Beach Weather in Vai Beach, Crete, Greece

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16°
 
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16°
 
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16°
 
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16°
 
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17°
 
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22°
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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 18° 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 lots of sunshine and clear skies with an average cloud cover of 31%.

The winds will be side shore and strong at 34kmh from the North West. The strong winds will make the temperatures feel colder.

Vai Beach faces East and sunset will be over the land behind the beach at 05:25 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 18° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water.

There will be 1 day of very light rain. Saturday will have 0.2mm of rain and Sunday will be dry. Expect sunshine and sunny skies with an average cloud cover of 43%.

VAI BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Wed 14th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 11° 11° 13° 15° 15° 14° 13°
0% 3% 6% 78% 89% 48% 21% 8%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Thu 15th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13° 12° 13° 15° 15° 15° 14°
0% 0% 3% 4% 4% 9% 49% 80%
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 16th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 13° 13° 14° 15° 16° 15° 15°
0% 0% 1% 0% 0% 15% 38% 65%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Sat 17th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 14° 15° 15° 16° 15° 14°
71% 100% 82% 100% 90% 91% 51% 8%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Sun 18th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13° 12° 13° 14° 12° 12° 11°
8% 23% 2% 3% 7% 8% 16% 37%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Mon 19th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 10° 10° 11° 12° 12° 11° 11°
64% 6% 7% 6% 32% 60% 10% 12%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Tue 20th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 11° 11° 12° 13° 14° 13° 13°
14% 25% 30% 31% 33% 11% 20% 44%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Wed 14th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22
kmh
14
kmh
18
kmh
20
kmh
25
kmh
34
kmh
28
kmh
24
kmh
0.6m
1.3m
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
0.8m
0.8m
0.7m
6.1s 5.7s 5.3s 5.4s 6.8s 6.5s 6.0s 5.7s
Thu 15th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21
kmh
20
kmh
18
kmh
13
kmh
8
kmh
4
kmh
4
kmh
8
kmh
0.7m
0.5m
0.4m
0.4m
0.3m
0.4m
0.5m
0.5m
5.7s 5.6s 5.5s 5.1s 5.0s 4.9s 5.0s 5.3s
Fri 16th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11
kmh
10
kmh
7
kmh
8
kmh
14
kmh
15
kmh
9
kmh
4
kmh
0.5m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.5m
0.4m
0.4m
5.6s 5.6s 5.6s 5.7s 5.6s 5.4s 5.1s 3.8s
Sat 17th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
7
kmh
11
kmh
21
kmh
24
kmh
35
kmh
35
kmh
37
kmh
45
kmh
0.4m
0.4m
0.5m
0.4m
0.5m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
4.1s 4.1s 4.5s 3.6s 3.4s 5.5s 5.3s 6.2s
Sun 18th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
46
kmh
47
kmh
46
kmh
49
kmh
56
kmh
58
kmh
57
kmh
53
kmh
0.8m
0.9m
1.0m
1.0m
1.1m
1.2m
1.2m
1.4m
6.3s 6.0s 5.7s 5.3s 4.9s 7.3s 6.9s 6.6s
Mon 19th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
52
kmh
51
kmh
46
kmh
40
kmh
38
kmh
37
kmh
36
kmh
30
kmh
1.6m
1.8m
1.8m
1.7m
1.6m
1.5m
1.3m
0.8m
6.7s 7.1s 7.5s 7.5s 7.4s 6.9s 6.6s 6.2s
Tue 20th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27
kmh
23
kmh
19
kmh
9
kmh
6
kmh
8
kmh
13
kmh
20
kmh
0.5m
0.7m
1.5m
1.5m
1.7m
1.7m
1.7m
1.9m
6.6s 6.6s 6.5s 6.4s 6.3s 6.6s 6.9s 7.4s
Wed 14th January
4:43 AM 9:43 AM 1:44 PM 9:25 PM
0.10 0.14 0.10 0.20
Thu 15th January
5:10 AM 10:21 AM 2:41 PM 10:00 PM
0.09 0.15 0.10 0.21
Fri 16th January
5:36 AM 10:49 AM 3:29 PM 10:33 PM
0.08 0.15 0.10 0.21
Sat 17th January
6:02 AM 11:15 AM 4:10 PM 11:04 PM
0.08 0.15 0.09 0.22
Sun 18th January
6:26 AM 11:42 AM 4:48 PM 11:34 PM
0.08 0.15 0.09 0.22
Mon 19th January
6:51 AM 12:11 PM 5:23 PM
0.07 0.16 0.09
Tue 20th January
12:04 AM 7:15 AM 12:42 PM 5:57 PM
0.22 0.07 0.16 0.09
Wed 14th January
15°
0.0mm
19kmh WNW
31%
Thu 15th January
15°
0.0mm
7kmh WSW
18%
Fri 16th January
16°
0.0mm
8kmh WSW
14%
Sat 17th January
16°
0.2mm
19kmh NW
74%
Sun 18th January
14°
0.0mm
37kmh NNW
13%
Mon 19th January
12°
0.0mm
31kmh NNW
24%
Tue 20th January
14°
0.0mm
12kmh NNE
26%
Wed 21st January
15°
0.0mm
28kmh S
73%
Thu 22nd January
18°
0.0mm
6kmh SE
23%
Fri 23rd January
18°
0.2mm
21kmh SSE
55%
Sat 24th January
17°
0.2mm
12kmh W
65%
Sun 25th January
16°
0.5mm
18kmh W
38%
Mon 26th January
14°
1.7mm
7kmh NE
77%
Tue 27th January
13°
0.9mm
41kmh NW
71%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 15° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 18° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. There will be 6 days of very light rain with an average of 0.6mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 43%.

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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