Beach Weather in Vathi Bay, Ithaca, Greece

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BEACH WEATHER MONTHLY AVERAGES

Best
Best
Best
Best
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Sea
16°
 
Sea
15°
 
Sea
15°
 
Sea
15°
 
Sea
17°
 
Sea
22°
Swim
Sea
23°
Swim
Sea
25°
Swim
Sea
24°
Swim
Sea
22°
Swim
Sea
19°
Swim
Sea
17°
 

Beach Weather Today in Vathi Bay

Today the maximum temperature will be 15° which is too cold for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 19° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water.

Today will have 8.5mm of moderate rain. Expect only occasional sunny spells and lots of clouds with an average cloud cover of 76%.

The winds will be on shore and moderate at 17kmh from the North-Northwest. The moderate winds will make the temperatures feel colder. The moderate onshore winds may make conditions a little more choppy for swimming.

Vathi Bay faces North and sunset will be visible over the beach shoreline to the West at 05:18 PM. The skies should be fairly 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 Vathi Bay

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 15° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 19° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water.

There will be 2 days of very light rain with an average of 1.6mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 2.1mm of rain and Sunday will have 1.1mm of rain. Expect only occasional sunny spells and lots of clouds with an average cloud cover of 70%.

VATHI BAY - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Fri 5th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 13° 12° 12° 12° 13° 12° 12°
100% 0% 100% 100% 100% 100% 41% 70%
3.6mm 0.5mm 1.2mm 2.7mm 0.4mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Sat 6th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 12° 12° 12° 13° 13° 12° 13°
87% 75% 55% 80% 94% 77% 88% 58%
0.4mm 0.1mm 0.3mm 0.5mm 0.4mm 0.1mm 0.3mm 0.0mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Sun 7th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 12° 12° 13° 14° 14° 13° 13°
89% 88% 21% 47% 13% 85% 68% 99%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 0.4mm 0.5mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Mon 8th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13° 13° 12° 14° 14° 13° 13°
78% 52% 84% 74% 15% 11% 7% 5%
0.7mm 0.7mm 0.7mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Tue 9th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13° 13° 13° 14° 14° 14° 14°
5% 4% 32% 32% 52% 73% 58% 47%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Wed 10th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 14° 13° 14° 14° 13° 13°
74% 37% 25% 20% 15% 8% 10% 7%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Thu 11th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 12° 12° 13° 14° 14° 13° 13°
5% 4% 4% 5% 4% 3% 4% 3%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Fri 5th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
5
kmh
12
kmh
13
kmh
17
kmh
13
kmh
10
kmh
8
kmh
10
kmh
1.0m
0.9m
1.0m
0.9m
0.9m
1.1m
1.0m
0.5m
6.9s 6.5s 6.2s 5.9s 5.6s 5.8s 6.0s 7.3s
Sat 6th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14
kmh
12
kmh
22
kmh
24
kmh
22
kmh
22
kmh
17
kmh
17
kmh
0.6m
1.5m
1.6m
1.3m
1.0m
0.8m
0.8m
0.6m
5.9s 6.6s 6.2s 6.2s 6.0s 8.4s 7.8s 7.8s
Sun 7th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15
kmh
20
kmh
18
kmh
17
kmh
26
kmh
25
kmh
24
kmh
24
kmh
0.7m
0.6m
0.6m
0.5m
0.7m
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
7.4s 7.2s 6.9s 6.8s 6.3s 6.1s 6.0s 5.8s
Mon 8th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20
kmh
18
kmh
13
kmh
15
kmh
15
kmh
17
kmh
12
kmh
9
kmh
0.9m
0.8m
0.6m
0.5m
0.5m
0.4m
0.5m
1.4m
5.7s 6.4s 6.1s 6.4s 6.5s 6.5s 6.4s 6.2s
Tue 9th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
5
kmh
10
kmh
10
kmh
13
kmh
21
kmh
19
kmh
20
kmh
19
kmh
1.3m
1.2m
1.0m
0.9m
0.8m
0.7m
0.6m
0.5m
6.1s 5.9s 5.7s 5.4s 5.1s 4.9s 4.6s 5.4s
Wed 10th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18
kmh
17
kmh
14
kmh
9
kmh
10
kmh
10
kmh
9
kmh
5
kmh
0.6m
0.6m
0.7m
0.7m
0.8m
0.8m
0.9m
0.5m
5.2s 5.2s 5.0s 5.0s 5.0s 4.9s 4.7s 4.7s
Thu 11th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
5
kmh
4
kmh
5
kmh
1
kmh
4
kmh
4
kmh
5
kmh
2
kmh
1.0m
0.9m
0.8m
0.8m
0.9m
0.6m
0.4m
0.4m
5.3s 5.3s 5.2s 5.0s 4.8s 4.5s 4.3s 4.1s
Fri 5th December
3:32 AM 9:59 AM 3:38 PM 9:31 PM
0.41 0.13 0.32 0.10
Sat 6th December
4:14 AM 10:45 AM 4:22 PM 10:13 PM
0.40 0.13 0.31 0.11
Sun 7th December
4:56 AM 11:32 AM 5:08 PM 10:57 PM
0.39 0.14 0.30 0.13
Mon 8th December
5:39 AM 12:22 PM 5:59 PM 11:43 PM
0.37 0.14 0.29 0.15
Tue 9th December
6:24 AM 1:16 PM 6:58 PM
0.35 0.15 0.28
Wed 10th December
12:36 AM 7:12 AM 2:15 PM 8:17 PM
0.17 0.33 0.15 0.27
Thu 11th December
1:43 AM 8:09 AM 3:17 PM 9:56 PM
0.19 0.31 0.16 0.27
Fri 5th December
13°
8.5mm
16kmh NW
76%
Sat 6th December
13°
2.1mm
16kmh NW
76%
Sun 7th December
14°
1.1mm
15kmh NW
63%
Mon 8th December
14°
2.3mm
8kmh NNE
40%
Tue 9th December
14°
0.0mm
8kmh NW
37%
Wed 10th December
14°
0.0mm
3kmh SE
24%
Thu 11th December
14°
0.0mm
3kmh SSE
4%
Fri 12th December
14°
0.0mm
1kmh NE
4%
Sat 13th December
15°
0.0mm
6kmh NNW
13%
Sun 14th December
14°
0.0mm
8kmh NW
52%
Mon 15th December
14°
0.0mm
3kmh SW
22%
Tue 16th December
14°
0.4mm
2kmh NE
77%
Wed 17th December
15°
0.0mm
4kmh E
12%
Thu 18th December
14°
0.0mm
3kmh SW
18%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 14° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 19° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water. There will be 5 days of light rain with an average of 2.9mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 37%.

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

Taking a Holiday at Vathi Bay, Ithaca, Greece

Taking a holiday at the beach in Vathi Bay, Ithaca, Greece, is an idyllic experience that blends the charm of a small Greek village with the serene beauty of the Ionian Sea. Vathi Bay, tucked away on the lush island of Ithaca, is known for its calm, crystal-clear waters and picturesque surroundings that make it an ideal destination for travelers seeking tranquility and natural beauty.

Beach Type

The beaches in Vathi Bay are mainly small pebbles and some patches of coarse sand. The pebbly nature means that the water remains exceptionally clear, making it perfect for those interested in underwater activities such as snorkeling and diving. The presence of rocks and underwater formations provide habitats for marine life, so snorkelers and divers can enjoy observing a variety of fish and sea creatures in their natural environment.

Beach Activities

  • Snorkeling: With its clear waters and marine life, snorkeling is a popular activity at Vathi Beach. The rocky seabed attracts an array of fish which can be observed even close to shore.
  • Diving: For those certified to scuba dive, exploring deeper waters around Vathi Bay can reveal more extensive marine biodiversity.
  • Swimming: The calm waters of the bay make it ideal for swimming, suitable for all ages.
  • Boating: Renting a boat or joining a boat tour can be an exciting way to explore the coastline and find secluded spots around the bay.
  • Kayaking/Canoeing: Paddling around Vathi Bay allows visitors to enjoy the scenery at a slower pace and access areas not reachable by foot.

Accommodations

There are several options for accommodations right by Vathi Bay:

  • Local Hotels: Small boutique hotels offer personalized service with traditional Greek hospitality.
  • Beachfront Villas: Renting a villa provides privacy and direct beach access for those wanting to stay right on the water's edge.

Areas to Stay In

Staying within Vathi itself is highly recommended due to its proximity to both the beachfront and local amenities such as tavernas, shops, and cafes. For quieter stays:

  • Perachori Village: Located up on the hillsides above Vathi provides stunning views over the bay.
  • The outskirts of Vathi: Offer more seclusion while still being within easy reach of Vathi's conveniences.

Beach Amenities

The beach amenities at Vathi Bay include:

  • Sunbeds and umbrellas available for rent
  • Beachside tavernas offering local cuisine
  • Showers to rinse off after swimming
  • Public restrooms are usually accessible near beach areas
  • Limited water sports equipment rentals depending on seasonality

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