Beach Weather in Vathi Bay, Ithaca, Greece

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BEACH WEATHER MONTHLY AVERAGES

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

Beach Weather Today in Vathi Bay

Today the maximum temperature will be 18° 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 plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 3%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and moderate at 17kmh from the West-Northwest. The moderate winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler. 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 08:24 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 Vathi Bay

Today - Sunday the maximum daily temperatures will be 18° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. 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, Sunday will be dry with no rain showers. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 3%.

VATHI BAY - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Sun 26th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 15° 14° 15° 17° 17° 16° 15°
4% 5% 5% 4% 4% 2% 0% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Mon 27th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 15° 14° 16° 18° 19° 18° 16°
0% 0% 9% 6% 6% 5% 4% 2%
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 28th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 15° 15° 16° 17° 18° 18° 16°
2% 4% 6% 8% 8% 5% 5% 4%
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 29th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 16° 15° 16° 18° 19° 18° 16°
3% 4% 3% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Thu 30th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 15° 15° 16° 18° 18° 17° 16°
0% 0% 1% 14% 3% 1% 36% 15%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Fri 1st May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 15° 14° 14° 17° 16° 16° 14°
3% 4% 10% 10% 14% 59% 54% 11%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Sat 2nd May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 12° 12° 13° 15° 16° 15° 13°
18% 31% 26% 71% 71% 88% 81% 88%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.3mm 0.1mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Sun 26th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
12
kmh
10
kmh
10
kmh
17
kmh
17
kmh
13
kmh
9
kmh
1.2m
1.2m
0.7m
1.2m
1.2m
1.2m
1.2m
0.7m
4.8s 4.8s 4.0s 4.0s 4.0s 4.0s 4.0s 4.2s
Mon 27th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
9
kmh
10
kmh
8
kmh
9
kmh
12
kmh
12
kmh
6
kmh
3
kmh
0.7m
1.2m
0.6m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.2m
4.2s 4.2s 3.9s 4.3s 4.2s 4.0s 3.5s 3.7s
Tue 28th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
5
kmh
6
kmh
1
kmh
6
kmh
9
kmh
10
kmh
4
kmh
3
kmh
0.2m
0.3m
0.2m
0.3m
1.1m
0.3m
0.1m
0.1m
3.9s 3.7s 4.0s 4.0s 3.9s 3.7s 1.8s 1.9s
Wed 29th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
5
kmh
7
kmh
3
kmh
6
kmh
7
kmh
8
kmh
6
kmh
7
kmh
0.1m
0.1m
0.1m
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
2.0s 3.1s 2.9s 2.8s 3.9s 4.6s 4.5s 4.3s
Thu 30th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
7
kmh
9
kmh
10
kmh
13
kmh
17
kmh
18
kmh
14
kmh
13
kmh
0.3m
0.3m
0.2m
0.4m
0.3m
0.5m
0.7m
0.7m
4.0s 3.8s 3.7s 3.6s 3.3s 5.0s 4.7s 4.7s
Fri 1st May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
8
kmh
11
kmh
13
kmh
6
kmh
4
kmh
1
kmh
5
kmh
11
kmh
0.8m
1.1m
1.0m
0.9m
1.0m
0.8m
0.4m
0.1m
4.9s 6.4s 6.4s 6.4s 6.3s 6.2s 7.3s 6.9s
Sat 2nd May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
12
kmh
7
kmh
1
kmh
3
kmh
5
kmh
6
kmh
3
kmh
1.3m
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
0.5m
0.6m
0.5m
6.6s 6.6s 6.4s 6.4s 6.3s 6.1s 5.9s 5.8s
Sun 26th April
1:11 AM 7:49 AM 2:04 PM 7:55 PM
0.32 0.13 0.31 0.16
Mon 27th April
1:53 AM 8:18 AM 2:36 PM 8:35 PM
0.33 0.12 0.33 0.14
Tue 28th April
2:28 AM 8:44 AM 3:06 PM 9:09 PM
0.33 0.11 0.35 0.14
Wed 29th April
3:00 AM 9:09 AM 3:33 PM 9:40 PM
0.33 0.10 0.36 0.13
Thu 30th April
3:30 AM 9:32 AM 4:00 PM 10:10 PM
0.33 0.10 0.37 0.13
Fri 1st May
3:59 AM 9:56 AM 4:27 PM 10:40 PM
0.33 0.10 0.38 0.13
Sat 2nd May
4:28 AM 10:20 AM 4:54 PM 11:10 PM
0.32 0.11 0.38 0.14
Sun 26th April
17°
0.0mm
10kmh NW
3%
Mon 27th April
19°
0.0mm
5kmh NW
4%
Tue 28th April
18°
0.0mm
2kmh W
5%
Wed 29th April
19°
0.0mm
2kmh WSW
1%
Thu 30th April
18°
0.0mm
14kmh NW
8%
Fri 1st May
17°
0.1mm
11kmh ESE
20%
Sat 2nd May
16°
0.5mm
7kmh E
59%
Sun 3rd May
16°
0.0mm
9kmh NNW
3%
Mon 4th May
17°
0.0mm
6kmh NNW
26%
Tue 5th May
18°
0.0mm
3kmh S
11%
Wed 6th May
18°
0.0mm
9kmh SSE
24%
Thu 7th May
12°
4.4mm
5kmh ENE
92%
Fri 8th May
15°
0.4mm
12kmh NE
69%
Sat 9th May
16°
0.0mm
14kmh NE
54%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 17° 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 4 days of very light rain with an average of 1.4mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 27%.

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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