Beach Weather in Gerakas Beach, Zakynthos, Greece

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15°
 
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16°
 
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18°
 
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23°
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Beach Weather Today in Gerakas Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 17° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 19° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water.

Today will have 5.5mm of moderate rain. Expect only occasional sunny spells and lots of clouds with an average cloud cover of 79%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and moderate at 20kmh from the North West. The moderate winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler. The moderate onshore winds may make conditions a little more choppy for swimming.

Gerakas Beach faces Southwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 05:17 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 72% 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 Gerakas Beach

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 17° 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 2 days of very light rain with an average of 1.7mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 0.9mm of rain and Sunday will have 2.5mm of rain. Expect sunny spells but some cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 60%.

GERAKAS BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Fri 5th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 12° 14° 14° 15° 16° 15° 15°
100% 75% 100% 100% 56% 55% 72% 81%
0.3mm 0.8mm 0.4mm 2.5mm 0.5mm 0.5mm 0.4mm 0.1mm
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
15° 15° 15° 15° 16° 16° 16° 16°
17% 72% 20% 85% 56% 76% 84% 53%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.6mm
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
16° 16° 16° 16° 16° 17° 16° 16°
88% 75% 53% 22% 16% 89% 82% 80%
0.4mm 0.8mm 0.5mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.4mm 0.4mm
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
16° 16° 15° 15° 16° 16° 17° 17°
57% 63% 75% 78% 31% 21% 12% 8%
0.4mm 0.3mm 0.6mm 0.1mm 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
16° 16° 16° 15° 15° 16° 16° 16°
7% 11% 36% 15% 16% 68% 46% 60%
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
16° 16° 16° 15° 15° 15° 16° 16°
56% 46% 51% 33% 10% 8% 13% 2%
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
15° 15° 15° 15° 15° 16° 16° 16°
2% 2% 3% 4% 4% 3% 2% 2%
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
12
kmh
13
kmh
9
kmh
17
kmh
20
kmh
13
kmh
5
kmh
8
kmh
1.1m
0.9m
1.0m
0.7m
1.0m
0.8m
0.5m
0.6m
6.7s 6.4s 6.1s 5.8s 5.6s 6.0s 5.1s 7.8s
Sat 6th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
2
kmh
5
kmh
6
kmh
13
kmh
10
kmh
8
kmh
18
kmh
22
kmh
0.6m
0.6m
1.1m
1.2m
1.1m
0.9m
0.8m
0.7m
7.5s 7.3s 6.8s 6.5s 6.3s 6.1s 6.7s 7.6s
Sun 7th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17
kmh
17
kmh
20
kmh
18
kmh
17
kmh
19
kmh
14
kmh
15
kmh
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.4m
0.5m
0.5m
0.4m
0.4m
7.7s 7.6s 7.5s 7.4s 7.3s 7.0s 6.9s 6.8s
Mon 8th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14
kmh
8
kmh
9
kmh
13
kmh
18
kmh
19
kmh
15
kmh
11
kmh
0.4m
0.4m
0.5m
0.5m
0.4m
0.6m
0.7m
0.5m
6.6s 6.5s 6.6s 6.4s 6.2s 6.2s 6.6s 6.7s
Tue 9th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
8
kmh
5
kmh
5
kmh
3
kmh
7
kmh
6
kmh
12
kmh
8
kmh
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
0.2m
0.2m
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
6.5s 6.3s 6.2s 6.0s 5.7s 5.5s 5.1s 4.9s
Wed 10th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
7
kmh
11
kmh
5
kmh
6
kmh
7
kmh
9
kmh
8
kmh
6
kmh
0.3m
0.2m
0.3m
0.4m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.4m
4.7s 4.5s 4.2s 4.2s 4.5s 4.7s 5.0s 5.3s
Thu 11th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
7
kmh
6
kmh
8
kmh
9
kmh
6
kmh
7
kmh
6
kmh
4
kmh
0.4m
0.4m
0.6m
0.5m
0.3m
0.5m
0.4m
0.6m
5.5s 5.6s 5.6s 5.6s 5.5s 5.3s 5.1s 3.8s
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
16°
5.5mm
19kmh NW
79%
Sat 6th December
16°
0.9mm
17kmh NNW
57%
Sun 7th December
17°
2.5mm
16kmh NNW
63%
Mon 8th December
17°
1.4mm
14kmh NNE
43%
Tue 9th December
16°
0.0mm
4kmh N
32%
Wed 10th December
15°
0.0mm
6kmh NE
27%
Thu 11th December
16°
0.0mm
8kmh SE
2%
Fri 12th December
16°
0.0mm
4kmh NE
3%
Sat 13th December
16°
0.0mm
8kmh SE
12%
Sun 14th December
16°
0.0mm
6kmh NNW
59%
Mon 15th December
16°
0.0mm
6kmh W
44%
Tue 16th December
16°
0.0mm
6kmh NE
78%
Wed 17th December
16°
0.0mm
14kmh NNE
37%
Thu 18th December
15°
0.0mm
4kmh NE
11%

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 4 days of light rain with an average of 2.6mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 39%.

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

Taking a Holiday at Gerakas Beach, Zakynthos, Greece

Gerakas Beach is situated on the beautiful island of Zakynthos in Greece. This stunning location is perfect for a relaxing beach holiday, with its crystal-clear waters and breathtaking scenery. The beach is located on the southeastern part of the island, within the protected area of the National Marine Park of Zakynthos. This makes it an ideal destination for nature lovers as well as those looking for a serene beach getaway.

Beach Type

Gerakas Beach is known for its fine golden sand, which has a soft and powdery texture that feels delightful underfoot. The beach is relatively shallow, making it suitable for families with young children or those who prefer to wade rather than swim in deeper waters. Although there are no rocks or reefs directly at Gerakas Beach, nearby beaches such as Dafni and Porto Roma offer excellent opportunities for snorkeling and diving among rocky coastlines teeming with marine life.

Beach Activities

Popular activities at Gerakas Beach include:

  • Swimming: The calm, clear waters make it an excellent spot for swimming.
  • Sunbathing: With its soft golden sand and ample sun loungers available to rent, Gerakas is perfect for sun worshippers.
  • Nature watching: Since Gerakas Beach is part of a protected marine park, visitors can observe the endangered loggerhead sea turtles (Caretta caretta) that nest here from May to August.
  • Walking: The surrounding area offers picturesque walking trails with scenic views of the coastline.

Due to its status as a protected area, water sports are not permitted on Gerakas Beach to preserve the natural environment and protect the loggerhead sea turtles.

Accommodations

While there are no large hotels or resorts directly on Gerakas Beach, visitors can find plenty of accommodation options nearby in Vasilikos village. Options range from charming guest houses and apartments to luxurious villas with private pools.

Areas to Stay In

Vasilikos village is the ideal area to stay in when visiting Gerakas Beach. The village is only a short distance from the beach and offers a variety of accommodation options, as well as restaurants, bars, and shops. Staying in Vasilikos allows visitors to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of Gerakas Beach while still having access to modern amenities.

Beach Amenities

Gerakas Beach offers the following amenities:

  • Sun loungers and umbrellas available for rent
  • Lifeguard on duty during peak season
  • Public restrooms
  • A small beach bar offering refreshments

Please note that due to its protected status, visitors are asked not to bring any plastic items or leave any trash on the beach. There are also no motorized water sports allowed in order to protect the marine life and nesting sea turtles.

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