Beach Weather in Vai Beach, Crete, Greece

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Beach Weather Today in Vai Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 10° 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 be dry with no rain showers. Expect some sunshine and occasionally cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 55%.

The winds will be side shore and light at 14kmh from the North. The light winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler.

Vai Beach faces East and sunset will be over the land behind the beach at 06:00 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 75% cloud cover may make the sunset not viewable.

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 10° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 17° 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 some sunshine and occasionally cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 55%.

VAI BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Tue 18th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 14° 15° 16° 16° 16° 15°
82% 88% 13% 11% 9% 75% 75% 92%
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 19th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 14° 14° 14° 16° 15° 14° 13°
83% 81% 76% 78% 74% 94% 93% 74%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Thu 20th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 11° 10° 10° 11° 11° 10° 10°
75% 71% 31% 12% 5% 13% 4% 6%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Fri 21st February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10°
0% 0% 0% 6% 0% 0% 0% 85%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Sat 22nd February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
86% 60% 67% 57% 48% 37% 36% 6%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Sun 23rd February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
0% 82% 58% 54% 87% 73% 64% 65%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Mon 24th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 10°
64% 68% 22% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Tue 18th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
8
kmh
5
kmh
7
kmh
5
kmh
12
kmh
12
kmh
10
kmh
14
kmh
0.8m
0.7m
0.6m
0.5m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
5.6s 5.4s 5.1s 7.2s 4.6s 4.5s 4.3s 4.0s
Wed 19th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23
kmh
27
kmh
28
kmh
26
kmh
30
kmh
34
kmh
40
kmh
43
kmh
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
0.8m
0.8m
1.2m
1.6m
4.2s 4.3s 4.3s 4.2s 4.2s 4.1s 4.7s 4.7s
Thu 20th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
52
kmh
59
kmh
60
kmh
60
kmh
61
kmh
57
kmh
57
kmh
61
kmh
2.1m
2.2m
2.3m
2.3m
2.4m
2.4m
2.4m
2.3m
4.7s 4.7s 4.7s 4.7s 4.7s 4.7s 4.7s 4.7s
Fri 21st February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
60
kmh
65
kmh
66
kmh
63
kmh
63
kmh
62
kmh
58
kmh
58
kmh
2.1m
2.1m
2.1m
2.4m
2.5m
2.4m
1.9m
1.8m
8.5s 8.1s 8.1s 8.1s 8.1s 8.1s 8.1s 8.0s
Sat 22nd February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
55
kmh
57
kmh
58
kmh
54
kmh
53
kmh
49
kmh
49
kmh
49
kmh
1.7m
1.8m
1.8m
1.8m
1.6m
1.5m
1.5m
1.4m
7.9s 7.4s 7.4s 7.4s 7.3s 7.1s 7.2s 6.9s
Sun 23rd February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
50
kmh
50
kmh
52
kmh
50
kmh
50
kmh
52
kmh
50
kmh
51
kmh
1.5m
1.6m
1.9m
1.7m
1.5m
1.5m
1.5m
1.6m
6.7s 6.7s 6.7s 6.7s 6.9s 6.7s 6.6s 6.7s
Mon 24th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
59
kmh
59
kmh
52
kmh
46
kmh
49
kmh
53
kmh
53
kmh
55
kmh
1.6m
1.8m
1.8m
1.6m
1.5m
1.1m
1.2m
1.1m
6.7s 6.7s 6.7s 6.7s 6.7s 6.2s 6.3s 6.1s
Tue 18th February
7:58 AM 2:36 PM 8:34 PM
0.09 0.18 0.11
Wed 19th February
1:47 AM 8:05 AM 3:17 PM 9:42 PM
0.17 0.09 0.18 0.12
Thu 20th February
1:35 AM 8:01 AM 4:23 PM
0.16 0.10 0.17
Fri 21st February
7:33 AM 6:57 PM
0.10 0.18
Sat 22nd February
5:11 AM 8:40 PM
0.10 0.19
Sun 23rd February
4:49 AM 10:33 AM 1:51 PM 9:23 PM
0.09 0.15 0.11 0.20
Mon 24th February
4:58 AM 10:32 AM 2:58 PM 9:56 PM
0.08 0.15 0.10 0.21
Tue 18th February
16°
0.0mm
6kmh SSW
55%
Wed 19th February
16°
0.1mm
17kmh NNW
81%
Thu 20th February
11°
0.0mm
54kmh NNW
27%
Fri 21st February
10°
0.0mm
57kmh NNW
11%
Sat 22nd February
0.0mm
53kmh N
49%
Sun 23rd February
0.0mm
44kmh N
60%
Mon 24th February
10°
0.0mm
44kmh N
19%
Tue 25th February
12°
0.0mm
27kmh NW
1%
Wed 26th February
14°
0.0mm
1kmh SSW
15%
Thu 27th February
16°
0.0mm
12kmh SW
41%
Fri 28th February
16°
0.0mm
22kmh SSE
34%
Sat 1st March
18°
0.2mm
42kmh SSW
63%
Sun 2nd March
17°
0.0mm
29kmh SW
27%
Mon 3rd March
17°
0.0mm
11kmh SSE
22%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 14° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 17° 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 0.2mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 36%.

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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