Beach Weather in Vai Beach, Crete, Greece

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Beach Weather Today in Vai Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 18° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. Today the water temperature will be 20° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect sunny spells but some cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 64%.

The winds will be side shore and strong at 35kmh from the North-Northwest. The strong winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler.

Vai Beach faces East and sunset will be over the land behind the beach at 05:03 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 88% cloud cover may make the sunset not viewable.

For Beach Weather for the next next 7 days, wind and wave conditions and tide and the next 14 days weather use the tabs below.

Beach Weather This Weekend in Vai Beach

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 18° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. The average water temperature will be 20° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water.

There will be no rainy days at all this weekend. Expect sunshine and sunny skies with an average cloud cover of 43%.

VAI BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Sat 13th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 16° 16° 17° 17° 18° 17° 17°
9% 81% 54% 71% 57% 82% 88% 76%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Sun 14th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 16° 16° 16° 17° 17° 16° 16°
2% 79% 28% 9% 15% 17% 12% 9%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Mon 15th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 15° 15° 16° 16° 16° 16° 16°
6% 86% 4% 6% 2% 3% 0% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Tue 16th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 15° 15° 15° 16° 17° 16° 16°
0% 0% 3% 1% 0% 0% 1% 4%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Wed 17th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 15° 15° 16° 17° 17° 16° 16°
18% 0% 0% 0% 2% 26% 25% 40%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Thu 18th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 15° 15° 15° 16° 17° 16° 16°
47% 28% 11% 11% 19% 22% 31% 26%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Fri 19th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 14° 14° 15° 16° 16° 16° 16°
13% 13% 19% 39% 44% 51% 66% 45%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Sat 13th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
29
kmh
30
kmh
29
kmh
30
kmh
35
kmh
33
kmh
35
kmh
34
kmh
0.7m
0.8m
0.9m
0.8m
0.9m
1.0m
1.1m
1.0m
4.3s 5.0s 4.8s 4.7s 4.6s 4.6s 4.4s 4.3s
Sun 14th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
39
kmh
37
kmh
36
kmh
39
kmh
39
kmh
39
kmh
44
kmh
45
kmh
1.3m
1.4m
1.2m
1.3m
1.4m
1.6m
1.6m
1.6m
4.2s 4.2s 4.2s 4.2s 4.2s 4.2s 4.2s 4.2s
Mon 15th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
46
kmh
48
kmh
48
kmh
47
kmh
48
kmh
48
kmh
46
kmh
44
kmh
1.6m
1.7m
1.8m
1.7m
1.8m
1.9m
1.8m
1.7m
4.2s 4.2s 4.2s 4.2s 4.2s 4.2s 4.2s 4.2s
Tue 16th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
41
kmh
35
kmh
41
kmh
37
kmh
39
kmh
40
kmh
39
kmh
39
kmh
1.6m
1.8m
1.4m
1.4m
1.6m
1.6m
1.6m
1.5m
4.2s 4.2s 6.4s 6.1s 5.7s 5.3s 6.6s 6.4s
Wed 17th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
36
kmh
34
kmh
28
kmh
23
kmh
24
kmh
23
kmh
19
kmh
15
kmh
1.4m
1.3m
1.3m
1.3m
1.3m
1.1m
0.9m
0.9m
6.1s 5.6s 5.7s 5.5s 5.4s 5.2s 6.2s 6.5s
Thu 18th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15
kmh
19
kmh
16
kmh
13
kmh
12
kmh
13
kmh
15
kmh
13
kmh
0.9m
0.8m
0.9m
0.8m
0.7m
0.6m
0.6m
0.7m
6.7s 6.6s 5.3s 5.2s 5.1s 5.3s 5.1s 6.7s
Fri 19th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11
kmh
13
kmh
9
kmh
10
kmh
8
kmh
11
kmh
11
kmh
16
kmh
0.7m
0.9m
0.8m
0.7m
1.1m
1.1m
1.0m
0.9m
6.3s 7.5s 7.4s 7.2s 4.8s 4.8s 4.8s 4.7s
Sat 13th December
5:33 AM 12:48 PM 8:16 PM
0.16 0.09 0.17
Sun 14th December
2:21 AM 7:00 AM 1:21 PM 8:42 PM
0.11 0.16 0.09 0.19
Mon 15th December
3:25 AM 8:16 AM 1:53 PM 9:08 PM
0.10 0.15 0.09 0.19
Tue 16th December
4:13 AM 9:12 AM 2:25 PM 9:36 PM
0.10 0.15 0.09 0.20
Wed 17th December
4:52 AM 9:54 AM 2:58 PM 10:05 PM
0.09 0.15 0.09 0.21
Thu 18th December
5:27 AM 10:31 AM 3:32 PM 10:36 PM
0.09 0.15 0.09 0.21
Fri 19th December
6:00 AM 11:04 AM 4:06 PM 11:07 PM
0.08 0.15 0.09 0.22
Sat 13th December
18°
0.0mm
21kmh NW
64%
Sun 14th December
17°
0.0mm
31kmh NW
21%
Mon 15th December
16°
0.0mm
49kmh NNW
13%
Tue 16th December
17°
0.0mm
23kmh NW
1%
Wed 17th December
17°
0.0mm
22kmh NNW
13%
Thu 18th December
17°
0.0mm
6kmh WNW
24%
Fri 19th December
16°
0.0mm
5kmh NW
36%
Sat 20th December
17°
0.4mm
16kmh NNW
60%
Sun 21st December
15°
0.6mm
49kmh NNW
65%
Mon 22nd December
14°
0.0mm
30kmh NNW
37%
Tue 23rd December
14°
0.0mm
30kmh NW
22%
Wed 24th December
15°
0.0mm
37kmh NNW
1%
Thu 25th December
15°
0.0mm
49kmh NNW
13%
Fri 26th December
15°
0.0mm
26kmh NW
54%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 16° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 20° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water. There will be 2 days of very light rain with an average of 0.5mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 30%.

If you are sailing, windsurfing, fishing, surfing etc. in Vai Beach don't forget to check the tide and wind and wave conditions

Taking a Holiday at Vai Beach, Crete, Greece

Vai Beach, located on the eastern coast of Crete, Greece, is a beautiful and unique destination for a relaxing beach holiday. This stunning beach is surrounded by Europe's largest palm forest, creating a tropical paradise vibe that attracts visitors from around the world.

Beach Type

Vai Beach is known for its golden sand, which is soft and fine underfoot. The sand gradually transitions into pebbles near the shoreline, providing an ideal environment for marine life to thrive. This makes Vai Beach a great spot for snorkeling and diving enthusiasts who want to explore the underwater wonders of this part of Crete. The water at Vai Beach is crystal clear and has a beautiful turquoise color, making it perfect for swimming and snorkeling.

Beach Activities

The unique surroundings of Vai Beach offer plenty of activities to keep visitors entertained during their holiday. Some popular beach activities at Vai include:

  1. Swimming: The calm and clear waters at Vai Beach make it an ideal spot for swimming.
  2. Snorkeling: With its pebble-strewn shoreline and thriving marine life, Vai Beach is a fantastic place to go snorkeling.
  3. Sunbathing: The golden sand and warm Mediterranean sun make sunbathing on Vai Beach a popular pastime.
  4. Beach volleyball: With its wide stretch of sand, playing beach volleyball with friends or family can be a fun way to spend your time at Vai.
  5. Hiking: With the palm forest in close proximity to the beach, visitors can take advantage of the various hiking trails that lead through this unique natural landscape.

Accommodations

There are no large-scale resorts or hotels directly on Vai Beach, as the area is protected due to its unique palm forest ecosystem. However, there are several smaller hotels and guesthouses in nearby towns that cater to tourists visiting this stunning beach. Some options include:

  1. Cavo Plako Villas: Located in the nearby village of Palekastro, these villas offer modern accommodations just a short drive from Vai Beach.
  2. Olive Coast Suites: Also in Palekastro, these stylish suites provide a comfortable base for exploring Vai Beach and the surrounding area.

Areas to Stay In

When planning a holiday at Vai Beach, consider staying in one of these nearby areas:

  1. Palekastro: This small village is located just a few kilometers from Vai Beach and offers several accommodation options, as well as taverns and shops for visitors to enjoy.
  2. Kouremenos: A quiet beach area near Palekastro, Kouremenos has a few accommodation options and is conveniently located between Vai Beach and the town of Sitia.

Beach Amenities

Vai Beach offers various amenities to ensure that visitors have an enjoyable and comfortable stay at the beach. These include:

  1. Sunbeds and umbrellas available for rent
  2. Showers and changing facilities
  3. A beach bar offering food and drinks
  4. Lifeguards on duty during high season
  5. Parking facilities close to the beach entrance

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