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BEACH WEATHER MONTHLY AVERAGES

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16°
 
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16°
 
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15°
 
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16°
 
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17°
 
Sea
22°
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24°
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25°
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25°
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23°
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Beach Weather Today in Elafonissi Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 25° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 20° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 5%.

The winds will be side shore and moderate at 22kmh from the North. The moderate winds will keep the temperatures feeling fresher.

Elafonissi Beach faces Southwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 08:39 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 Elafonissi Beach

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 25° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 20° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water.

There will be no rainy days at all this weekend. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 7%.

ELAFONISSI BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Wed 10th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21° 20° 20° 25° 26° 26° 26° 20°
11% 12% 8% 5% 4% 2% 0% 0%
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 11th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20° 20° 20° 25° 27° 27° 26° 21°
0% 3% 2% 0% 2% 5% 4% 0%
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 12th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20° 20° 20° 26° 27° 26° 26° 20°
2% 2% 3% 4% 5% 6% 4% 40%
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 June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20° 19° 19° 24° 25° 25° 24° 20°
26% 2% 3% 5% 6% 5% 5% 8%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Sun 14th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20° 19° 19° 23° 24° 25° 24° 20°
14% 16% 13% 8% 5% 4% 3% 0%
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 June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 19° 18° 23° 25° 25° 25° 20°
4% 7% 3% 0% 2% 4% 2% 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°
Tue 16th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 19° 19° 25° 27° 27° 26° 20°
3% 0% 0% 0% 0% 8% 0% 0%
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 10th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20
kmh
19
kmh
15
kmh
14
kmh
16
kmh
19
kmh
22
kmh
19
kmh
0.8m
0.7m
0.6m
0.8m
1.0m
0.9m
0.9m
0.7m
4.7s 4.5s 4.3s 4.2s 4.2s 4.2s 4.2s 3.5s
Thu 11th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18
kmh
19
kmh
14
kmh
15
kmh
19
kmh
21
kmh
22
kmh
16
kmh
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.8m
0.9m
1.0m
0.7m
0.6m
3.2s 3.1s 3.1s 3.1s 3.1s 3.1s 3.1s 3.1s
Fri 12th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14
kmh
13
kmh
14
kmh
18
kmh
19
kmh
19
kmh
18
kmh
17
kmh
0.5m
0.4m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
2.9s 3.0s 3.0s 3.4s 3.4s 3.7s 3.7s 3.8s
Sat 13th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15
kmh
12
kmh
10
kmh
11
kmh
12
kmh
15
kmh
18
kmh
20
kmh
0.6m
0.6m
0.5m
0.5m
0.8m
1.3m
1.6m
1.5m
3.9s 3.9s 3.9s 4.9s 6.2s 7.0s 7.2s 7.5s
Sun 14th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18
kmh
19
kmh
13
kmh
6
kmh
8
kmh
9
kmh
9
kmh
12
kmh
1.4m
1.5m
1.5m
0.7m
1.6m
1.5m
1.3m
1.3m
7.8s 8.2s 8.2s 8.3s 8.2s 8.1s 8.0s 8.0s
Mon 15th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15
kmh
20
kmh
16
kmh
15
kmh
12
kmh
17
kmh
19
kmh
21
kmh
1.3m
1.3m
1.3m
1.5m
1.1m
1.0m
1.1m
1.1m
7.9s 8.0s 7.8s 7.8s 7.3s 7.2s 7.2s 6.8s
Tue 16th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21
kmh
19
kmh
12
kmh
12
kmh
19
kmh
24
kmh
21
kmh
17
kmh
1.1m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
0.8m
6.4s 6.0s 5.8s 5.7s 5.8s 6.0s 5.7s 5.5s
Wed 10th June
5:57 AM 12:45 PM 7:16 PM
0.24 0.29 0.25
Thu 11th June
12:30 AM 6:30 AM 1:08 PM 7:52 PM
0.27 0.24 0.29 0.23
Fri 12th June
1:37 AM 7:00 AM 1:32 PM 8:28 PM
0.26 0.23 0.29 0.22
Sat 13th June
2:30 AM 7:27 AM 1:58 PM 9:03 PM
0.25 0.23 0.29 0.21
Sun 14th June
3:18 AM 7:53 AM 2:24 PM 9:37 PM
0.25 0.23 0.29 0.21
Mon 15th June
4:04 AM 8:17 AM 2:52 PM 10:08 PM
0.25 0.24 0.30 0.22
Tue 16th June
4:52 AM 8:38 AM 3:19 PM 10:37 PM
0.26 0.25 0.30 0.23
Wed 10th June
26°
0.0mm
13kmh N
5%
Thu 11th June
27°
0.0mm
11kmh NNE
2%
Fri 12th June
27°
0.0mm
17kmh NW
8%
Sat 13th June
25°
0.0mm
17kmh NNE
7%
Sun 14th June
25°
0.0mm
17kmh NE
7%
Mon 15th June
25°
0.0mm
12kmh NNE
3%
Tue 16th June
27°
0.0mm
10kmh NNE
1%
Wed 17th June
27°
0.0mm
18kmh NE
3%
Thu 18th June
26°
0.0mm
13kmh NNE
1%
Fri 19th June
27°
0.0mm
9kmh N
0%
Sat 20th June
28°
0.0mm
13kmh NW
0%
Sun 21st June
29°
0.0mm
10kmh NNW
1%
Mon 22nd June
29°
0.0mm
20kmh WNW
0%
Tue 23rd June
29°
0.0mm
17kmh NW
0%

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Next 14 day Beach Weather in Elafonissi Beach

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 27° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 20° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water. There will be no rainy days at all. Average cloud cover will be 3%.

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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