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16°
 
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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 15° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 17° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 9%.

The winds will be side shore and moderate at 20kmh from the East-Northeast. The moderate winds will make the temperatures feel colder.

Balos Lagoon faces Northwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 05:40 PM. The skies should be very clear at that time, ideal for a sunset.

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

Today - Sunday the maximum daily temperatures will be 15° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 17° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water.

Today, Sunday will be dry with no rain showers. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 9%.

BALOS LAGOON - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Sun 19th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 11° 12° 13° 15° 15° 12° 12°
13% 8% 9% 4% 2% 25% 8% 4%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Mon 20th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 11° 9° 10° 15° 15° 10° 10°
100% 33% 7% 100% 12% 20% 22% 16%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Tue 21st January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 9° 9° 11° 15° 16° 12° 10°
6% 6% 13% 23% 82% 85% 0% 10%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Wed 22nd January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
9° 9° 9° 11° 16° 16° 13° 12°
8% 2% 3% 4% 80% 84% 81% 8%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Thu 23rd January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 12° 11° 11° 15° 16° 13° 11°
10% 3% 7% 6% 3% 1% 2% 5%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Fri 24th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 10° 12° 14° 16° 16° 14° 13°
10% 26% 38% 47% 45% 40% 39% 45%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Sat 25th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 12° 12° 13° 16° 16° 14° 12°
26% 19% 10% 5% 4% 3% 2% 2%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Sun 19th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18
kmh
16
kmh
15
kmh
17
kmh
20
kmh
17
kmh
16
kmh
14
kmh
0.7m
0.6m
0.6m
1.1m
0.8m
0.6m
1.0m
0.6m
0.1s 8.5s 7.9s 4.7s 7.3s 7.0s 4.4s 7.0s
Mon 20th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15
kmh
17
kmh
15
kmh
7
kmh
17
kmh
13
kmh
8
kmh
8
kmh
0.9m
0.7m
0.5m
0.9m
0.6m
0.5m
1.0m
1.0m
4.4s 7.1s 7.1s 4.4s 7.1s 6.9s 5.2s 5.3s
Tue 21st January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
10
kmh
11
kmh
17
kmh
20
kmh
17
kmh
16
kmh
17
kmh
0.9m
0.7m
0.6m
0.8m
0.8m
0.7m
0.6m
0.7m
5.3s 5.2s 5.0s 4.8s 4.5s 4.2s 4.0s 3.9s
Wed 22nd January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18
kmh
19
kmh
19
kmh
22
kmh
25
kmh
24
kmh
20
kmh
17
kmh
0.7m
0.8m
0.8m
0.9m
1.0m
1.0m
0.9m
0.8m
3.9s 3.9s 3.9s 3.9s 3.9s 3.9s 3.9s 3.9s
Thu 23rd January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17
kmh
13
kmh
8
kmh
12
kmh
15
kmh
15
kmh
12
kmh
13
kmh
0.8m
0.6m
0.4m
0.7m
0.5m
0.6m
0.5m
0.5m
3.9s 3.9s 3.9s 5.3s 5.3s 5.3s 5.3s 5.3s
Fri 24th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14
kmh
14
kmh
14
kmh
12
kmh
14
kmh
9
kmh
3
kmh
6
kmh
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.5m
0.5m
0.3m
0.2m
0.2m
5.3s 5.3s 5.3s 5.1s 5.2s 5.2s 4.0s 3.8s
Sat 25th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
8
kmh
9
kmh
12
kmh
9
kmh
10
kmh
9
kmh
8
kmh
5
kmh
0.2m
0.2m
0.4m
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
0.1m
5.3s 5.2s 5.1s 5.0s 4.9s 4.9s 4.9s 4.9s
Sun 19th January
8:52 AM 3:10 PM 8:11 PM
0.08 0.16 0.11
Mon 20th January
2:17 AM 9:16 AM 3:58 PM 9:06 PM
0.18 0.09 0.17 0.12
Tue 21st January
2:39 AM 9:42 AM 4:58 PM 11:01 PM
0.17 0.09 0.17 0.12
Wed 22nd January
2:44 AM 10:13 AM 6:26 PM
0.16 0.10 0.17
Thu 23rd January
11:09 AM 7:59 PM
0.10 0.18
Fri 24th January
4:54 AM 8:49 AM 12:37 PM 8:54 PM
0.11 0.14 0.11 0.19
Sat 25th January
5:00 AM 9:55 AM 1:54 PM 9:35 PM
0.10 0.14 0.10 0.20
Sun 19th January
15°
0.0mm
15kmh ENE
9%
Mon 20th January
16°
0.0mm
13kmh ENE
38%
Tue 21st January
16°
0.0mm
10kmh NW
28%
Wed 22nd January
16°
0.1mm
21kmh WNW
33%
Thu 23rd January
16°
0.0mm
15kmh WNW
4%
Fri 24th January
17°
0.0mm
12kmh WNW
36%
Sat 25th January
16°
0.0mm
8kmh ENE
8%
Sun 26th January
16°
0.0mm
7kmh NNE
3%
Mon 27th January
15°
0.0mm
10kmh NNE
5%
Tue 28th January
14°
0.4mm
12kmh NE
41%
Wed 29th January
10°
3.2mm
33kmh NNE
97%
Thu 30th January
10°
1.7mm
22kmh NNE
97%
Fri 31st January
11°
1.1mm
12kmh ENE
88%
Sat 1st February
10°
9.5mm
32kmh NNW
94%

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Next 14 day Beach Weather in Balos Lagoon

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 14° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 17° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. There will be 6 days of light rain with an average of 2.7mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 42%.

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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