Beach Weather in Megali Petra Beach, Lefkada, Greece

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Beach Weather Today in Megali Petra Beach

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 7.4mm of moderate rain. Expect only occasional sunny spells and lots of clouds with an average cloud cover of 77%.

The winds will be cross-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.

Megali Petra Beach faces West and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 05:16 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 88% 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 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 1 day of very light rain. Saturday will have 1.4mm of rain and Sunday will be dry. Expect some sunshine and occasionally cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 52%.

MEGALI PETRA BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Fri 5th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 13° 14° 14° 14° 14° 14° 14°
100% 0% 68% 95% 100% 100% 88% 69%
0.8mm 0.3mm 0.6mm 1.7mm 2.6mm 1.0mm 0.1mm 0.3mm
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
14° 14° 14° 14° 15° 15° 15° 15°
86% 59% 95% 83% 78% 66% 83% 33%
0.3mm 0.1mm 0.4mm 0.2mm 0.2mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 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
15° 14° 14° 14° 15° 16° 15° 15°
28% 28% 23% 15% 12% 14% 81% 54%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
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
15° 14° 14° 14° 16° 16° 15° 15°
60% 86% 88% 79% 17% 13% 8% 5%
0.2mm 0.5mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 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
15° 15° 15° 15° 16° 16° 15° 15°
5% 4% 5% 13% 39% 25% 19% 26%
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
15° 14° 14° 14° 15° 15° 15° 14°
15% 8% 5% 2% 1% 4% 9% 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°
Thu 11th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 14° 14° 16° 16° 15° 15°
3% 4% 5% 5% 4% 3% 3% 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
6
kmh
4
kmh
13
kmh
14
kmh
17
kmh
13
kmh
11
kmh
5
kmh
0.8m
0.6m
1.0m
0.9m
0.8m
0.9m
0.8m
0.8m
7.1s 6.8s 6.6s 6.2s 5.9s 5.6s 5.5s 8.5s
Sat 6th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
3
kmh
4
kmh
5
kmh
11
kmh
10
kmh
15
kmh
13
kmh
10
kmh
1.3m
1.0m
1.5m
1.3m
1.2m
1.0m
0.6m
0.5m
5.3s 6.4s 6.3s 6.3s 6.2s 7.1s 7.3s 7.6s
Sun 7th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
11
kmh
10
kmh
7
kmh
12
kmh
11
kmh
13
kmh
10
kmh
0.3m
0.2m
0.2m
0.1m
1.4m
1.4m
1.4m
1.4m
7.3s 7.1s 7.0s 6.9s 6.8s 6.7s 6.4s 6.3s
Mon 8th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
5
kmh
10
kmh
10
kmh
8
kmh
10
kmh
12
kmh
8
kmh
4
kmh
0.2m
1.4m
1.2m
1.1m
1.1m
1.1m
1.1m
0.9m
6.3s 6.2s 6.1s 6.0s 6.2s 6.3s 6.2s 6.0s
Tue 9th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
3
kmh
4
kmh
6
kmh
2
kmh
7
kmh
6
kmh
9
kmh
9
kmh
0.9m
0.8m
0.7m
0.6m
0.5m
0.5m
0.3m
0.5m
6.0s 5.8s 5.5s 5.2s 4.9s 4.7s 5.5s 4.3s
Wed 10th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
2
kmh
6
kmh
7
kmh
4
kmh
3
kmh
7
kmh
6
kmh
5
kmh
0.4m
0.6m
0.7m
0.7m
0.8m
0.9m
1.1m
1.0m
5.1s 4.1s 4.5s 4.7s 4.9s 4.9s 5.5s 5.6s
Thu 11th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
5
kmh
3
kmh
4
kmh
6
kmh
4
kmh
5
kmh
5
kmh
4
kmh
1.0m
0.8m
0.8m
0.7m
0.6m
0.5m
0.5m
0.6m
5.6s 5.5s 5.3s 5.1s 5.0s 4.9s 4.7s 4.6s
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
14°
7.4mm
12kmh NNW
77%
Sat 6th December
15°
1.4mm
5kmh NE
72%
Sun 7th December
16°
0.0mm
9kmh NW
31%
Mon 8th December
16°
0.8mm
8kmh NNW
44%
Tue 9th December
16°
0.0mm
1kmh S
17%
Wed 10th December
15°
0.0mm
2kmh SSW
5%
Thu 11th December
16°
0.0mm
3kmh S
3%
Fri 12th December
16°
0.0mm
1kmh ESE
3%
Sat 13th December
16°
0.0mm
4kmh NNW
2%
Sun 14th December
16°
0.0mm
5kmh NW
41%
Mon 15th December
16°
0.0mm
1kmh SE
57%
Tue 16th December
16°
0.0mm
5kmh NNE
66%
Wed 17th December
17°
0.0mm
2kmh SSE
8%
Thu 18th December
16°
0.0mm
5kmh SSW
17%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 16° 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 3 days of light rain with an average of 3.2mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 32%.

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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