Beach Weather in Vai Beach, Crete, Greece

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16°
 
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Beach Weather Today in Vai Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 16° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. 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 0.2mm of very light rain. Expect some sunshine and occasionally cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 55%.

The winds will be cross-off shore and moderate at 29kmh from the North West. The moderate winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler.

Vai Beach faces East and sunset will be over the land behind the beach at 07:37 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 Vai Beach

This weekend the 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 2 days of very light rain with an average of 0.2mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 0.2mm of rain and Sunday will have 0.1mm of rain. Expect some sunshine and occasionally cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 51%.

VAI BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Thu 3rd April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 14° 14° 16° 16° 17° 16° 15°
10% 87% 89% 80% 82% 76% 15% 7%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Fri 4th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 14° 16° 16° 16° 16° 15°
6% 9% 10% 6% 83% 72% 13% 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°
Sat 5th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 14° 16° 17° 17° 16° 16°
4% 10% 77% 62% 77% 78% 70% 74%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Sun 6th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 15° 15° 16° 17° 17° 16° 16°
84% 73% 51% 78% 4% 5% 82% 2%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Mon 7th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 14° 14° 16° 17° 17° 17° 16°
8% 6% 6% 98% 14% 64% 94% 50%
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 8th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 15° 14° 14° 13° 14° 13° 13°
48% 41% 72% 64% 60% 57% 22% 15%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Wed 9th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 12° 12° 14° 15° 15° 14° 13°
8% 1% 1% 1% 3% 10% 14% 5%
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 3rd April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
29
kmh
24
kmh
23
kmh
23
kmh
21
kmh
18
kmh
23
kmh
23
kmh
0.7m
0.7m
1.5m
1.0m
0.9m
0.8m
0.8m
0.7m
9.0s 8.9s 8.5s 5.9s 5.8s 5.6s 5.4s 5.1s
Fri 4th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18
kmh
16
kmh
13
kmh
8
kmh
5
kmh
3
kmh
7
kmh
10
kmh
0.7m
0.6m
0.7m
0.6m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
4.9s 6.8s 4.6s 4.5s 4.5s 4.5s 4.4s 4.3s
Sat 5th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
9
kmh
13
kmh
19
kmh
26
kmh
20
kmh
13
kmh
10
kmh
15
kmh
0.5m
0.4m
0.3m
0.5m
0.7m
0.8m
0.7m
0.8m
4.1s 4.0s 3.8s 3.6s 3.5s 3.5s 3.8s 4.0s
Sun 6th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18
kmh
16
kmh
8
kmh
5
kmh
10
kmh
29
kmh
26
kmh
23
kmh
0.7m
0.6m
0.6m
0.7m
0.9m
1.0m
1.0m
0.8m
4.5s 4.8s 5.7s 6.3s 6.3s 6.2s 5.6s 5.7s
Mon 7th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25
kmh
10
kmh
11
kmh
18
kmh
26
kmh
21
kmh
10
kmh
24
kmh
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
0.9m
5.5s 6.5s 4.7s 6.8s 5.9s 5.7s 5.0s 5.0s
Tue 8th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
30
kmh
31
kmh
35
kmh
37
kmh
44
kmh
44
kmh
46
kmh
46
kmh
1.0m
1.2m
1.1m
1.1m
1.3m
1.3m
1.4m
1.5m
4.7s 5.5s 5.2s 5.2s 5.2s 5.2s 5.2s 5.5s
Wed 9th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
46
kmh
46
kmh
45
kmh
41
kmh
40
kmh
32
kmh
28
kmh
19
kmh
1.6m
1.6m
1.6m
1.6m
1.4m
1.3m
1.1m
1.0m
5.5s 5.9s 6.2s 6.3s 6.4s 6.2s 6.0s 5.9s
Thu 3rd April
7:37 AM 3:09 PM 11:21 PM
0.10 0.19 0.10
Fri 4th April
3:33 AM 6:51 AM 4:09 PM
0.13 0.10 0.18
Sat 5th April
3:27 AM 6:30 PM
0.09 0.17
Sun 6th April
4:01 AM 11:30 AM 2:23 PM 8:55 PM
0.09 0.15 0.12 0.18
Mon 7th April
4:27 AM 11:07 AM 3:39 PM 9:48 PM
0.08 0.16 0.11 0.18
Tue 8th April
4:48 AM 11:09 AM 4:21 PM 10:23 PM
0.08 0.17 0.10 0.19
Wed 9th April
5:06 AM 11:18 AM 4:56 PM 10:51 PM
0.08 0.17 0.09 0.19
Thu 3rd April
17°
0.2mm
14kmh WNW
55%
Fri 4th April
16°
0.0mm
1kmh NW
25%
Sat 5th April
17°
0.2mm
10kmh WSW
56%
Sun 6th April
17°
0.1mm
8kmh SSW
47%
Mon 7th April
18°
0.0mm
17kmh SW
42%
Tue 8th April
14°
0.3mm
27kmh N
47%
Wed 9th April
15°
0.0mm
20kmh NW
5%
Thu 10th April
15°
0.0mm
5kmh W
21%
Fri 11th April
16°
0.1mm
18kmh WNW
31%
Sat 12th April
17°
0.0mm
22kmh NNW
20%
Sun 13th April
17°
0.0mm
2kmh WSW
33%
Mon 14th April
17°
0.0mm
17kmh ESE
52%
Tue 15th April
17°
0.8mm
29kmh E
67%
Wed 16th April
17°
0.3mm
28kmh NW
51%

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 16° 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 0.3mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 39%.

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

Taking a Holiday at Vai Beach, Crete, Greece

Vai Beach, located on the eastern coast of Crete, Greece, is a beautiful and unique destination for a relaxing beach holiday. This stunning beach is surrounded by Europe's largest palm forest, creating a tropical paradise vibe that attracts visitors from around the world.

Beach Type

Vai Beach is known for its golden sand, which is soft and fine underfoot. The sand gradually transitions into pebbles near the shoreline, providing an ideal environment for marine life to thrive. This makes Vai Beach a great spot for snorkeling and diving enthusiasts who want to explore the underwater wonders of this part of Crete. The water at Vai Beach is crystal clear and has a beautiful turquoise color, making it perfect for swimming and snorkeling.

Beach Activities

The unique surroundings of Vai Beach offer plenty of activities to keep visitors entertained during their holiday. Some popular beach activities at Vai include:

  1. Swimming: The calm and clear waters at Vai Beach make it an ideal spot for swimming.
  2. Snorkeling: With its pebble-strewn shoreline and thriving marine life, Vai Beach is a fantastic place to go snorkeling.
  3. Sunbathing: The golden sand and warm Mediterranean sun make sunbathing on Vai Beach a popular pastime.
  4. Beach volleyball: With its wide stretch of sand, playing beach volleyball with friends or family can be a fun way to spend your time at Vai.
  5. Hiking: With the palm forest in close proximity to the beach, visitors can take advantage of the various hiking trails that lead through this unique natural landscape.

Accommodations

There are no large-scale resorts or hotels directly on Vai Beach, as the area is protected due to its unique palm forest ecosystem. However, there are several smaller hotels and guesthouses in nearby towns that cater to tourists visiting this stunning beach. Some options include:

  1. Cavo Plako Villas: Located in the nearby village of Palekastro, these villas offer modern accommodations just a short drive from Vai Beach.
  2. Olive Coast Suites: Also in Palekastro, these stylish suites provide a comfortable base for exploring Vai Beach and the surrounding area.

Areas to Stay In

When planning a holiday at Vai Beach, consider staying in one of these nearby areas:

  1. Palekastro: This small village is located just a few kilometers from Vai Beach and offers several accommodation options, as well as taverns and shops for visitors to enjoy.
  2. Kouremenos: A quiet beach area near Palekastro, Kouremenos has a few accommodation options and is conveniently located between Vai Beach and the town of Sitia.

Beach Amenities

Vai Beach offers various amenities to ensure that visitors have an enjoyable and comfortable stay at the beach. These include:

  1. Sunbeds and umbrellas available for rent
  2. Showers and changing facilities
  3. A beach bar offering food and drinks
  4. Lifeguards on duty during high season
  5. Parking facilities close to the beach entrance

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