Beach Weather in Vathi Bay, Ithaca, Greece

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16°
 
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15°
 
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15°
 
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15°
 
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17°
 
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22°
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25°
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24°
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22°
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19°
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Beach Weather Today in Vathi Bay

Today the maximum temperature will be 18° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. Today the water temperature will be 16° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water.

Today will have 12.2mm of rain. Expect overcast skies and very little possibility of sunshine with an average cloud cover of 80%.

The winds will be side shore and moderate at 27kmh from the West-Southwest. The moderate winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler.

Vathi Bay faces North and sunset will be visible over the beach shoreline to the West at 08:43 PM. Unfortunately very heavy cloud cover of 100% 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 Vathi Bay

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 18° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. 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 1 day of moderate rain. Saturday will have 12.2mm of rain and Sunday will be dry. Expect some sunshine and occasionally cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 58%.

VATHI BAY - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Sat 16th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 16° 16° 17° 18° 16° 15° 15°
50% 75% 49% 81% 89% 100% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.4mm 9.5mm 1.4mm 0.8mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Sun 17th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 14° 15° 16° 16° 16° 14°
19% 71% 86% 18% 19% 75% 1% 6%
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 18th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 14° 15° 17° 17° 16° 15°
5% 6% 11% 14% 80% 0% 4% 3%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Tue 19th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 15° 15° 16° 17° 17° 17° 15°
1% 13% 89% 76% 10% 5% 6% 16%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Wed 20th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 16° 16° 17° 18° 18° 18° 16°
82% 74% 22% 7% 4% 87% 1% 1%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Thu 21st May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 15° 16° 17° 18° 19° 18° 16°
4% 4% 4% 13% 20% 7% 6% 5%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Fri 22nd May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 16° 16° 17° 19° 18° 19° 17°
7% 30% 39% 21% 19% 86% 11% 82%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 1.3mm 0.0mm 0.3mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Sat 16th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17
kmh
17
kmh
21
kmh
25
kmh
27
kmh
22
kmh
23
kmh
19
kmh
1.2m
1.3m
1.2m
1.2m
1.1m
0.5m
0.6m
0.6m
1.0s 5.0s 5.0s 5.2s 5.2s 6.5s 6.3s 6.3s
Sun 17th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26
kmh
28
kmh
27
kmh
29
kmh
31
kmh
28
kmh
27
kmh
26
kmh
0.9m
1.3m
1.4m
1.4m
1.5m
1.2m
1.4m
1.2m
6.1s 6.5s 6.6s 6.2s 6.1s 7.2s 6.7s 6.4s
Mon 18th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24
kmh
24
kmh
23
kmh
21
kmh
22
kmh
23
kmh
19
kmh
18
kmh
0.9m
0.7m
0.7m
0.5m
0.7m
0.6m
1.1m
1.0m
6.1s 5.9s 5.6s 5.5s 5.3s 5.1s 5.1s 5.1s
Tue 19th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20
kmh
18
kmh
16
kmh
17
kmh
24
kmh
26
kmh
29
kmh
33
kmh
1.1m
1.1m
1.1m
1.0m
1.1m
1.1m
1.2m
1.5m
5.1s 5.1s 5.1s 5.1s 5.1s 5.1s 5.1s 5.1s
Wed 20th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
32
kmh
29
kmh
24
kmh
25
kmh
29
kmh
24
kmh
19
kmh
17
kmh
1.6m
1.7m
1.4m
1.3m
1.3m
1.2m
1.1m
0.5m
5.1s 5.1s 5.1s 5.1s 5.1s 5.1s 5.1s 6.0s
Thu 21st May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21
kmh
22
kmh
15
kmh
21
kmh
22
kmh
24
kmh
15
kmh
16
kmh
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.6m
1.1m
1.1m
1.1m
0.3m
5.6s 6.0s 6.1s 5.6s 5.3s 5.4s 5.7s 6.1s
Fri 22nd May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18
kmh
12
kmh
4
kmh
10
kmh
14
kmh
17
kmh
15
kmh
10
kmh
1.4m
1.3m
1.2m
1.1m
1.1m
1.1m
1.1m
1.0m
6.1s 6.1s 6.0s 5.7s 5.7s 6.0s 6.2s 6.1s
Sat 16th May
3:46 AM 9:44 AM 4:22 PM 10:43 PM
0.33 0.09 0.40 0.13
Sun 17th May
4:27 AM 10:22 AM 5:04 PM 11:29 PM
0.33 0.10 0.40 0.13
Mon 18th May
5:08 AM 11:02 AM 5:47 PM
0.32 0.11 0.39
Tue 19th May
12:17 AM 5:53 AM 11:45 AM 6:33 PM
0.14 0.31 0.12 0.38
Wed 20th May
1:12 AM 6:43 AM 12:33 PM 7:24 PM
0.15 0.29 0.14 0.36
Thu 21st May
2:16 AM 7:46 AM 1:33 PM 8:23 PM
0.16 0.27 0.16 0.34
Fri 22nd May
3:30 AM 9:17 AM 2:52 PM 9:35 PM
0.16 0.26 0.18 0.32
Sat 16th May
18°
12.2mm
17kmh SSW
80%
Sun 17th May
16°
0.0mm
25kmh NW
36%
Mon 18th May
17°
0.0mm
18kmh NW
15%
Tue 19th May
17°
0.0mm
18kmh NW
27%
Wed 20th May
18°
0.0mm
18kmh NW
34%
Thu 21st May
19°
0.0mm
14kmh NW
7%
Fri 22nd May
19°
1.6mm
1kmh WNW
36%
Sat 23rd May
19°
0.7mm
3kmh NW
51%
Sun 24th May
19°
0.0mm
6kmh NW
12%
Mon 25th May
19°
0.0mm
17kmh NW
5%
Tue 26th May
18°
0.8mm
15kmh WNW
23%
Wed 27th May
19°
0.0mm
7kmh SE
24%
Thu 28th May
18°
0.1mm
6kmh NE
32%
Fri 29th May
20°
0.0mm
10kmh N
10%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 18° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible on some days. The average water temperature will be 16° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. There will be 5 days of light rain with an average of 3.1mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 28%.

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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