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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25°
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24°
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Beach Weather Today in Gerakas Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 18° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. 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 have 0.1mm of very light rain. Expect lots of sunshine and clear skies with an average cloud cover of 31%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and moderate at 18kmh from the South East. 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 08:14 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 Gerakas Beach

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 18° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. The average 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.

There will be 2 days of very light rain with an average of 0.6mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 0.1mm of rain and Sunday will have 1.0mm of rain. Expect lots of sunshine and clear skies with an average cloud cover of 33%.

GERAKAS BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Sat 18th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 17° 17° 17° 18° 18° 19° 18°
30% 24% 25% 21% 21% 24% 27% 77%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Sun 19th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 16° 16° 16° 17° 17° 17° 16°
71% 66% 74% 21% 13% 7% 7% 24%
0.5mm 0.0mm 0.5mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Mon 20th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 16° 16° 16° 16° 17° 18° 17°
16% 8% 44% 58% 34% 0% 5% 5%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Tue 21st April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 16° 16° 16° 16° 18° 18° 17°
5% 8% 15% 20% 8% 7% 6% 3%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Wed 22nd April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 16° 16° 16° 17° 18° 17° 17°
6% 45% 15% 21% 10% 9% 7% 49%
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 23rd April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 15° 15° 15° 16° 16° 17° 16°
19% 71% 99% 57% 76% 70% 75% 57%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.3mm 0.2mm 0.3mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Fri 24th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 15° 15° 15° 14° 14° 14° 15°
81% 72% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
0.5mm 0.6mm 0.8mm 1.6mm 0.6mm 0.7mm 0.7mm 0.3mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Sat 18th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15
kmh
14
kmh
11
kmh
7
kmh
8
kmh
9
kmh
10
kmh
18
kmh
0.6m
0.6m
0.4m
0.3m
0.2m
0.3m
0.4m
0.5m
5.5s 5.7s 6.3s 6.3s 4.2s 6.0s 6.7s 5.2s
Sun 19th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14
kmh
18
kmh
13
kmh
10
kmh
19
kmh
21
kmh
18
kmh
17
kmh
0.4m
0.4m
0.3m
0.5m
0.6m
0.6m
0.4m
0.5m
5.4s 3.4s 3.5s 5.9s 5.6s 5.4s 5.4s 5.0s
Mon 20th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
10
kmh
10
kmh
11
kmh
13
kmh
11
kmh
12
kmh
9
kmh
0.5m
0.4m
0.4m
0.3m
0.3m
0.2m
0.2m
0.2m
4.4s 4.3s 4.1s 3.8s 3.7s 3.5s 3.3s 2.4s
Tue 21st April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
3
kmh
1
kmh
4
kmh
9
kmh
13
kmh
15
kmh
10
kmh
11
kmh
0.1m
0.1m
0.2m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.3m
2.2s 2.3s 3.7s 4.1s 4.2s 3.1s 4.2s 4.2s
Wed 22nd April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
9
kmh
4
kmh
6
kmh
5
kmh
8
kmh
14
kmh
14
kmh
12
kmh
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.3m
0.5m
0.5m
0.8m
4.7s 4.7s 4.6s 4.4s 4.2s 4.1s 3.9s 3.9s
Thu 23rd April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
6
kmh
3
kmh
4
kmh
3
kmh
7
kmh
14
kmh
18
kmh
19
kmh
0.7m
0.6m
0.7m
0.4m
0.3m
0.3m
0.4m
0.3m
5.4s 6.1s 6.4s 5.5s 3.2s 5.1s 4.0s 4.0s
Fri 24th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15
kmh
11
kmh
7
kmh
14
kmh
3
kmh
5
kmh
8
kmh
9
kmh
0.3m
0.2m
0.2m
0.3m
0.2m
0.2m
0.2m
0.1m
3.8s 3.6s 4.4s 5.1s 3.1s 3.0s 3.1s 2.8s
Sat 18th April
4:41 AM 10:42 AM 5:12 PM 11:26 PM
0.35 0.08 0.40 0.12
Sun 19th April
5:15 AM 11:13 AM 5:50 PM
0.33 0.10 0.39
Mon 20th April
12:08 AM 5:50 AM 11:47 AM 6:31 PM
0.14 0.32 0.11 0.37
Tue 21st April
12:57 AM 6:28 AM 12:25 PM 7:20 PM
0.16 0.29 0.14 0.35
Wed 22nd April
2:03 AM 7:17 AM 1:14 PM 8:30 PM
0.18 0.27 0.16 0.32
Thu 23rd April
3:56 AM 9:03 AM 2:50 PM 10:26 PM
0.19 0.25 0.19 0.31
Fri 24th April
6:07 AM 12:15 PM 5:26 PM
0.18 0.26 0.19
Sat 18th April
19°
0.1mm
5kmh ENE
31%
Sun 19th April
17°
1.0mm
11kmh S
35%
Mon 20th April
18°
0.0mm
10kmh S
21%
Tue 21st April
18°
0.0mm
8kmh S
9%
Wed 22nd April
18°
0.0mm
4kmh SW
20%
Thu 23rd April
17°
1.0mm
4kmh W
65%
Fri 24th April
15°
5.8mm
11kmh NE
94%
Sat 25th April
16°
3.0mm
14kmh SSE
88%
Sun 26th April
17°
2.1mm
21kmh NNE
58%
Mon 27th April
19°
0.0mm
26kmh NE
50%
Tue 28th April
21°
0.4mm
32kmh SSE
33%
Wed 29th April
19°
0.0mm
8kmh N
5%
Thu 30th April
18°
0.0mm
20kmh N
20%
Fri 1st May
18°
0.0mm
6kmh NNE
18%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 18° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible on some days. The average 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. There will be 7 days of very light rain with an average of 1.9mm 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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