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Beach Weather Today in Balos Lagoon

Today the maximum temperature will be 15° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 20° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water.

Today will have 0.1mm of very light rain. Expect some sunshine and occasionally cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 57%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and moderate at 19kmh from the North-Northeast. The moderate winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler. The moderate onshore winds may make conditions a little more choppy for swimming.

Balos Lagoon faces Northwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 05:13 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 Balos Lagoon

Today - Sunday the maximum daily temperatures will be 15° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 20° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water.

Today, Sunday will have 0.1mm of very light rain. Expect some sunshine and occasionally cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 57%.

BALOS LAGOON - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Sun 14th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 14° 14° 15° 16° 13° 12°
79% 68% 82% 75% 40% 75% 9% 30%
0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Mon 15th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13° 14° 14° 15° 15° 14° 13°
63% 74% 85% 13% 10% 11% 22% 0%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Tue 16th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 12° 12° 13° 16° 16° 12° 11°
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 3%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Wed 17th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 9° 10° 14° 15° 13° 13°
9% 99% 0% 12% 11% 26% 17% 99%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Thu 18th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13° 13° 14° 17° 16° 14° 14°
100% 10% 2% 2% 0% 7% 8% 13%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Fri 19th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 13° 12° 13° 16° 15° 13° 12°
23% 2% 13% 23% 12% 25% 54% 72%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Sat 20th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 11° 11° 11° 13° 15° 12° 10°
83% 64% 86% 79% 89% 90% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.3mm 0.5mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Sun 14th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19
kmh
16
kmh
13
kmh
16
kmh
18
kmh
15
kmh
11
kmh
8
kmh
0.9m
0.4m
0.3m
0.2m
1.3m
1.2m
0.4m
0.9m
5.3s 5.7s 5.8s 5.7s 5.5s 5.3s 4.7s 4.8s
Mon 15th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
8
kmh
10
kmh
15
kmh
21
kmh
19
kmh
20
kmh
16
kmh
20
kmh
0.7m
0.4m
0.6m
0.6m
0.7m
0.6m
0.8m
1.1m
4.6s 4.0s 3.8s 4.0s 4.4s 4.8s 5.2s 5.3s
Tue 16th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20
kmh
18
kmh
12
kmh
22
kmh
23
kmh
20
kmh
18
kmh
19
kmh
1.3m
1.2m
1.3m
1.1m
0.9m
0.9m
1.0m
0.6m
5.9s 5.9s 5.4s 5.3s 5.5s 4.9s 5.2s 4.6s
Wed 17th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20
kmh
22
kmh
20
kmh
22
kmh
21
kmh
17
kmh
15
kmh
8
kmh
0.7m
0.8m
1.2m
1.1m
1.1m
0.5m
1.0m
0.8m
4.7s 4.8s 5.2s 5.2s 5.2s 4.7s 4.8s 4.4s
Thu 18th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
11
kmh
14
kmh
7
kmh
13
kmh
9
kmh
6
kmh
7
kmh
0.6m
0.5m
0.4m
0.4m
0.3m
0.4m
0.3m
0.3m
4.2s 4.1s 3.8s 3.6s 6.5s 3.3s 3.1s 3.0s
Fri 19th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
7
kmh
6
kmh
5
kmh
9
kmh
13
kmh
15
kmh
7
kmh
0.2m
0.3m
0.4m
0.4m
0.3m
0.3m
0.4m
0.4m
2.9s 2.8s 2.4s 2.4s 2.3s 2.8s 3.2s 3.5s
Sat 20th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
9
kmh
17
kmh
16
kmh
14
kmh
19
kmh
21
kmh
24
kmh
22
kmh
0.5m
1.0m
1.3m
1.4m
0.7m
0.8m
1.0m
1.3m
3.9s 4.6s 5.1s 5.1s 5.6s 5.8s 6.1s 6.3s
Sun 14th December
2:21 AM 7:00 AM 1:21 PM 8:42 PM
0.11 0.16 0.09 0.19
Mon 15th December
3:25 AM 8:16 AM 1:53 PM 9:08 PM
0.10 0.15 0.09 0.19
Tue 16th December
4:13 AM 9:12 AM 2:25 PM 9:36 PM
0.10 0.15 0.09 0.20
Wed 17th December
4:52 AM 9:54 AM 2:58 PM 10:05 PM
0.09 0.15 0.09 0.21
Thu 18th December
5:27 AM 10:31 AM 3:32 PM 10:36 PM
0.09 0.15 0.09 0.21
Fri 19th December
6:00 AM 11:04 AM 4:06 PM 11:07 PM
0.08 0.15 0.09 0.22
Sat 20th December
6:33 AM 11:37 AM 4:40 PM 11:40 PM
0.08 0.15 0.09 0.22
Sun 14th December
16°
0.1mm
5kmh ENE
57%
Mon 15th December
16°
0.1mm
10kmh NE
34%
Tue 16th December
16°
0.0mm
10kmh ENE
0%
Wed 17th December
16°
0.0mm
13kmh ENE
34%
Thu 18th December
17°
0.0mm
6kmh ENE
17%
Fri 19th December
16°
0.0mm
6kmh NNE
28%
Sat 20th December
16°
0.9mm
14kmh NNE
86%
Sun 21st December
14°
2.3mm
14kmh SE
99%
Mon 22nd December
13°
1.1mm
15kmh N
99%
Tue 23rd December
13°
0.1mm
14kmh ENE
62%
Wed 24th December
13°
0.0mm
12kmh ENE
36%
Thu 25th December
13°
0.0mm
9kmh ENE
51%
Fri 26th December
14°
0.0mm
4kmh NE
12%
Sat 27th December
15°
0.0mm
9kmh ENE
7%

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Next 14 day Beach Weather in Balos Lagoon

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 15° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 20° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water. There will be 6 days of very light rain with an average of 0.8mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 44%.

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

Taking a Holiday at Balos Lagoon, Crete, Greece

Balos Lagoon is a stunning beach located on the northwest coast of Crete, Greece. Known for its turquoise waters and unique landscape, this remote paradise is a must-visit destination for beach enthusiasts. Accessible by car or boat, Balos Lagoon offers an unforgettable holiday experience for those looking to unwind and enjoy the beauty of the Mediterranean.

Beach Type

Balos Lagoon features a mix of soft white sand and pink sand, which is due to crushed shells. The crystal-clear shallow waters make it an ideal spot for families with young children or those who simply want to relax in the warm sea. Although there isn't a reef or rocky area directly at the main beach, there are rocks on either side of the lagoon that offer interesting snorkeling opportunities as well as a chance to discover marine life.

Beach Activities

Some of the popular activities at Balos Lagoon include:

  1. Swimming and sunbathing: The calm waters and fine sand make this an excellent spot for swimming and soaking up some sun.
  2. Snorkeling: While there isn't a reef directly at the main beach, visitors can snorkel around nearby rocks to explore marine life.
  3. Photography: The unique landscape and vibrant colors make Balos Lagoon a photographer's dream.
  4. Hiking: There's a short hike from the parking area down to Balos Lagoon that offers stunning views of the surrounding area.
  5. Boat trips: Several boat tours are available from nearby Kissamos port that take visitors to Balos Lagoon and other beaches such as Gramvousa Island.

Accommodations

There are no hotels or resorts directly at Balos Lagoon as it's a protected natural area; however, accommodations can be found in nearby towns such as Kissamos, Kaliviani, or Falassarna.

Areas to Stay In

  1. Kissamos: This coastal town is the closest to Balos Lagoon and offers a variety of accommodations, including hotels, guesthouses, and apartments. It's also the departure point for boat tours to Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa Island.
  2. Kaliviani: A small traditional village located near Kissamos, Kaliviani is an excellent choice for those looking for a more authentic Cretan experience while still being close to Balos Lagoon.
  3. Falassarna: Known for its beautiful beaches, Falassarna is another great option for those who want to explore more of Crete's stunning coastlines while visiting Balos Lagoon.

Beach Amenities

Although Balos Lagoon is relatively remote and unspoiled, it offers some basic amenities for visitors:

  • Sunbeds and umbrellas for rent
  • A small canteen selling snacks and drinks
  • Toilets and changing facilities
  • A beach bar

Keep in mind that it's essential to bring your own supplies such as water, sunscreen, and snacks if you're planning on spending the day at this remarkable beach destination.

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