Beach Weather in Kato Zakros Bay, Crete, Greece

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16°
 
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16°
 
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18°
 
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18°
 
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22°
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Beach Weather Today in Kato Zakros Bay

Today the maximum temperature will be 18° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. Today the water temperature will be 13° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect lots of sunshine and clear skies with an average cloud cover of 39%.

The winds will be side shore and extremely strong at 58kmh from the South-Southwest. 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 05:40 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 18° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. The average water temperature will be 13° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea.

There will be 2 days of light rain with an average of 3.7mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 5.1mm of rain and Sunday will have 2.2mm of rain. Expect sunshine and sunny skies with an average cloud cover of 45%.

KATO ZAKROS BAY - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Thu 29th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 15° 16° 17° 18° 18° 18° 16°
3% 87% 91% 25% 7% 13% 16% 74%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Fri 30th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 14° 14° 15° 16° 16° 16° 16°
2% 4% 41% 20% 21% 6% 19% 83%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Sat 31st January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 14° 15° 16° 17° 17° 16° 16°
100% 70% 57% 12% 0% 0% 72% 72%
5.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Sun 1st February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 14° 15° 16° 18° 16° 15° 14°
2% 9% 6% 75% 79% 0% 80% 89%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.5mm 0.5mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 1.1mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Mon 2nd February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 15° 14° 14° 15° 14° 13° 12°
71% 77% 78% 100% 63% 58% 86% 77%
0.3mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Tue 3rd February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 12° 12° 12° 13° 13° 13° 12°
76% 81% 73% 55% 8% 3% 11% 13%
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 4th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 12° 12° 13° 14° 15° 14° 14°
5% 7% 2% 3% 0% 1% 10% 19%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Thu 29th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
41
kmh
43
kmh
37
kmh
44
kmh
58
kmh
50
kmh
48
kmh
54
kmh
1.5m
1.6m
1.3m
1.4m
2.2m
1.6m
2.0m
2.2m
5.7s 5.7s 5.7s 5.7s 5.7s 5.7s 5.7s 5.7s
Fri 30th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
59
kmh
47
kmh
29
kmh
42
kmh
31
kmh
35
kmh
40
kmh
40
kmh
2.1m
1.2m
1.7m
1.7m
1.7m
1.7m
1.1m
1.5m
5.7s 5.7s 5.7s 8.2s 7.6s 6.4s 9.9s 7.9s
Sat 31st January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23
kmh
3
kmh
43
kmh
50
kmh
46
kmh
35
kmh
27
kmh
33
kmh
1.6m
1.4m
1.4m
1.4m
1.6m
1.5m
1.3m
1.1m
5.2s 4.0s 4.0s 4.0s 6.0s 5.7s 5.7s 5.7s
Sun 1st February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
34
kmh
30
kmh
30
kmh
47
kmh
37
kmh
35
kmh
42
kmh
48
kmh
1.0m
0.8m
1.5m
1.4m
1.0m
1.8m
1.5m
2.0m
5.7s 6.8s 6.8s 7.3s 7.4s 7.4s 7.4s 7.4s
Mon 2nd February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
33
kmh
58
kmh
62
kmh
60
kmh
56
kmh
49
kmh
42
kmh
41
kmh
2.1m
2.4m
2.3m
1.8m
1.9m
1.3m
1.6m
1.4m
6.3s 6.3s 6.3s 10.6s 11.3s 11.2s 10.8s 10.3s
Tue 3rd February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
42
kmh
46
kmh
42
kmh
41
kmh
37
kmh
35
kmh
34
kmh
28
kmh
1.7m
1.4m
1.3m
1.2m
1.3m
1.4m
1.3m
1.3m
10.0s 9.6s 9.2s 8.9s 8.6s 8.4s 8.2s 7.9s
Wed 4th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23
kmh
18
kmh
15
kmh
8
kmh
4
kmh
1
kmh
7
kmh
10
kmh
1.4m
1.4m
1.1m
0.9m
0.8m
0.4m
0.2m
0.3m
7.7s 7.4s 7.2s 6.9s 6.8s 6.5s 5.0s 4.8s
Thu 29th January
4:44 AM 10:21 AM 2:15 PM 9:37 PM
0.09 0.14 0.10 0.20
Fri 30th January
5:15 AM 10:50 AM 3:21 PM 10:18 PM
0.08 0.15 0.10 0.21
Sat 31st January
5:44 AM 11:16 AM 4:13 PM 10:54 PM
0.07 0.15 0.09 0.22
Sun 1st February
6:12 AM 11:43 AM 4:55 PM 11:27 PM
0.07 0.16 0.09 0.22
Mon 2nd February
6:37 AM 12:10 PM 5:34 PM 11:59 PM
0.06 0.16 0.08 0.22
Tue 3rd February
7:01 AM 12:38 PM 6:09 PM
0.06 0.16 0.08
Wed 4th February
12:29 AM 7:23 AM 1:08 PM 6:44 PM
0.21 0.07 0.17 0.09
Thu 29th January
18°
0.0mm
42kmh SSW
39%
Fri 30th January
16°
0.1mm
23kmh W
24%
Sat 31st January
17°
5.1mm
29kmh WSW
47%
Sun 1st February
18°
2.2mm
49kmh SSW
42%
Mon 2nd February
15°
0.6mm
17kmh WNW
76%
Tue 3rd February
13°
0.0mm
24kmh NW
40%
Wed 4th February
15°
0.0mm
2kmh W
5%
Thu 5th February
16°
0.0mm
25kmh S
46%
Fri 6th February
16°
1.2mm
39kmh SW
64%
Sat 7th February
15°
2.3mm
47kmh WSW
78%
Sun 8th February
16°
0.8mm
40kmh NW
82%
Mon 9th February
15°
0.0mm
8kmh W
20%
Tue 10th February
19°
0.0mm
27kmh SSW
5%
Wed 11th February
19°
0.0mm
30kmh WSW
28%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 16° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. 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 7 days of very light rain with an average of 1.8mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 43%.

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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