing guides for this spot
- How to Catch Grouper: Win the First Five Seconds or Lose Your RigHow to Read Tides for FishingHow to Read a Fishing Forecast
Forecasts, not guarantees — check local rules before you fish.