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Beach Weather Today in Megali Petra Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 13° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 13° 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 overcast skies and very little possibility of sunshine with an average cloud cover of 84%.

The winds will be cross-off shore and light at 15kmh from the East-Northeast. The light winds will make the temperatures feel colder.

Megali Petra Beach faces West and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 06:46 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 87% 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 Megali Petra Beach

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 13° which is too cold 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 no rainy days at all this weekend. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 18%.

MEGALI PETRA BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Tue 17th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 14° 14° 15° 15° 15° 14° 14°
49% 75% 100% 100% 100% 90% 87% 75%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Wed 18th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 12° 12° 12° 14° 15° 15° 13°
100% 100% 92% 96% 86% 97% 44% 23%
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 19th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 12° 12° 12° 13° 15° 14° 13°
31% 27% 100% 46% 89% 60% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.9mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Fri 20th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 11° 10° 10° 9° 11° 11° 11°
100% 100% 99% 100% 58% 100% 83% 15%
1.6mm 2.9mm 4.4mm 6.8mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Sat 21st March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 9° 11° 12° 13° 13° 13°
21% 12% 9% 34% 13% 23% 59% 47%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Sun 22nd March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 11° 11° 12° 13° 14° 14° 13°
8% 6% 5% 4% 4% 8% 14% 29%
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 23rd March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 12° 12° 13° 14° 15° 14° 13°
61% 70% 30% 22% 10% 9% 10% 9%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
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15°
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Tue 17th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
8
kmh
15
kmh
10
kmh
6
kmh
8
kmh
10
kmh
14
kmh
0.6m
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
0.8m
1.2m
0.7m
0.8m
9.0s 9.2s 9.0s 8.9s 9.7s 9.8s 9.4s 9.0s
Wed 18th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14
kmh
18
kmh
23
kmh
18
kmh
10
kmh
14
kmh
19
kmh
17
kmh
0.5m
0.4m
0.4m
0.3m
0.3m
0.4m
0.4m
0.6m
8.6s 8.3s 7.8s 7.5s 7.5s 7.5s 7.4s 6.4s
Thu 19th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11
kmh
9
kmh
10
kmh
10
kmh
11
kmh
18
kmh
21
kmh
24
kmh
0.5m
0.5m
0.9m
1.2m
1.8m
0.8m
0.4m
0.2m
6.1s 4.0s 4.9s 6.4s 5.2s 5.1s 6.3s 6.4s
Fri 20th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
34
kmh
33
kmh
10
kmh
24
kmh
11
kmh
5
kmh
16
kmh
17
kmh
0.2m
0.3m
1.4m
1.4m
1.2m
1.0m
0.9m
1.1m
6.5s 6.4s 6.4s 6.5s 6.6s 6.9s 6.0s 6.0s
Sat 21st March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19
kmh
14
kmh
10
kmh
8
kmh
5
kmh
5
kmh
5
kmh
15
kmh
0.7m
0.6m
0.6m
0.5m
0.4m
0.4m
0.3m
0.4m
6.0s 6.0s 6.0s 5.8s 5.8s 5.6s 5.3s 5.1s
Sun 22nd March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
12
kmh
11
kmh
6
kmh
6
kmh
13
kmh
12
kmh
9
kmh
0.5m
0.5m
0.4m
0.2m
0.2m
0.4m
0.4m
0.3m
4.3s 3.7s 3.2s 3.7s 2.6s 4.3s 4.2s 3.5s
Mon 23rd March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
7
kmh
9
kmh
8
kmh
6
kmh
7
kmh
12
kmh
8
kmh
7
kmh
0.4m
0.4m
0.3m
0.2m
0.2m
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
3.2s 3.3s 3.5s 4.0s 4.1s 4.5s 4.3s 3.1s
Tue 17th March
2:44 AM 9:02 AM 3:03 PM 8:57 PM
0.38 0.09 0.35 0.09
Wed 18th March
3:11 AM 9:24 AM 3:30 PM 9:28 PM
0.38 0.08 0.36 0.09
Thu 19th March
3:38 AM 9:48 AM 4:00 PM 10:01 PM
0.38 0.08 0.38 0.09
Fri 20th March
4:06 AM 10:13 AM 4:30 PM 10:34 PM
0.37 0.08 0.38 0.10
Sat 21st March
4:34 AM 10:40 AM 5:03 PM 11:10 PM
0.36 0.09 0.38 0.13
Sun 22nd March
5:02 AM 11:07 AM 5:39 PM 11:49 PM
0.34 0.10 0.36 0.15
Mon 23rd March
5:30 AM 11:37 AM 6:21 PM
0.31 0.13 0.34
Tue 17th March
15°
0.0mm
16kmh SSE
84%
Wed 18th March
16°
0.0mm
9kmh NE
79%
Thu 19th March
15°
0.9mm
10kmh SSE
69%
Fri 20th March
11°
15.8mm
15kmh ENE
81%
Sat 21st March
14°
0.0mm
7kmh SSE
27%
Sun 22nd March
14°
0.0mm
3kmh SSE
9%
Mon 23rd March
15°
0.0mm
6kmh S
27%
Tue 24th March
15°
0.0mm
7kmh S
24%
Wed 25th March
15°
0.8mm
12kmh SSE
69%
Thu 26th March
13°
2.0mm
8kmh ENE
88%
Fri 27th March
13°
2.2mm
8kmh ESE
86%
Sat 28th March
16°
0.0mm
5kmh SE
43%
Sun 29th March
17°
0.2mm
5kmh N
48%
Mon 30th March
17°
0.8mm
4kmh NW
34%

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Next 14 day Beach Weather in Megali Petra Beach

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 15° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea. There will be 7 days of light rain with an average of 3.2mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 55%.

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

Taking a Holiday at Megali Petra Beach, Lefkada, Greece

Located on the island of Lefkada in Greece, Megali Petra Beach is a stunning destination for a beach holiday. This beautiful beach offers visitors a chance to relax, soak up the sun, and enjoy a wide range of activities amidst an idyllic Mediterranean setting. With its crystal-clear waters and breathtaking surroundings, Megali Petra Beach is an ideal choice for those seeking a memorable getaway.

Beach Type

Megali Petra Beach is characterized by its coarse sand and pebble shoreline. The beach's unique landscape provides an interesting contrast to the more common powdery white or yellow sand beaches found in other parts of Greece. The rocky formations and underwater reefs make it an excellent spot for snorkeling and diving, as they attract various species of colorful fish and marine life.

Beach Activities

There are several popular beach activities available at Megali Petra Beach:

  1. Swimming – The crystal-clear waters of Megali Petra Beach are perfect for taking a refreshing dip. Swimmers can enjoy exploring the calm waters while admiring the beautiful coastal scenery.

  2. Snorkeling & Diving – As mentioned earlier, the rocky formations and underwater reefs provide an excellent habitat for marine life, making snorkeling and diving popular activities at this beach. Visitors can expect to see various types of fish, sea urchins, octopuses, and other interesting underwater creatures.

  3. Sunbathing & Relaxing – With its peaceful atmosphere and stunning views, Megali Petra Beach is an ideal spot for sunbathing or simply relaxing on the shore with your favorite book or music playlist.

  4. Beach Volleyball – The coarse sand at Megali Petra Beach provides a suitable surface for playing beach volleyball with friends or fellow travelers.

Accommodations

While there are no hotels or resorts directly on Megali Petra Beach itself, visitors can find several accommodation options nearby:

  1. Afroditi Pansion – Located just a short drive from the beach, this guesthouse offers comfortable rooms with stunning sea views and a lovely garden.

  2. Villa Olivastro – Situated in close proximity to the beach, Villa Olivastro provides luxurious villas with private pools, fully equipped kitchens, and spacious outdoor areas.

Areas to Stay In

When planning your stay in Lefkada, you may want to consider the following areas:

  1. Agios Nikitas – A picturesque fishing village located just a few kilometers from Megali Petra Beach. This charming area offers a variety of accommodation options and a selection of taverns, cafes, and shops.

  2. Kalamitsi – Situated on the west coast of Lefkada, Kalamitsi is another lovely village that provides easy access to Megali Petra Beach. The village is known for its traditional architecture and stunning views of the Ionian Sea.

Beach Amenities

Megali Petra Beach offers visitors several amenities to enhance their beach experience:

  • Parking area
  • Sunbeds and umbrellas for rent
  • Beach bar serving refreshments and snacks
  • Showers and changing facilities

With its unique landscape, crystal-clear waters, and wide range of activities, Megali Petra Beach is the perfect destination for a memorable beach holiday on the island of Lefkada.

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