Beach Weather in Elafonsi, Crete, Greece

BEACH WEATHER MONTHLY AVERAGES
Best
Best
Best
Best
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Sea
16°
 
Sea
16°
 
Sea
15°
 
Sea
16°
 
Sea
17°
 
Sea
22°
Swim
Sea
24°
Swim
Sea
25°
Swim
Sea
25°
Swim
Sea
23°
Swim
Sea
20°
Swim
Sea
18°
 
BEACH WEATHER FORECAST
Wed 6th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 12° 11° 13° 18° 18° 14° 14°
76% 71% 58% 79% 84% 75% 82% 73%
0.2mm 0.0mm 1.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Thu 7th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 15° 14° 16° 18° 15° 14° 15°
93% 73% 100% 80% 82% 93% 100% 74%
0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 2.4mm 0.5mm 0.3mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Fri 8th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 11° 11° 13° 16° 14° 12° 12°
70% 4% 85% 6% 86% 53% 75% 83%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.3mm 0.1mm 0.0mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Sat 9th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 12° 12° 13° 15° 16° 14° 13°
88% 52% 11% 9% 8% 30% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Sun 10th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 12° 12° 12° 13° 13° 12° 13°
100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
2.6mm 3.5mm 2.0mm 1.3mm 1.0mm 0.4mm 0.1mm 0.1mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Mon 11th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 12° 12° 11° 12° 12° 11° 10°
100% 100% 100% 99% 97% 100% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.2mm 0.4mm 0.3mm 0.3mm 0.5mm 0.7mm 0.7mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Tue 12th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 11° 11° 12° 12° 12° 11° 10°
100% 100% 100% 94% 75% 49% 30% 47%
0.5mm 0.3mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Wed 6th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22
kmh
30
kmh
32
kmh
28
kmh
32
kmh
29
kmh
23
kmh
20
kmh
0.7m
1.1m
1.1m
1.0m
1.3m
1.1m
1.0m
0.6m
6.3s 4.2s 4.2s 4.2s 4.2s 4.2s 4.2s 8.0s
Thu 7th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24
kmh
22
kmh
16
kmh
18
kmh
21
kmh
14
kmh
15
kmh
23
kmh
0.9m
0.8m
0.5m
0.4m
1.0m
0.8m
0.3m
1.5m
7.6s 7.3s 7.4s 7.3s 6.9s 6.6s 6.8s 6.7s
Fri 8th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25
kmh
30
kmh
34
kmh
36
kmh
39
kmh
33
kmh
19
kmh
15
kmh
1.7m
1.4m
1.4m
1.4m
1.4m
1.3m
0.9m
0.4m
6.7s 6.7s 6.7s 6.7s 6.7s 6.7s 6.7s 7.2s
Sat 9th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
7
kmh
3
kmh
12
kmh
21
kmh
21
kmh
23
kmh
24
kmh
22
kmh
0.3m
0.1m
1.3m
0.8m
0.7m
0.6m
0.5m
0.6m
7.3s 7.2s 7.0s 6.7s 7.0s 6.2s 6.0s 5.0s
Sun 10th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16
kmh
15
kmh
15
kmh
23
kmh
25
kmh
22
kmh
30
kmh
28
kmh
0.8m
0.6m
0.8m
0.7m
0.9m
1.1m
1.1m
1.0m
5.6s 5.6s 4.5s 4.6s 4.4s 5.0s 7.5s 7.4s
Mon 11th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
28
kmh
33
kmh
36
kmh
37
kmh
38
kmh
42
kmh
41
kmh
45
kmh
1.2m
1.1m
1.1m
1.2m
1.2m
1.4m
1.3m
1.6m
4.4s 6.8s 8.1s 7.5s 7.3s 6.8s 6.6s 6.1s
Tue 12th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
42
kmh
39
kmh
35
kmh
29
kmh
28
kmh
30
kmh
27
kmh
25
kmh
1.7m
1.7m
1.6m
1.4m
1.3m
1.1m
0.9m
0.8m
6.0s 5.8s 5.7s 5.4s 5.4s 5.4s 5.4s 5.4s
Wed 6th December
1:34 AM 7:27 AM 2:23 PM 7:57 PM
0.30 0.10 0.30 0.00
Thu 7th December
2:40 AM 8:26 AM 3:17 PM 8:59 PM
0.30 0.10 0.30 0.10
Fri 8th December
3:30 AM 9:18 AM 4:01 PM 9:53 PM
0.30 0.10 0.20 0.10
Sat 9th December
4:13 AM 10:05 AM 4:40 PM 10:39 PM
0.20 0.10 0.20 0.10
Sun 10th December
4:51 AM 10:48 AM 5:17 PM 11:22 PM
0.20 0.20 0.10 0.20
Mon 11th December
5:29 AM 11:31 AM 5:54 PM
0.20 0.20 0.10
Tue 12th December
12:04 AM 6:06 AM 12:13 PM 6:32 PM
0.20 0.10 0.20 0.10
Wed 6th December
19°
1.3mm
24kmh W
74%
Thu 7th December
18°
3.3mm
12kmh W
86%
Fri 8th December
16°
0.5mm
31kmh W
57%
Sat 9th December
16°
0.1mm
14kmh E
49%
Sun 10th December
13°
11.0mm
23kmh NE
100%
Mon 11th December
12°
3.1mm
18kmh NNE
99%
Tue 12th December
12°
1.1mm
12kmh NE
74%
Wed 13th December
16°
0.0mm
4kmh SE
4%
Thu 14th December
19°
0.0mm
8kmh WSW
6%
Fri 15th December
19°
0.0mm
5kmh ENE
26%
Sat 16th December
19°
0.0mm
3kmh ENE
2%
Sun 17th December
18°
0.6mm
12kmh ENE
31%
Mon 18th December
13°
2.6mm
14kmh NE
99%
Tue 19th December
11°
0.7mm
10kmh ENE
94%

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 10 days of light rain with an average of 2.4mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 57%.

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

Taking a Holiday at Elafonsi, Crete, Greece

Elafonisi is a beautiful beach located on the southwestern coast of Crete, Greece. This picturesque beach is famous for its crystal-clear waters, white and pink sand, and stunning views. Elafonisi Beach is a perfect destination for those looking to relax and enjoy the beauty of nature on their holiday.

Beach Type

Elafonisi Beach is known for its powdery white sand mixed with pink sand that comes from crushed shells. The unique color combination gives the beach an exotic and romantic ambiance. The shoreline is mostly sandy, but there are also some rocky areas and small pebbles in certain parts of the beach. These rocky areas make it an excellent spot for snorkeling as they provide a habitat for various marine species.

Beach Activities

The clear turquoise waters at Elafonisi Beach are ideal for swimming and snorkeling. The shallow water near the shore makes it perfect for families with young children to play safely. Snorkeling is especially popular in the rocky areas where you can observe colorful fish and other marine life.

Another popular activity at Elafonisi Beach is windsurfing due to the constant breezes that create favorable conditions for this sport. Additionally, you can rent sunbeds and umbrellas to relax under while soaking up the sun or take a leisurely walk along the shoreline to explore its hidden coves.

Accommodations

While there are no large resorts or hotels directly on Elafonisi Beach, there are several accommodation options nearby:

  1. Elafonisi Resort by Kalomirakis Family: A family-run resort offering rooms and apartments with sea views and modern amenities.
  2. Glykeria Rooms: A budget-friendly accommodation option featuring simple yet comfortable rooms close to the beach.
  3. Innahorion Hotel: A small hotel with traditional Cretan architecture offering comfortable rooms in a quiet environment.
  4. Aspri Petra Apartments: A self-catering apartment complex with fully equipped units and a swimming pool.

Areas to Stay In

When visiting Elafonisi Beach, it's recommended to stay in the nearby villages of Kefali, Vathi, and Elos. These charming villages offer authentic Greek experiences and are close to both Elafonisi Beach and the famous Elafonisi Lagoon. Staying in these villages allows you to enjoy a peaceful environment away from the crowds while still being within easy reach of the beach.

Beach Amenities

Elafonisi Beach offers several amenities for visitors, including:

  • Sunbeds and umbrellas for rent
  • Lifeguard services during peak season
  • Public restrooms and showers
  • A small beach bar for refreshments
  • Parking facilities near the beach entrance

With its unique pink sand, crystal-clear waters, and various activities on offer, Elafonisi Beach is an ideal destination for a memorable holiday in Crete.

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