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Beach Weather Today in Megali Petra Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 29° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 25° which is warm and pleasant for relaxing and swimming for long periods.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 6%.

The winds will be on shore and moderate at 16kmh from the West. The moderate winds will keep the temperatures feeling fresher. 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 08:54 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 29° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 25° which is warm and pleasant for relaxing and swimming for long periods.

There will be no rainy days at all this weekend. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 3%.

MEGALI PETRA BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Fri 26th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27° 26° 26° 28° 29° 30° 29° 27°
8% 8% 7% 9% 9% 3% 2% 8%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
Sat 27th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26° 26° 26° 28° 30° 31° 30° 27°
6% 9% 7% 4% 3% 4% 4% 4%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
Sun 28th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27° 27° 26° 29° 30° 31° 29° 27°
4% 4% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
Mon 29th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27° 26° 26° 30° 31° 31° 30° 28°
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 4% 5%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
Tue 30th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27° 27° 27° 30° 31° 32° 30° 28°
3% 4% 2% 3% 5% 4% 5% 5%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
Wed 31st July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27° 27° 28° 29° 30° 31° 30° 28°
6% 6% 6% 6% 6% 6% 3% 3%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
Thu 1st August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27° 26° 26° 27° 29° 30° 29° 28°
3% 6% 5% 2% 1% 0% 1% 5%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
Fri 26th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
7
kmh
10
kmh
4
kmh
7
kmh
16
kmh
13
kmh
14
kmh
6
kmh
0.1m
1.2m
1.0m
0.9m
1.1m
1.0m
1.0m
0.6m
6.3s 6.1s 5.7s 5.5s 5.5s 3.5s 4.5s 5.1s
Sat 27th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
6
kmh
3
kmh
4
kmh
6
kmh
14
kmh
12
kmh
6
kmh
4
kmh
1.1m
0.9m
0.7m
0.6m
0.7m
0.5m
0.4m
0.2m
5.5s 5.3s 5.1s 5.0s 5.0s 4.2s 3.3s 3.2s
Sun 28th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
3
kmh
5
kmh
7
kmh
7
kmh
19
kmh
17
kmh
11
kmh
8
kmh
0.2m
0.2m
0.2m
0.2m
0.6m
0.8m
0.8m
0.6m
4.6s 4.5s 4.2s 3.2s 3.2s 2.9s 3.1s 3.2s
Mon 29th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
5
kmh
5
kmh
5
kmh
12
kmh
20
kmh
16
kmh
8
kmh
1
kmh
0.4m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.9m
0.9m
0.8m
0.3m
3.2s 3.5s 3.8s 3.9s 3.9s 3.5s 3.6s 3.6s
Tue 30th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
5
kmh
4
kmh
8
kmh
9
kmh
17
kmh
15
kmh
9
kmh
4
kmh
0.7m
0.8m
0.8m
0.9m
1.2m
1.0m
1.1m
0.5m
4.0s 5.2s 5.5s 5.9s 5.9s 3.7s 4.4s 5.4s
Wed 31st July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
7
kmh
6
kmh
4
kmh
6
kmh
10
kmh
14
kmh
4
kmh
11
kmh
0.1m
0.3m
1.2m
1.0m
0.9m
1.0m
0.9m
1.0m
6.2s 6.4s 6.1s 5.9s 6.0s 6.1s 5.9s 5.7s
Thu 1st August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
9
kmh
10
kmh
8
kmh
12
kmh
15
kmh
14
kmh
3
kmh
7
kmh
1.1m
1.0m
0.9m
0.6m
0.5m
0.4m
0.4m
0.3m
5.7s 5.7s 5.5s 5.0s 4.7s 4.2s 3.5s 3.5s
Fri 26th July
3:06 AM 9:48 AM 3:23 PM 10:13 PM
0.10 0.40 0.10 0.50
Sat 27th July
3:59 AM 10:40 AM 4:16 PM 11:06 PM
0.20 0.40 0.20 0.40
Sun 28th July
5:02 AM 11:39 AM 5:20 PM
0.20 0.30 0.30
Mon 29th July
12:06 AM 6:17 AM 12:47 PM 6:37 PM
0.40 0.30 0.30 0.30
Tue 30th July
1:16 AM 7:39 AM 2:06 PM 8:00 PM
0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30
Wed 31st July
2:33 AM 8:52 AM 3:23 PM 9:10 PM
0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30
Thu 1st August
3:45 AM 9:50 AM 4:27 PM 10:07 PM
0.40 0.20 0.30 0.30
Fri 26th July
30°
0.0mm
6kmh WSW
6%
Sat 27th July
31°
0.0mm
7kmh SW
5%
Sun 28th July
31°
0.0mm
8kmh WNW
1%
Mon 29th July
31°
0.0mm
12kmh WNW
1%
Tue 30th July
32°
0.0mm
9kmh WNW
3%
Wed 31st July
31°
0.0mm
8kmh SSW
5%
Thu 1st August
30°
0.0mm
12kmh S
2%
Fri 2nd August
31°
0.0mm
8kmh W
5%
Sat 3rd August
31°
0.0mm
7kmh W
1%
Sun 4th August
32°
0.0mm
6kmh WSW
2%
Mon 5th August
32°
0.0mm
7kmh WSW
1%
Tue 6th August
31°
0.0mm
6kmh WNW
0%
Wed 7th August
32°
0.0mm
9kmh WSW
0%
Thu 8th August
32°
0.0mm
7kmh WNW
1%

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Next 14 day Beach Weather in Megali Petra Beach

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 31° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 25° which is warm and pleasant for relaxing and swimming for long periods. There will be no rainy days at all. Average cloud cover will be 2%.

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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