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Beach Weather Today in Agios Nikolaos

Today the maximum temperature will be 16° which is a little too chilly 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 0.1mm of very light rain. Expect some sunshine and occasionally cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 51%.

The winds will be cross-off shore and strong at 37kmh from the South-Southwest. The strong winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler.

Agios Nikolaos faces Northeast and sunset will be over the land behind the beach at 05:42 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 87% 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 Agios Nikolaos

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 16° which is a little too chilly 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 2 days of moderate rain with an average of 5.1mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 5.7mm of rain and Sunday will have 4.5mm of rain. Expect lots of sunshine and clear skies with an average cloud cover of 38%.

AGIOS NIKOLAOS - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Thu 29th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 14° 13° 13° 15° 20° 14° 13°
7% 62% 97% 28% 6% 50% 87% 77%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Fri 30th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 12° 12° 11° 13° 13° 12° 12°
0% 6% 8% 4% 10% 12% 30% 99%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.2mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Sat 31st January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 11° 12° 12° 14° 14° 12° 12°
100% 34% 12% 5% 1% 5% 80% 4%
5.7mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Sun 1st February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13° 13° 12° 12° 13° 11°
6% 16% 11% 75% 54% 87% 56% 62%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 2.0mm 0.0mm 1.2mm 1.2mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Mon 2nd February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 10° 10° 10° 10°
62% 87% 60% 89% 86% 73% 76% 93%
0.2mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.3mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.1mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Tue 3rd February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10°
86% 76% 71% 62% 23% 5% 16% 13%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Wed 4th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 11° 11° 12° 12° 12° 13°
2% 4% 4% 1% 0% 2% 15% 28%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Thu 29th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21
kmh
28
kmh
24
kmh
31
kmh
37
kmh
31
kmh
24
kmh
24
kmh
0.8m
1.2m
1.3m
1.1m
1.7m
1.2m
0.8m
0.8m
4.7s 4.7s 6.0s 6.4s 6.4s 6.4s 7.1s 8.9s
Fri 30th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16
kmh
12
kmh
11
kmh
8
kmh
5
kmh
6
kmh
14
kmh
10
kmh
0.9m
0.6m
0.7m
0.9m
0.6m
0.4m
0.6m
0.5m
8.3s 7.9s 7.4s 7.0s 6.7s 8.5s 6.3s 6.2s
Sat 31st January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
4
kmh
8
kmh
6
kmh
8
kmh
7
kmh
9
kmh
6
kmh
9
kmh
0.5m
0.5m
0.4m
0.4m
0.2m
0.4m
0.3m
0.5m
5.2s 5.6s 5.5s 5.4s 4.5s 5.4s 5.4s 5.6s
Sun 1st February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
17
kmh
23
kmh
33
kmh
30
kmh
27
kmh
16
kmh
15
kmh
0.9m
1.0m
0.5m
1.3m
0.9m
1.2m
1.4m
0.8m
5.3s 6.0s 5.4s 7.6s 2.8s 4.1s 5.4s 7.1s
Mon 2nd February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
37
kmh
40
kmh
40
kmh
38
kmh
35
kmh
26
kmh
22
kmh
22
kmh
0.9m
0.7m
1.2m
1.6m
1.0m
1.2m
1.0m
0.8m
6.9s 8.7s 4.5s 6.9s 9.0s 6.6s 8.4s 8.1s
Tue 3rd February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23
kmh
24
kmh
21
kmh
20
kmh
14
kmh
14
kmh
11
kmh
8
kmh
0.7m
1.0m
0.6m
0.7m
0.8m
0.8m
0.7m
0.6m
7.7s 5.3s 5.2s 5.0s 4.8s 4.6s 4.4s 4.2s
Wed 4th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
8
kmh
6
kmh
4
kmh
1
kmh
4
kmh
2
kmh
7
kmh
8
kmh
0.6m
1.0m
0.9m
0.4m
0.4m
0.3m
0.5m
0.4m
5.0s 4.9s 4.9s 4.8s 4.5s 4.8s 4.6s 4.4s
Thu 29th January
4:44 AM 10:21 AM 2:15 PM 9:37 PM
0.09 0.14 0.10 0.20
Fri 30th January
5:15 AM 10:50 AM 3:21 PM 10:18 PM
0.08 0.15 0.10 0.21
Sat 31st January
5:44 AM 11:16 AM 4:13 PM 10:54 PM
0.07 0.15 0.09 0.22
Sun 1st February
6:12 AM 11:43 AM 4:55 PM 11:27 PM
0.07 0.16 0.09 0.22
Mon 2nd February
6:37 AM 12:10 PM 5:34 PM 11:59 PM
0.06 0.16 0.08 0.22
Tue 3rd February
7:01 AM 12:38 PM 6:09 PM
0.06 0.16 0.08
Wed 4th February
12:29 AM 7:23 AM 1:08 PM 6:44 PM
0.21 0.07 0.17 0.09
Thu 29th January
16°
0.1mm
31kmh S
51%
Fri 30th January
13°
0.2mm
7kmh N
21%
Sat 31st January
14°
5.7mm
2kmh WNW
30%
Sun 1st February
13°
4.5mm
28kmh SSW
45%
Mon 2nd February
10°
1.2mm
17kmh WNW
78%
Tue 3rd February
10°
0.0mm
18kmh NNW
44%
Wed 4th February
13°
0.0mm
3kmh NE
7%
Thu 5th February
15°
0.0mm
20kmh S
32%
Fri 6th February
14°
2.9mm
19kmh SSW
71%
Sat 7th February
13°
4.1mm
20kmh SSW
69%
Sun 8th February
11°
1.6mm
37kmh NW
76%
Mon 9th February
13°
0.0mm
4kmh WSW
34%
Tue 10th February
18°
0.0mm
26kmh S
8%
Wed 11th February
16°
0.0mm
28kmh NW
25%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 14° 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 8 days of light rain with an average of 2.5mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 42%.

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

Taking a Holiday at Agios Nikolaos, Crete, Greece

Agios Nikolaos, located on the stunning island of Crete in Greece, is a picturesque town that offers an idyllic beach holiday experience. Nestled on the shores of Mirabello Bay, Agios Nikolaos boasts a unique charm with its vibrant marina, quaint cafes, and beautiful beaches. Taking a holiday here allows visitors to soak up the Mediterranean sun while enjoying the crystal-clear waters and diverse activities that cater to all ages and interests.

Beach Type

The beaches in Agios Nikolaos vary from powdery white sands to coarse sandy shores and pebbly stretches. You can find spots like Kitroplatia Beach which has fine sand mixed with some pebbles, providing a comfortable setting for sunbathing and leisurely strolls along the water's edge. In contrast, beaches such as Ammoudi and Havania offer more of a coarse sand experience which some visitors prefer for its natural feel underfoot.

For those interested in snorkeling or diving, beaches with rocky outcrops or areas with submerged reefs are ideal since they attract a diverse range of sea life. Almyros Beach, for example, has areas where rocks meet the sea creating an environment ripe for underwater exploration.

Beach Activities

  • Swimming: The clear waters are perfect for swimming, offering refreshment from the heat.
  • Snorkeling: The rocky sections of some beaches provide great spots to observe marine life.
  • Sunbathing: With ample sunshine and warm weather, lounging on the beach is a popular activity.
  • Water Sports: Many beaches offer facilities for water sports such as windsurfing or paddleboarding.
  • Boat Tours: Explore Mirabello Bay by joining one of the many boat tours available from Agios Nikolaos Marina.
  • Beach Volleyball: Some beaches have dedicated areas where you can enjoy playing volleyball with friends or family.

Accommodations

Agios Nikolaos is home to several beachfront resorts and hotels catering to various preferences and budgets. Here are a few recommendations:

  • St. Nicolas Bay Resort Hotel & Villas: A luxurious option offering private beach access and high-end amenities.
  • Miramare Resort & Spa: Ideal for those seeking both relaxation by the beach and spa treatments.
  • Minos Beach Art Hotel: A boutique hotel with a focus on art that provides direct access to a serene waterfront.

Areas to Stay In

When considering where to stay in Agios Nikolaos:

  • Central Agios Nikolaos: For easy access to local shops, restaurants, and vibrant nightlife.
  • Elounda: A nearby area known for its luxury resorts and breathtaking views of Spinalonga Island.
  • Vathi Beach Area: If you're looking for tranquility away from the busier central areas but still close enough to enjoy their amenities.

Beach Amenities

Most developed beaches in Agios Nikolaos offer various amenities designed to enhance your beach experience:

  • Sun loungers and umbrellas
  • Shower facilities
  • Changing rooms
  • Nearby cafes and tavernas
  • Lifeguard services during peak season
  • Water sports equipment rental stations

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