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Beach Weather Today in Megali Petra Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 19° which is warm and pleasant 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 18%.

The winds will be side shore and moderate at 29kmh from the South East. The moderate winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler.

Megali Petra Beach faces West and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 06:45 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 Megali Petra Beach

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 19° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. The average water temperature will be 14° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea.

There will be 1 day of very light rain. Saturday will be dry and Sunday will have 1.1mm of rain. Expect lots of sunshine and clear skies with an average cloud cover of 35%.

MEGALI PETRA BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Sat 15th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 15° 12° 18° 23° 24° 19° 16°
9% 25% 0% 0% 4% 4% 23% 85%
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 16th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 13° 12° 15° 19° 18° 14° 11°
3% 4% 47% 55% 79% 77% 73% 83%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.4mm 0.4mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Mon 17th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 9° 9° 10° 13° 12° 10° 7°
38% 40% 73% 77% 85% 88% 73% 71%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 0.1mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Tue 18th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
6° 5° 4° 8° 10° 7° 4° 2°
6% 4% 13% 86% 58% 81% 83% 84%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 1.0mm 2.2mm 0.1mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Wed 19th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
1° -1° -2° 2° 7° 7° 4° 0°
26% 8% 2% 0% 3% 8% 10% 14%
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 20th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
-1° -1° 0° 4° 9° 9° 7° 3°
10% 2% 0% 1% 5% 8% 10% 10%
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 21st March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
2° 2° 2° 6° 11° 11° 9° 5°
8% 3% 1% 0% 3% 9% 10% 11%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Sat 15th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21
kmh
22
kmh
17
kmh
14
kmh
25
kmh
24
kmh
29
kmh
18
kmh
1.2m
1.2m
1.2m
1.4m
1.6m
0.5m
0.7m
0.9m
4.7s 5.5s 6.8s 7.0s 7.4s 7.5s 7.2s 7.0s
Sun 16th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15
kmh
21
kmh
11
kmh
9
kmh
14
kmh
16
kmh
16
kmh
9
kmh
0.4m
1.4m
1.2m
1.1m
1.0m
0.9m
0.8m
0.9m
7.2s 6.9s 6.8s 6.8s 6.9s 7.1s 7.0s 6.8s
Mon 17th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
9
kmh
30
kmh
36
kmh
35
kmh
40
kmh
37
kmh
35
kmh
31
kmh
0.8m
0.7m
1.2m
1.6m
1.5m
1.3m
1.2m
0.9m
6.7s 6.2s 6.0s 5.9s 5.6s 5.3s 5.3s 6.4s
Tue 18th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
28
kmh
25
kmh
22
kmh
18
kmh
39
kmh
31
kmh
24
kmh
25
kmh
0.7m
0.9m
1.0m
1.0m
1.1m
1.3m
1.6m
0.6m
6.1s 4.2s 5.3s 5.5s 5.5s 5.5s 5.5s 7.5s
Wed 19th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24
kmh
16
kmh
15
kmh
9
kmh
3
kmh
8
kmh
8
kmh
6
kmh
0.8m
1.6m
0.8m
1.2m
1.0m
0.7m
0.9m
0.7m
7.6s 8.4s 7.8s 7.6s 6.9s 6.5s 6.1s 5.5s
Thu 20th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
6
kmh
9
kmh
9
kmh
6
kmh
6
kmh
14
kmh
13
kmh
9
kmh
0.6m
0.6m
0.7m
0.6m
0.4m
0.8m
0.9m
0.7m
5.5s 5.6s 6.4s 6.0s 5.2s 5.2s 5.2s 5.2s
Fri 21st March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
4
kmh
5
kmh
7
kmh
3
kmh
8
kmh
10
kmh
9
kmh
5
kmh
0.7m
0.5m
0.6m
0.5m
0.5m
0.8m
0.9m
0.9m
5.2s 4.2s 4.3s 4.3s 4.3s 4.3s 4.3s 4.3s
Sat 15th March
3:58 AM 10:08 AM 4:20 PM 10:16 PM
0.37 0.09 0.36 0.11
Sun 16th March
4:19 AM 10:27 AM 4:43 PM 10:41 PM
0.36 0.09 0.36 0.12
Mon 17th March
4:40 AM 10:46 AM 5:06 PM 11:07 PM
0.35 0.10 0.35 0.14
Tue 18th March
5:00 AM 11:04 AM 5:30 PM 11:33 PM
0.33 0.12 0.35 0.16
Wed 19th March
5:17 AM 11:23 AM 5:57 PM
0.31 0.14 0.33
Thu 20th March
12:02 AM 5:32 AM 11:42 AM 6:30 PM
0.18 0.29 0.16 0.31
Fri 21st March
12:43 AM 5:40 AM 12:03 PM 7:37 PM
0.21 0.27 0.18 0.29
Sat 15th March
24°
0.0mm
12kmh SSW
18%
Sun 16th March
19°
1.1mm
12kmh SSW
52%
Mon 17th March
13°
0.5mm
17kmh WSW
68%
Tue 18th March
10°
3.3mm
6kmh SW
51%
Wed 19th March
7°
0.0mm
8kmh ENE
8%
Thu 20th March
10°
0.0mm
2kmh SE
5%
Fri 21st March
12°
0.0mm
7kmh WSW
5%
Sat 22nd March
13°
0.0mm
6kmh WSW
30%
Sun 23rd March
9°
0.9mm
2kmh SW
66%
Mon 24th March
15°
0.0mm
3kmh SW
54%
Tue 25th March
16°
0.0mm
4kmh S
40%
Wed 26th March
15°
0.0mm
8kmh WSW
66%
Thu 27th March
16°
0.0mm
8kmh WSW
73%
Fri 28th March
16°
0.1mm
5kmh W
69%

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Next 14 day Beach Weather in Megali Petra Beach

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 14° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 14° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea. There will be 5 days of very light rain with an average of 1.2mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 43%.

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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