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Today the maximum temperature will be 9° 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 lots of sunshine and clear skies with an average cloud cover of 33%.
The winds will be side shore and moderate at 23kmh from the South East. The moderate winds will make the temperatures feel colder.
Elafonissi Beach faces Southwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 06:10 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.
This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 9° 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 1.1mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 1.0mm of rain and Sunday will have 1.1mm of rain. Expect overcast skies and very little possibility of sunshine with an average cloud cover of 93%.
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10° | 9° | 9° | 11° | 15° | 16° | 13° | 11° |
96% | 20% | 30% | 39% | 9% | 50% | 14% | 11% |
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10° | 10° | 10° | 12° | 16° | 15° | 13° | 11° |
12% | 5% | 10% | 16% | 71% | 88% | 41% | 29% |
0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.1mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm |
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31% | 74% | 78% | 60% | 86% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.1mm | 0.1mm | 0.3mm | 0.7mm | 1.4mm | 2.6mm |
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100% | 100% | 100% | 91% | 97% | 85% | 75% | 59% |
0.2mm | 0.1mm | 0.1mm | 0.1mm | 0.1mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm |
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7° | 7° | 7° | 7° | 8° | 8° | 7° | 7° |
71% | 87% | 85% | 88% | 73% | 75% | 62% | 79% |
0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.1mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm |
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7° | 6° | 5° | 5° | 7° | 7° | 5° | 3° |
95% | 96% | 93% | 100% | 99% | 97% | 95% | 91% |
0.1mm | 0.2mm | 0.1mm | 0.2mm | 0.1mm | 0.1mm | 0.1mm | 0.1mm |
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70% | 74% | 96% | 95% | 93% | 99% | 98% | 100% |
0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.1mm | 0.1mm | 0.1mm | 0.2mm | 0.3mm | 0.3mm |
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6.6s | 7.4s | 8.7s | 8.8s | 8.5s | 8.1s | 7.7s | 7.3s |
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8 kmh
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4 kmh
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10 kmh
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13 kmh
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11 kmh
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6.9s | 6.6s | 6.4s | 6.2s | 6.0s | 5.9s | 5.6s | 5.5s |
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4.6s | 5.2s | 5.0s | 4.9s | 4.9s | 4.5s | 5.5s | 5.7s |
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5.7s | 5.7s | 5.7s | 5.7s | 5.7s | 7.2s | 7.2s | 7.2s |
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7.2s | 7.2s | 7.2s | 7.2s | 7.2s | 7.2s | 7.2s | 7.2s |
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7.2s | 7.2s | 7.2s | 7.2s | 7.2s | 7.2s | 7.2s | 7.2s |
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7.2s | 7.2s | 7.2s | 6.3s | 6.1s | 6.1s | 6.1s | 6.1s |
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0.17 | 0.09 | 0.18 | 0.11 |
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0.16 | 0.10 | 0.17 |
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0.09 | 0.15 | 0.11 | 0.20 |
Mon 17th February |
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15° |
0.0mm |
9kmh NE |
33% |
Tue 18th February |
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16° |
0.1mm |
7kmh NNE |
34% |
Wed 19th February |
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15° |
5.2mm |
13kmh ENE |
78% |
Thu 20th February |
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9° |
0.6mm |
23kmh NNE |
88% |
Fri 21st February |
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8° |
0.1mm |
24kmh NE |
77% |
Sat 22nd February |
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7° |
1.0mm |
22kmh NE |
95% |
Sun 23rd February |
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8° |
1.1mm |
25kmh NE |
90% |
Mon 24th February |
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9° |
1.5mm |
22kmh NNE |
74% |
Tue 25th February |
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13° |
0.0mm |
8kmh WNW |
3% |
Wed 26th February |
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16° |
0.0mm |
24kmh W |
0% |
Thu 27th February |
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17° |
0.0mm |
10kmh W |
12% |
Fri 28th February |
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17° |
0.0mm |
5kmh SSE |
23% |
Sat 1st March |
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15° |
2.4mm |
27kmh WSW |
57% |
Sun 2nd March |
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14° |
0.2mm |
31kmh W |
74% |
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 9 days of very light rain with an average of 1.4mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 53%.
If you are sailing, windsurfing, fishing, surfing etc. in Elafonissi Beach don't forget to check the tide and wind and wave conditions
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.
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.
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:
These accommodations provide convenient access to the beach while respecting the natural landscape.
For those looking for places to stay when visiting Elafonissi Beach, consider:
These areas provide different experiences - Chania is bustling with activities whereas Kissamos offers tranquility closer to Elafonissi.
Elafonissi Beach offers several amenities that include:
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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Beaches recommended for you today, this weekend, in the next 2 weeks or in any month of the year.