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Beach Weather Today in Elafonissi Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 19° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. Today the water temperature will be 15° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea.

Today will have 0.3mm of very light rain. Expect lots of sunshine and clear skies with an average cloud cover of 38%.

The winds will be side shore and strong at 33kmh from the North. The strong winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler.

Elafonissi Beach faces Southwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 08:07 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

Today - Sunday the maximum daily temperatures will be 19° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. Today the water temperature will be 15° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea.

Today, Sunday will have 0.3mm of very light rain. Expect lots of sunshine and clear skies with an average cloud cover of 38%.

ELAFONISSI BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Sun 26th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13° 13° 16° 19° 19° 19° 14°
100% 65% 63% 31% 22% 11% 7% 5%
0.2mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Mon 27th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 14° 19° 21° 20° 20° 15°
3% 3% 0% 3% 2% 3% 21% 6%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Tue 28th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 13° 17° 19° 18° 17° 14°
7% 9% 8% 6% 3% 1% 2% 2%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Wed 29th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13° 13° 18° 20° 20° 19° 15°
5% 9% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Thu 30th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 14° 19° 22° 21° 20° 16°
15% 9% 9% 24% 31% 13% 7% 6%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Fri 1st May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 15° 15° 18° 18° 17° 16° 15°
13% 12% 6% 4% 75% 92% 91% 99%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Sat 2nd May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 14° 13° 13° 13° 13° 13°
100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
0.1mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 1.3mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Sun 26th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
32
kmh
33
kmh
30
kmh
25
kmh
24
kmh
23
kmh
24
kmh
22
kmh
1.3m
1.2m
1.2m
1.2m
1.2m
1.1m
0.9m
0.8m
6.8s 5.8s 5.8s 5.9s 5.8s 5.9s 5.8s 5.7s
Mon 27th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19
kmh
21
kmh
19
kmh
17
kmh
19
kmh
19
kmh
18
kmh
18
kmh
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
1.0m
1.0m
0.8m
0.9m
0.8m
5.7s 5.6s 5.5s 5.4s 5.2s 5.1s 4.6s 4.6s
Tue 28th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20
kmh
21
kmh
19
kmh
13
kmh
10
kmh
10
kmh
10
kmh
13
kmh
0.8m
0.8m
0.9m
1.0m
1.0m
0.8m
0.6m
0.8m
4.6s 4.6s 4.6s 4.6s 4.6s 4.3s 4.2s 4.1s
Wed 29th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
11
kmh
5
kmh
7
kmh
7
kmh
3
kmh
7
kmh
12
kmh
0.8m
0.7m
0.4m
0.2m
0.6m
0.9m
0.2m
0.1m
4.0s 4.0s 3.6s 3.4s 4.0s 4.0s 2.1s 2.6s
Thu 30th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15
kmh
14
kmh
19
kmh
21
kmh
17
kmh
19
kmh
22
kmh
6
kmh
0.7m
0.1m
0.1m
0.2m
0.5m
0.6m
0.6m
0.2m
2.5s 3.8s 3.7s 3.1s 3.0s 2.9s 1.4s 2.6s
Fri 1st May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
3
kmh
8
kmh
8
kmh
16
kmh
21
kmh
27
kmh
29
kmh
0.3m
0.8m
0.9m
1.1m
1.2m
1.1m
1.0m
1.1m
2.7s 2.7s 2.7s 2.7s 6.4s 6.5s 4.7s 6.4s
Sat 2nd May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
30
kmh
31
kmh
26
kmh
26
kmh
23
kmh
32
kmh
27
kmh
23
kmh
0.9m
0.7m
0.7m
0.3m
0.3m
0.4m
0.4m
0.3m
7.3s 6.1s 8.2s 6.8s 6.4s 6.0s 5.7s 5.5s
Sun 26th April
3:46 AM 10:29 AM 3:34 PM 9:29 PM
0.08 0.17 0.11 0.18
Mon 27th April
4:10 AM 10:40 AM 4:22 PM 10:10 PM
0.08 0.18 0.10 0.18
Tue 28th April
4:30 AM 10:55 AM 5:02 PM 10:44 PM
0.08 0.19 0.09 0.18
Wed 29th April
4:49 AM 11:13 AM 5:39 PM 11:15 PM
0.08 0.19 0.08 0.17
Thu 30th April
5:08 AM 11:33 AM 6:14 PM 11:45 PM
0.08 0.20 0.08 0.17
Fri 1st May
5:28 AM 11:56 AM 6:47 PM
0.08 0.21 0.08
Sat 2nd May
12:14 AM 5:48 AM 12:20 PM 7:20 PM
0.17 0.09 0.21 0.08
Sun 26th April
19°
0.3mm
6kmh NNW
38%
Mon 27th April
21°
0.0mm
9kmh NNE
5%
Tue 28th April
19°
0.0mm
14kmh NE
4%
Wed 29th April
20°
0.0mm
9kmh NNE
2%
Thu 30th April
22°
0.0mm
10kmh ENE
14%
Fri 1st May
18°
0.4mm
22kmh NE
49%
Sat 2nd May
14°
2.2mm
23kmh NNE
100%
Sun 3rd May
15°
0.2mm
27kmh NE
77%
Mon 4th May
17°
0.0mm
8kmh N
2%
Tue 5th May
19°
0.1mm
16kmh NW
21%
Wed 6th May
19°
0.1mm
11kmh NNE
11%
Thu 7th May
20°
0.0mm
8kmh NNE
0%
Fri 8th May
21°
0.0mm
19kmh WNW
15%
Sat 9th May
24°
0.0mm
25kmh W
27%

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Next 14 day Beach Weather in Elafonissi Beach

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 19° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible on some days. The average water temperature will be 15° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea. There will be 6 days of very light rain with an average of 0.6mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 26%.

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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