Beach Weather in Elafonissi Beach, Crete, Greece

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Beach Weather Today in Elafonissi Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 10° 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 some sunshine and occasionally cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 51%.

The winds will be side shore and moderate at 19kmh from the North-Northwest. The moderate winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler.

Elafonissi Beach faces Southwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 06:10 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 72% 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 Elafonissi Beach

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 10° which is too cold 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 2 days of very light rain with an average of 0.3mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 0.1mm of rain and Sunday will have 0.5mm of rain. Expect overcast skies and very little possibility of sunshine with an average cloud cover of 82%.

ELAFONISSI BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Tue 18th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 11° 11° 12° 16° 16° 14° 12°
5% 73% 85% 39% 79% 25% 72% 36%
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 19th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 10° 10° 11° 13° 12° 11°
37% 77% 70% 78% 100% 100% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 1.7mm 1.6mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Thu 20th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
100% 100% 100% 81% 85% 92% 79% 68%
0.3mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Fri 21st February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
69% 92% 98% 98% 98% 100% 78% 100%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Sat 22nd February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
100% 79% 77% 79% 80% 68% 64% 50%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Sun 23rd February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
79% 82% 80% 85% 94% 96% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.2mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Mon 24th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
98% 93% 80% 60% 51% 17% 0% 0%
0.3mm 0.4mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Tue 18th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16
kmh
15
kmh
13
kmh
12
kmh
15
kmh
18
kmh
19
kmh
17
kmh
1.3m
1.1m
1.0m
0.9m
0.9m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
6.9s 6.6s 6.4s 6.2s 6.0s 5.0s 4.8s 4.7s
Wed 19th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14
kmh
14
kmh
12
kmh
6
kmh
16
kmh
26
kmh
35
kmh
37
kmh
0.6m
0.4m
0.5m
0.5m
0.9m
1.7m
1.6m
2.0m
5.4s 5.2s 4.2s 4.8s 4.8s 4.8s 5.0s 5.9s
Thu 20th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
40
kmh
38
kmh
36
kmh
35
kmh
36
kmh
38
kmh
40
kmh
38
kmh
2.0m
1.9m
1.6m
1.6m
2.0m
2.0m
2.0m
2.1m
6.3s 7.0s 6.8s 6.8s 6.8s 6.8s 6.8s 6.8s
Fri 21st February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
36
kmh
35
kmh
36
kmh
38
kmh
41
kmh
41
kmh
41
kmh
39
kmh
2.0m
1.9m
1.9m
1.9m
2.0m
2.0m
1.8m
1.7m
6.8s 6.8s 6.8s 6.8s 6.8s 6.8s 6.8s 6.8s
Sat 22nd February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
37
kmh
39
kmh
40
kmh
34
kmh
25
kmh
22
kmh
24
kmh
18
kmh
1.6m
1.7m
1.7m
1.5m
1.5m
1.5m
1.4m
1.3m
6.8s 6.8s 6.8s 6.8s 6.8s 6.8s 6.8s 6.8s
Sun 23rd February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20
kmh
20
kmh
21
kmh
12
kmh
9
kmh
12
kmh
17
kmh
26
kmh
1.4m
1.5m
1.4m
1.2m
0.8m
0.8m
1.2m
1.2m
6.8s 6.8s 6.8s 6.8s 5.0s 5.0s 5.0s 5.0s
Mon 24th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
33
kmh
36
kmh
36
kmh
27
kmh
21
kmh
21
kmh
18
kmh
18
kmh
1.2m
1.3m
1.4m
1.3m
1.0m
1.0m
0.9m
0.7m
5.0s 5.0s 5.0s 5.0s 5.2s 5.2s 5.2s 5.1s
Tue 18th February
7:58 AM 2:36 PM 8:34 PM
0.09 0.18 0.11
Wed 19th February
1:47 AM 8:05 AM 3:17 PM 9:42 PM
0.17 0.09 0.18 0.12
Thu 20th February
1:35 AM 8:01 AM 4:23 PM
0.16 0.10 0.17
Fri 21st February
7:33 AM 6:57 PM
0.10 0.18
Sat 22nd February
5:11 AM 8:40 PM
0.10 0.19
Sun 23rd February
4:49 AM 10:33 AM 1:51 PM 9:23 PM
0.09 0.15 0.11 0.20
Mon 24th February
4:58 AM 10:32 AM 2:58 PM 9:56 PM
0.08 0.15 0.10 0.21
Tue 18th February
16°
0.0mm
12kmh NW
51%
Wed 19th February
14°
3.8mm
15kmh NE
82%
Thu 20th February
0.5mm
23kmh NNE
88%
Fri 21st February
0.7mm
26kmh NNE
91%
Sat 22nd February
0.1mm
22kmh NE
74%
Sun 23rd February
0.5mm
14kmh NE
89%
Mon 24th February
0.9mm
19kmh NNE
49%
Tue 25th February
12°
0.0mm
6kmh NE
0%
Wed 26th February
16°
0.0mm
13kmh WNW
40%
Thu 27th February
15°
0.0mm
8kmh ESE
55%
Fri 28th February
16°
0.0mm
5kmh SE
33%
Sat 1st March
18°
0.3mm
21kmh WSW
70%
Sun 2nd March
17°
0.4mm
13kmh WSW
59%
Mon 3rd March
17°
0.0mm
9kmh NW
10%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 13° which is too cold 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 8 days of very light rain with an average of 0.9mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 57%.

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

Taking a Holiday at Elafonissi Beach, Crete, Greece

Elafonissi Beach in Crete, Greece, is one of those rare places where the natural beauty can leave you truly speechless. Known for its shimmering waters and scenic views, a holiday at Elafonissi Beach promises relaxation and an escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Beach Type

Elafonissi Beach is renowned for its unique and stunning pinkish-white sand, which gets its color from the thousands of broken seashells mixed with the sand. This fine sand against the backdrop of turquoise water creates a tropical paradise-like feel. The beach is mostly sandy with some areas having coarse sand and small pebbles. Although not abundant in rocks or reefs directly at the beachfront, there are spots nearby that cater to snorkelers and divers looking to explore marine life.

Beach Activities

  • Swimming: The crystal-clear shallow waters make for ideal swimming conditions, especially for families with children.
  • Snorkeling: While Elafonissi itself may not be a snorkeling hotspot due to its sandy bottom, nearby coves offer opportunities to see marine life among rocks.
  • Sunbathing: The expansive area covered with soft pinkish-white sand provides a perfect place for sunbathing.
  • Kitesurfing & Windsurfing: On windier days, these activities are popular due to favorable wind conditions.
  • Paddleboarding: Calm days are perfect for paddleboarding across the flat water surface.
  • Exploring: Walk across to the island when the tide is low to discover more secluded spots and enjoy nature.

Accommodations

Directly on Elafonissi Beach there aren't any resorts or hotels due to environmental protection laws. However, nearby areas offer various accommodation options ranging from luxury resorts to budget-friendly hotels. Some notable mentions include:

  • Elafonisi Resort by Kalomirakis Family
  • Innahorion

These accommodations provide convenient access to the beach while respecting the natural landscape.

Areas to Stay In

For those looking for places to stay when visiting Elafonissi Beach, consider:

  • Chania: A picturesque town located about 1.5 hours away by car offering a mix of history, culture, and vibrant nightlife.
  • Kissamos: Closer than Chania and more laid back; it's perfect for tourists looking for a peaceful retreat near beautiful beaches.

These areas provide different experiences - Chania is bustling with activities whereas Kissamos offers tranquility closer to Elafonissi.

Beach Amenities

Elafonissi Beach offers several amenities that include:

  • Sunbeds and umbrellas (for rent)
  • Lifeguard services during peak season
  • Snack bars offering food and drinks
  • Showers and changing rooms
  • Restroom facilities
  • A small parking area

Keep in mind that during peak tourist seasons, it's best to arrive early at Elafonissi Beach as amenities such as sunbeds can be quickly occupied.

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