Beach Weather in Gerakas Beach, Zakynthos, Greece

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Beach Weather Today in Gerakas Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 13° which is too cold for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 18° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water.

Today will have 3.5mm of light rain. Expect only occasional sunny spells and lots of clouds with an average cloud cover of 78%.

The winds will be on shore and strong at 39kmh from the West-Southwest. The strong winds will make the temperatures feel colder. The strong onshore winds may make conditions rougher for swimming.

Gerakas Beach faces Southwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 05:23 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 75% 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 13° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 18° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water.

There will be 1 day of very light rain. Saturday will have 0.8mm of rain and Sunday will be dry. Expect some sunshine and occasionally cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 53%.

GERAKAS BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Tue 24th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13° 13° 13° 13° 12° 12° 12°
81% 86% 86% 62% 86% 78% 75% 75%
0.1mm 0.3mm 0.6mm 0.7mm 0.3mm 0.5mm 0.6mm 0.4mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Wed 25th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 12° 12° 13° 13° 12° 12° 13°
81% 85% 9% 8% 64% 79% 100% 78%
0.3mm 0.3mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Thu 26th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 11° 12° 12° 13° 13° 13° 13°
87% 91% 100% 51% 36% 28% 30% 24%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Fri 27th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 12° 11° 11° 11° 11° 12° 13°
25% 36% 29% 48% 32% 45% 43% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Sat 28th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 11° 10° 11° 11° 12° 13° 12°
100% 100% 100% 100% 97% 38% 57% 31%
0.0mm 0.7mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Sun 29th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 12° 12° 12° 12° 12° 12° 12°
72% 62% 39% 16% 8% 10% 11% 7%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Mon 30th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 11° 11° 11° 12° 12° 12° 12°
8% 6% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Tue 24th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
39
kmh
31
kmh
28
kmh
27
kmh
19
kmh
12
kmh
1
kmh
6
kmh
1.4m
1.2m
0.8m
0.7m
0.8m
0.4m
1.0m
0.7m
10.4s 10.6s 10.8s 10.4s 9.6s 9.1s 7.4s 6.8s
Wed 25th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
21
kmh
29
kmh
32
kmh
31
kmh
25
kmh
26
kmh
26
kmh
0.7m
0.7m
0.8m
0.9m
1.3m
0.8m
0.8m
1.0m
6.7s 6.3s 6.7s 6.2s 6.5s 6.8s 6.7s 6.6s
Thu 26th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
9
kmh
20
kmh
22
kmh
30
kmh
31
kmh
32
kmh
32
kmh
25
kmh
1.2m
1.1m
1.0m
0.9m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
6.5s 8.0s 7.7s 7.7s 6.4s 8.2s 7.6s 7.6s
Fri 27th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22
kmh
23
kmh
10
kmh
9
kmh
4
kmh
3
kmh
10
kmh
21
kmh
0.9m
0.8m
0.5m
0.4m
0.2m
0.2m
0.3m
0.9m
7.5s 7.3s 3.8s 7.3s 3.2s 3.1s 6.6s 6.3s
Sat 28th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
19
kmh
19
kmh
18
kmh
17
kmh
19
kmh
25
kmh
17
kmh
0.8m
0.6m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
1.1m
0.8m
0.9m
6.2s 3.9s 3.4s 3.9s 4.1s 4.4s 4.6s 4.7s
Sun 29th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
28
kmh
28
kmh
33
kmh
37
kmh
39
kmh
39
kmh
37
kmh
32
kmh
0.8m
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
0.8m
1.0m
0.8m
0.7m
8.3s 5.8s 5.8s 5.6s 5.5s 4.7s 6.3s 6.3s
Mon 30th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26
kmh
27
kmh
26
kmh
24
kmh
22
kmh
18
kmh
17
kmh
23
kmh
0.5m
0.5m
0.6m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
6.2s 6.1s 5.9s 5.8s 5.6s 5.3s 5.1s 5.0s
Tue 24th December
5:41 AM 12:01 PM 6:30 PM
0.40 0.30 0.30
Wed 25th December
12:37 AM 6:46 AM 1:01 PM 7:26 PM
0.30 0.40 0.30 0.30
Thu 26th December
1:43 AM 7:40 AM 1:58 PM 8:14 PM
0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30
Fri 27th December
2:40 AM 8:27 AM 2:49 PM 8:57 PM
0.30 0.30 0.30 0.20
Sat 28th December
3:29 AM 9:09 AM 3:35 PM 9:36 PM
0.30 0.30 0.40 0.20
Sun 29th December
4:12 AM 9:48 AM 4:17 PM 10:13 PM
0.40 0.30 0.40 0.20
Mon 30th December
4:52 AM 10:25 AM 4:58 PM 10:50 PM
0.40 0.20 0.40 0.10
Tue 24th December
13°
3.5mm
22kmh W
78%
Wed 25th December
13°
0.7mm
32kmh NNE
63%
Thu 26th December
13°
0.2mm
31kmh NNE
55%
Fri 27th December
12°
0.0mm
7kmh E
44%
Sat 28th December
13°
0.8mm
18kmh E
77%
Sun 29th December
12°
0.0mm
35kmh NNE
28%
Mon 30th December
12°
0.0mm
24kmh NNE
1%
Tue 31st December
12°
0.0mm
12kmh SE
4%
Wed 1st January
12°
0.0mm
7kmh NNE
3%
Thu 2nd January
13°
0.0mm
6kmh NE
18%
Fri 3rd January
14°
0.0mm
10kmh SE
20%
Sat 4th January
15°
0.2mm
18kmh SE
77%
Sun 5th January
16°
1.8mm
13kmh S
68%
Mon 6th January
15°
6.7mm
28kmh SW
92%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 13° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 18° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. There will be 7 days of very light rain with an average of 2.0mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 45%.

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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