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16°
 
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16°
 
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18°
 
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22°
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Beach Weather Today in Balos Lagoon

Today the maximum temperature will be 16° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 20° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water.

Today will have 0.4mm of very light rain. Expect only occasional sunny spells and lots of clouds with an average cloud cover of 70%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and moderate at 24kmh from the North-Northeast. The moderate winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler. The moderate onshore winds may make conditions a little more choppy for swimming.

Balos Lagoon faces Northwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 05:13 PM. Unfortunately very heavy cloud cover of 93% 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 Balos Lagoon

This weekend the 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 1 day of very light rain. Saturday will have 0.4mm of rain and Sunday will be dry. Expect sunny spells but some cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 65%.

BALOS LAGOON - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Sat 13th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 11° 11° 12° 15° 16° 14° 14°
4% 87% 80% 62% 88% 75% 93% 78%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 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
14° 14° 14° 14° 15° 15° 13° 13°
72% 68% 81% 71% 71% 33% 42% 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°
Mon 15th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13° 13° 14° 15° 15° 14° 13°
46% 87% 81% 22% 8% 9% 6% 10%
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
13° 12° 11° 12° 15° 16° 12° 11°
0% 0% 8% 14% 27% 86% 24% 14%
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
10° 10° 10° 11° 15° 16° 15° 14°
9% 45% 37% 26% 22% 7% 39% 78%
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
14° 13° 11° 11° 14° 16° 15° 14°
30% 14% 0% 0% 2% 6% 3% 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°
Fri 19th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 13° 13° 14° 16° 16° 14° 13°
4% 35% 78% 35% 38% 52% 53% 54%
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
8
kmh
11
kmh
17
kmh
19
kmh
23
kmh
24
kmh
18
kmh
20
kmh
0.3m
0.4m
0.6m
0.7m
0.8m
1.1m
1.1m
1.0m
3.3s 3.2s 3.0s 3.0s 3.0s 3.0s 3.0s 3.0s
Sun 14th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17
kmh
15
kmh
13
kmh
19
kmh
21
kmh
17
kmh
14
kmh
10
kmh
0.7m
0.4m
0.3m
1.4m
0.7m
0.6m
1.0m
0.8m
3.0s 5.9s 5.9s 5.7s 5.7s 5.7s 5.0s 4.7s
Mon 15th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
15
kmh
16
kmh
20
kmh
21
kmh
21
kmh
21
kmh
25
kmh
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.8m
0.6m
0.7m
0.5m
0.9m
4.4s 4.2s 4.2s 4.2s 4.2s 4.2s 5.4s 5.3s
Tue 16th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18
kmh
16
kmh
15
kmh
19
kmh
15
kmh
14
kmh
13
kmh
14
kmh
0.9m
1.1m
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
1.0m
5.3s 5.5s 5.4s 5.2s 5.2s 4.9s 4.6s 5.2s
Wed 17th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
12
kmh
10
kmh
12
kmh
13
kmh
9
kmh
4
kmh
3
kmh
0.9m
1.1m
0.9m
0.9m
0.7m
1.5m
1.3m
1.0m
5.2s 5.2s 5.2s 5.2s 5.2s 5.6s 5.5s 5.3s
Thu 18th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
4
kmh
4
kmh
5
kmh
4
kmh
5
kmh
6
kmh
8
kmh
7
kmh
0.9m
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
0.7m
0.4m
0.4m
0.3m
5.1s 4.8s 4.5s 4.2s 4.2s 3.7s 3.5s 3.2s
Fri 19th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
8
kmh
5
kmh
5
kmh
6
kmh
6
kmh
6
kmh
12
kmh
11
kmh
0.4m
0.3m
0.2m
0.2m
0.3m
0.5m
0.6m
0.6m
3.0s 2.9s 2.9s 2.8s 2.8s 2.8s 2.8s 3.8s
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
16°
0.4mm
14kmh ENE
70%
Sun 14th December
16°
0.0mm
9kmh N
60%
Mon 15th December
16°
0.0mm
12kmh NE
33%
Tue 16th December
16°
0.0mm
11kmh NE
21%
Wed 17th December
16°
0.0mm
13kmh ENE
32%
Thu 18th December
17°
0.0mm
5kmh N
7%
Fri 19th December
16°
0.0mm
6kmh NE
43%
Sat 20th December
15°
6.1mm
17kmh ENE
89%
Sun 21st December
13°
3.0mm
29kmh NNE
99%
Mon 22nd December
12°
0.7mm
24kmh NNE
93%
Tue 23rd December
12°
0.9mm
8kmh NE
78%
Wed 24th December
12°
0.5mm
15kmh NNE
75%
Thu 25th December
14°
0.1mm
10kmh NE
40%
Fri 26th December
14°
0.8mm
8kmh NE
76%

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Next 14 day Beach Weather in Balos Lagoon

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 15° 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 8 days of very light rain with an average of 1.6mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 58%.

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

Taking a Holiday at Balos Lagoon, Crete, Greece

Balos Lagoon is a stunning beach located on the northwest coast of Crete, Greece. Known for its turquoise waters and unique landscape, this remote paradise is a must-visit destination for beach enthusiasts. Accessible by car or boat, Balos Lagoon offers an unforgettable holiday experience for those looking to unwind and enjoy the beauty of the Mediterranean.

Beach Type

Balos Lagoon features a mix of soft white sand and pink sand, which is due to crushed shells. The crystal-clear shallow waters make it an ideal spot for families with young children or those who simply want to relax in the warm sea. Although there isn't a reef or rocky area directly at the main beach, there are rocks on either side of the lagoon that offer interesting snorkeling opportunities as well as a chance to discover marine life.

Beach Activities

Some of the popular activities at Balos Lagoon include:

  1. Swimming and sunbathing: The calm waters and fine sand make this an excellent spot for swimming and soaking up some sun.
  2. Snorkeling: While there isn't a reef directly at the main beach, visitors can snorkel around nearby rocks to explore marine life.
  3. Photography: The unique landscape and vibrant colors make Balos Lagoon a photographer's dream.
  4. Hiking: There's a short hike from the parking area down to Balos Lagoon that offers stunning views of the surrounding area.
  5. Boat trips: Several boat tours are available from nearby Kissamos port that take visitors to Balos Lagoon and other beaches such as Gramvousa Island.

Accommodations

There are no hotels or resorts directly at Balos Lagoon as it's a protected natural area; however, accommodations can be found in nearby towns such as Kissamos, Kaliviani, or Falassarna.

Areas to Stay In

  1. Kissamos: This coastal town is the closest to Balos Lagoon and offers a variety of accommodations, including hotels, guesthouses, and apartments. It's also the departure point for boat tours to Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa Island.
  2. Kaliviani: A small traditional village located near Kissamos, Kaliviani is an excellent choice for those looking for a more authentic Cretan experience while still being close to Balos Lagoon.
  3. Falassarna: Known for its beautiful beaches, Falassarna is another great option for those who want to explore more of Crete's stunning coastlines while visiting Balos Lagoon.

Beach Amenities

Although Balos Lagoon is relatively remote and unspoiled, it offers some basic amenities for visitors:

  • Sunbeds and umbrellas for rent
  • A small canteen selling snacks and drinks
  • Toilets and changing facilities
  • A beach bar

Keep in mind that it's essential to bring your own supplies such as water, sunscreen, and snacks if you're planning on spending the day at this remarkable beach destination.

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