Beach Weather in Kato Zakros Bay, Crete, Greece

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BEACH WEATHER MONTHLY AVERAGES

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Best
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Best
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
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16°
 
Sea
16°
 
Sea
16°
 
Sea
18°
 
Sea
18°
 
Sea
22°
Swim
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24°
Swim
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25°
Swim
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24°
Swim
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23°
Swim
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20°
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19°
 

Beach Weather Today in Kato Zakros Bay

Today the maximum temperature will be 20° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 16° 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 plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 13%.

The winds will be side shore and strong at 31kmh from the South West. The strong winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler.

Kato Zakros Bay faces East and sunset will be over the land behind the beach at 08:04 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 Kato Zakros Bay

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 20° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. The average water temperature will be 16° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the 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 13%.

KATO ZAKROS BAY - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Tue 6th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 18° 19° 21° 22° 22° 20° 19°
11% 16% 20% 21% 14% 5% 6% 16%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Wed 7th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 19° 19° 22° 22° 21° 20° 20°
3% 0% 5% 10% 45% 33% 50% 49%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Thu 8th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22° 21° 22° 22° 21° 22° 22° 21°
35% 46% 45% 19% 21% 45% 9% 5%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Fri 9th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21° 21° 20° 21° 22° 22° 21° 20°
0% 0% 2% 9% 2% 4% 9% 96%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Sat 10th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20° 18° 19° 22° 23° 22° 22° 20°
15% 21% 0% 100% 4% 4% 4% 4%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Sun 11th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 18° 18° 20° 21° 21° 19° 17°
15% 26% 13% 9% 1% 0% 0% 1%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Mon 12th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 17° 18° 20° 21° 20° 19° 18°
2% 6% 22% 38% 22% 35% 39% 10%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Tue 6th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15
kmh
27
kmh
27
kmh
31
kmh
29
kmh
26
kmh
20
kmh
21
kmh
0.8m
0.7m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
0.8m
0.6m
0.6m
4.7s 6.4s 6.3s 6.0s 5.6s 5.3s 5.1s 5.0s
Wed 7th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20
kmh
22
kmh
27
kmh
23
kmh
28
kmh
25
kmh
21
kmh
14
kmh
0.7m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
0.9m
1.1m
0.9m
1.0m
4.7s 4.7s 4.6s 4.5s 4.5s 4.5s 4.5s 7.1s
Thu 8th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
30
kmh
29
kmh
24
kmh
24
kmh
21
kmh
24
kmh
18
kmh
14
kmh
0.9m
0.8m
1.2m
0.8m
0.7m
1.4m
0.6m
0.9m
7.1s 4.5s 4.5s 3.2s 3.2s 5.2s 6.9s 5.2s
Fri 9th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
9
kmh
6
kmh
12
kmh
17
kmh
16
kmh
15
kmh
4
kmh
7
kmh
0.6m
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
0.8m
0.7m
0.5m
0.4m
6.2s 5.0s 4.7s 5.3s 5.1s 5.1s 4.8s 4.7s
Sat 10th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
14
kmh
12
kmh
8
kmh
9
kmh
16
kmh
7
kmh
19
kmh
0.9m
1.0m
1.0m
0.8m
0.8m
0.7m
1.4m
1.2m
4.5s 4.5s 4.5s 4.5s 4.5s 4.5s 5.6s 5.4s
Sun 11th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25
kmh
31
kmh
33
kmh
37
kmh
43
kmh
37
kmh
30
kmh
27
kmh
1.1m
1.1m
0.9m
0.8m
0.9m
1.3m
1.3m
1.5m
5.1s 4.9s 4.6s 4.6s 4.0s 5.5s 6.2s 6.4s
Mon 12th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
30
kmh
22
kmh
15
kmh
23
kmh
9
kmh
12
kmh
8
kmh
12
kmh
1.5m
1.4m
1.4m
1.3m
1.3m
1.0m
1.1m
0.8m
6.4s 6.5s 5.9s 5.6s 6.6s 6.2s 6.2s 5.6s
Tue 6th May
3:11 AM 10:16 AM 3:08 PM 8:45 PM
0.08 0.17 0.11 0.17
Wed 7th May
3:36 AM 10:24 AM 3:58 PM 9:33 PM
0.08 0.17 0.11 0.17
Thu 8th May
3:57 AM 10:37 AM 4:40 PM 10:11 PM
0.08 0.18 0.10 0.17
Fri 9th May
4:16 AM 10:53 AM 5:17 PM 10:44 PM
0.08 0.19 0.09 0.17
Sat 10th May
4:36 AM 11:13 AM 5:52 PM 11:16 PM
0.08 0.20 0.09 0.17
Sun 11th May
4:57 AM 11:35 AM 6:26 PM 11:46 PM
0.08 0.21 0.08 0.16
Mon 12th May
5:18 AM 11:59 AM 6:59 PM
0.09 0.21 0.08
Tue 6th May
22°
0.0mm
17kmh SSW
13%
Wed 7th May
22°
0.0mm
13kmh S
24%
Thu 8th May
23°
0.0mm
15kmh SW
28%
Fri 9th May
22°
0.0mm
10kmh SE
15%
Sat 10th May
23°
0.0mm
8kmh SE
19%
Sun 11th May
21°
0.0mm
21kmh NNE
8%
Mon 12th May
21°
0.0mm
6kmh SW
21%
Tue 13th May
21°
0.0mm
18kmh SW
7%
Wed 14th May
21°
0.0mm
13kmh WSW
8%
Thu 15th May
20°
0.0mm
6kmh SW
26%
Fri 16th May
21°
0.0mm
12kmh SSE
17%
Sat 17th May
20°
0.0mm
33kmh WSW
26%
Sun 18th May
20°
0.2mm
28kmh WSW
19%
Mon 19th May
19°
0.5mm
13kmh SSW
47%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 21° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 16° 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 0.4mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 20%.

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

Taking a Holiday at Kato Zakros Bay, Crete, Greece

Kato Zakros Bay is a beautiful beach destination located on the eastern coast of Crete, Greece. This lesser known gem offers a serene and relaxing atmosphere, perfect for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. With its crystal-clear waters and stunning natural surroundings, Kato Zakros Bay is an ideal spot for beach aficionados seeking tranquility and natural beauty.

Beach Type

The beach at Kato Zakros Bay is composed of coarse sand mixed with pebbles, providing a unique texture underfoot. The waters are crystal clear, making it an excellent spot for snorkeling and diving enthusiasts. The presence of rocks and a nearby reef attract a variety of marine life, making underwater exploration even more fascinating in this area.

Beach Activities

Popular beach activities at Kato Zakros Bay include:

  • Swimming: The clear waters are perfect for swimming and cooling off during the warm summer months.
  • Snorkeling: The rocky shoreline and nearby reef provide an interesting underwater landscape to explore with abundant marine life.
  • Diving: Kato Zakros Bay is known for its excellent diving spots where you can discover the diverse underwater world.
  • Hiking: There are several hiking trails in the surrounding area that offer breathtaking views of the bay and its natural beauty.
  • Relaxing: With its quiet atmosphere, Kato Zakros Bay is ideal for those seeking relaxation away from crowded tourist destinations.

Accommodations

While there are no large-scale resorts at Kato Zakros Bay, there are several smaller hotels and guesthouses in the area that cater to visitors. Some options include:

  • Terra Minoika Villas: A complex of traditional stone villas offering self-catering accommodations with stunning sea views.
  • Coral Rooms: A family-run guesthouse located steps away from the beachfront with comfortable rooms overlooking the bay.

Areas to Stay In

Kato Zakros itself is a small village with limited accommodation options. However, nearby areas such as Zakros and Xerokampos offer additional lodging choices. These areas provide a more authentic experience of Cretan life, with local restaurants and cafes to explore.

Beach Amenities

Kato Zakros Bay offers several amenities for visitors to enjoy during their stay:

  • Sunbeds and umbrellas: Available for rent along the beachfront.
  • Tavernas: A few traditional Greek tavernas are located near the beach, serving delicious local cuisine and fresh seafood.
  • Parking: Limited parking spaces are available near the beach area.
  • Restrooms: Public restrooms can be found in the vicinity of the beach.

Overall, Kato Zakros Bay is an idyllic beach destination for those seeking a peaceful holiday surrounded by pristine natural beauty. With its clear waters, diverse marine life, and tranquil atmosphere, it is well worth considering for your next vacation in Crete.

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