Beach Weather in Gerakas Beach, Zakynthos, Greece

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16°
 
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15°
 
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15°
 
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16°
 
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18°
 
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23°
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24°
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25°
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24°
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22°
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19°
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Beach Weather Today in Gerakas Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 14° which is too cold for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect lots of sunshine and clear skies with an average cloud cover of 37%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and moderate at 18kmh from the South-Southeast. The moderate winds will make the temperatures feel colder. 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 05:51 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 74% 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 14° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 10° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit.

There will be no rainy days at all this weekend. Expect sunshine and sunny skies with an average cloud cover of 41%.

GERAKAS BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Sat 24th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 12° 12° 12° 13° 16° 13° 14°
26% 19% 35% 27% 51% 50% 74% 19%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Sun 25th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 13° 14° 14° 15° 15° 15°
33% 42% 18% 17% 4% 47% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
Mon 26th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 15° 15° 13° 11° 11° 12° 11°
85% 100% 53% 81% 93% 26% 75% 52%
0.0mm 0.4mm 0.1mm 0.9mm 2.3mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 1.1mm
Tue 27th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 12° 12° 12° 12° 12° 12° 13°
88% 70% 63% 81% 74% 75% 15% 80%
0.0mm 0.5mm 0.4mm 0.0mm 0.6mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Wed 28th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 12° 12° 13° 13° 14° 15° 14°
71% 5% 75% 60% 92% 100% 72% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 0.7mm
Thu 29th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 13° 12° 11° 12° 12° 12° 12°
100% 98% 98% 84% 63% 87% 65% 15%
1.4mm 0.0mm 0.3mm 0.4mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.2mm 0.0mm
Fri 30th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 11° 11° 12° 12° 12° 12° 12°
4% 4% 34% 57% 12% 5% 8% 12%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Sat 24th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
9
kmh
4
kmh
11
kmh
16
kmh
17
kmh
15
kmh
14
kmh
18
kmh
1.0m
0.9m
0.8m
1.0m
1.0m
0.8m
0.7m
0.9m
6.9s 6.9s 7.8s 9.5s 8.7s 8.1s 7.7s 7.3s
Sun 25th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26
kmh
31
kmh
32
kmh
41
kmh
46
kmh
44
kmh
40
kmh
45
kmh
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
1.5m
1.7m
1.7m
1.9m
2.3m
6.8s 6.5s 6.3s 6.3s 6.3s 6.3s 6.3s 6.3s
Mon 26th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
31
kmh
37
kmh
43
kmh
22
kmh
13
kmh
16
kmh
9
kmh
12
kmh
1.8m
0.7m
0.4m
0.7m
1.6m
0.7m
0.9m
0.4m
6.3s 8.7s 8.8s 8.6s 8.3s 9.0s 6.5s 9.5s
Tue 27th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27
kmh
27
kmh
23
kmh
21
kmh
28
kmh
24
kmh
18
kmh
17
kmh
0.5m
0.2m
0.1m
0.1m
1.4m
1.1m
0.7m
0.6m
9.1s 9.4s 10.0s 10.2s 10.1s 9.7s 9.3s 8.8s
Wed 28th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14
kmh
10
kmh
12
kmh
21
kmh
24
kmh
34
kmh
47
kmh
44
kmh
0.5m
0.8m
1.1m
1.1m
1.5m
1.9m
1.8m
0.9m
8.5s 7.9s 7.7s 7.5s 7.2s 7.4s 7.4s 9.8s
Thu 29th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
38
kmh
26
kmh
21
kmh
11
kmh
18
kmh
12
kmh
3
kmh
4
kmh
0.3m
0.5m
0.6m
1.5m
1.2m
1.0m
0.8m
1.3m
8.3s 8.4s 8.5s 8.4s 8.4s 7.9s 8.6s 9.0s
Fri 30th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
9
kmh
9
kmh
12
kmh
14
kmh
9
kmh
4
kmh
6
kmh
1.5m
1.7m
1.7m
1.4m
1.3m
1.0m
0.9m
0.7m
9.3s 10.3s 10.3s 9.8s 9.3s 8.7s 8.2s 7.8s
Sat 24th January
6:26 AM 12:58 PM 7:14 PM
0.34 0.13 0.31
Sun 25th January
1:04 AM 6:59 AM 1:38 PM 8:21 PM
0.17 0.31 0.14 0.30
Mon 26th January
2:18 AM 7:41 AM 2:39 PM 10:17 PM
0.20 0.28 0.16 0.30
Tue 27th January
4:56 AM 9:33 AM 4:25 PM
0.21 0.26 0.17
Wed 28th January
12:17 AM 7:25 AM 12:22 PM 6:15 PM
0.32 0.19 0.26 0.16
Thu 29th January
1:25 AM 8:15 AM 1:37 PM 7:25 PM
0.35 0.17 0.28 0.14
Fri 30th January
2:12 AM 8:51 AM 2:25 PM 8:15 PM
0.37 0.14 0.30 0.12
Sat 24th January
14°
0.0mm
17kmh SE
37%
Sun 25th January
15°
0.0mm
45kmh SE
45%
Mon 26th January
15°
4.8mm
39kmh NW
70%
Tue 27th January
12°
1.5mm
25kmh WNW
68%
Wed 28th January
15°
0.9mm
25kmh SSE
71%
Thu 29th January
12°
2.6mm
13kmh W
76%
Fri 30th January
12°
0.1mm
15kmh NW
17%
Sat 31st January
11°
2.1mm
13kmh S
69%
Sun 1st February
12°
0.0mm
12kmh NW
60%
Mon 2nd February
11°
7.2mm
19kmh E
90%
Tue 3rd February
11°
0.0mm
30kmh NNE
22%
Wed 4th February
11°
0.0mm
15kmh SE
11%
Thu 5th February
11°
0.0mm
5kmh S
6%
Fri 6th February
12°
0.0mm
4kmh ENE
33%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 12° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit. There will be 7 days of light rain with an average of 2.7mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 48%.

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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