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17°
 
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Beach Weather Today in Elafonissi Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 16° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. 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 be dry with no rain showers. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 15%.

The winds will be side shore and strong at 32kmh from the East-Southeast. The strong winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler.

Elafonissi Beach faces Southwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 06:41 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 Elafonissi Beach

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 16° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 16° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water.

There will be 2 days of very light rain with an average of 1.0mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 1.8mm of rain and Sunday will have 0.2mm of rain. Expect sunny spells but some cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 62%.

ELAFONISSI BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Tue 25th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 15° 13° 18° 22° 22° 18° 16°
46% 50% 8% 5% 7% 4% 0% 7%
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 26th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 14° 19° 21° 21° 19° 14°
28% 33% 50% 49% 15% 10% 17% 30%
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 27th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 15° 15° 20° 22° 19° 18° 15°
78% 50% 54% 4% 48% 53% 70% 80%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.2mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Fri 28th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 13° 13° 16° 19° 17° 16° 13°
89% 0% 4% 71% 50% 79% 79% 74%
0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Sat 29th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 13° 13° 17° 17° 17° 15° 12°
70% 88% 88% 87% 66% 80% 72% 62%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 0.5mm 0.7mm 0.3mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Sun 30th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 11° 15° 18° 18° 16° 14°
74% 50% 3% 31% 84% 75% 38% 39%
0.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Mon 31st March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 14° 17° 20° 21° 17° 14°
88% 79% 36% 21% 35% 58% 62% 32%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Tue 25th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
32
kmh
22
kmh
25
kmh
28
kmh
26
kmh
24
kmh
22
kmh
20
kmh
1.8m
1.4m
1.7m
1.6m
1.6m
1.3m
1.1m
1.2m
7.6s 7.5s 7.3s 7.1s 6.9s 6.4s 6.2s 6.2s
Wed 26th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25
kmh
22
kmh
26
kmh
39
kmh
21
kmh
28
kmh
29
kmh
42
kmh
1.7m
1.4m
1.4m
2.0m
1.2m
1.3m
1.3m
2.0m
6.1s 5.8s 5.7s 6.7s 6.5s 6.2s 5.9s 5.9s
Thu 27th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
38
kmh
39
kmh
44
kmh
43
kmh
24
kmh
11
kmh
21
kmh
12
kmh
1.9m
1.7m
1.7m
1.9m
1.4m
0.6m
0.9m
1.1m
9.9s 7.0s 6.9s 6.7s 6.3s 6.0s 5.9s 5.8s
Fri 28th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14
kmh
16
kmh
21
kmh
25
kmh
30
kmh
27
kmh
30
kmh
31
kmh
1.2m
1.0m
0.9m
0.9m
1.0m
1.0m
0.8m
0.7m
5.6s 5.5s 5.2s 5.2s 5.4s 5.8s 5.7s 5.7s
Sat 29th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
30
kmh
27
kmh
21
kmh
25
kmh
31
kmh
34
kmh
30
kmh
28
kmh
1.1m
1.0m
0.5m
0.5m
0.7m
1.3m
1.1m
1.1m
5.7s 5.7s 7.7s 7.6s 7.3s 7.6s 7.7s 7.7s
Sun 30th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23
kmh
18
kmh
20
kmh
22
kmh
19
kmh
18
kmh
26
kmh
30
kmh
1.1m
1.1m
1.0m
1.1m
0.7m
0.6m
0.5m
0.6m
7.6s 7.6s 7.5s 7.6s 8.0s 8.1s 8.2s 8.1s
Mon 31st March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
37
kmh
37
kmh
30
kmh
38
kmh
25
kmh
14
kmh
6
kmh
10
kmh
0.2m
0.3m
0.5m
0.8m
1.0m
1.3m
1.3m
1.5m
8.0s 7.7s 7.6s 8.5s 7.9s 5.8s 6.2s 6.1s
Tue 25th March
4:08 AM 10:07 AM 2:49 PM 9:26 PM
0.08 0.16 0.10 0.20
Wed 26th March
4:25 AM 10:19 AM 3:36 PM 9:59 PM
0.07 0.17 0.09 0.21
Thu 27th March
4:45 AM 10:38 AM 4:19 PM 10:31 PM
0.07 0.18 0.08 0.21
Fri 28th March
5:07 AM 11:02 AM 5:00 PM 11:03 PM
0.07 0.19 0.08 0.20
Sat 29th March
5:30 AM 11:28 AM 5:41 PM 11:35 PM
0.07 0.20 0.07 0.20
Sun 30th March
6:52 AM 12:56 PM 7:22 PM
0.07 0.20 0.07
Mon 31st March
1:08 AM 7:13 AM 1:25 PM 8:03 PM
0.19 0.08 0.20 0.08
Tue 25th March
22°
0.0mm
8kmh ENE
15%
Wed 26th March
22°
0.0mm
4kmh SE
29%
Thu 27th March
23°
0.3mm
14kmh ESE
54%
Fri 28th March
19°
0.3mm
4kmh SSW
55%
Sat 29th March
18°
1.8mm
11kmh WSW
76%
Sun 30th March
18°
0.2mm
5kmh NE
49%
Mon 31st March
22°
0.1mm
5kmh SSW
51%
Tue 1st April
17°
5.2mm
14kmh WNW
74%
Wed 2nd April
18°
0.7mm
24kmh W
60%
Thu 3rd April
19°
0.0mm
9kmh ESE
16%
Fri 4th April
25°
0.0mm
11kmh S
22%
Sat 5th April
21°
0.0mm
23kmh WNW
5%
Sun 6th April
20°
0.0mm
9kmh NNW
18%
Mon 7th April
19°
0.0mm
10kmh WSW
23%

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Next 14 day Beach Weather in Elafonissi Beach

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 20° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 16° 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 1.2mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 39%.

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

Taking a Holiday at Elafonissi Beach, Crete, Greece

Elafonissi Beach in Crete, Greece, is one of those rare places where the natural beauty can leave you truly speechless. Known for its shimmering waters and scenic views, a holiday at Elafonissi Beach promises relaxation and an escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Beach Type

Elafonissi Beach is renowned for its unique and stunning pinkish-white sand, which gets its color from the thousands of broken seashells mixed with the sand. This fine sand against the backdrop of turquoise water creates a tropical paradise-like feel. The beach is mostly sandy with some areas having coarse sand and small pebbles. Although not abundant in rocks or reefs directly at the beachfront, there are spots nearby that cater to snorkelers and divers looking to explore marine life.

Beach Activities

  • Swimming: The crystal-clear shallow waters make for ideal swimming conditions, especially for families with children.
  • Snorkeling: While Elafonissi itself may not be a snorkeling hotspot due to its sandy bottom, nearby coves offer opportunities to see marine life among rocks.
  • Sunbathing: The expansive area covered with soft pinkish-white sand provides a perfect place for sunbathing.
  • Kitesurfing & Windsurfing: On windier days, these activities are popular due to favorable wind conditions.
  • Paddleboarding: Calm days are perfect for paddleboarding across the flat water surface.
  • Exploring: Walk across to the island when the tide is low to discover more secluded spots and enjoy nature.

Accommodations

Directly on Elafonissi Beach there aren't any resorts or hotels due to environmental protection laws. However, nearby areas offer various accommodation options ranging from luxury resorts to budget-friendly hotels. Some notable mentions include:

  • Elafonisi Resort by Kalomirakis Family
  • Innahorion

These accommodations provide convenient access to the beach while respecting the natural landscape.

Areas to Stay In

For those looking for places to stay when visiting Elafonissi Beach, consider:

  • Chania: A picturesque town located about 1.5 hours away by car offering a mix of history, culture, and vibrant nightlife.
  • Kissamos: Closer than Chania and more laid back; it's perfect for tourists looking for a peaceful retreat near beautiful beaches.

These areas provide different experiences - Chania is bustling with activities whereas Kissamos offers tranquility closer to Elafonissi.

Beach Amenities

Elafonissi Beach offers several amenities that include:

  • Sunbeds and umbrellas (for rent)
  • Lifeguard services during peak season
  • Snack bars offering food and drinks
  • Showers and changing rooms
  • Restroom facilities
  • A small parking area

Keep in mind that during peak tourist seasons, it's best to arrive early at Elafonissi Beach as amenities such as sunbeds can be quickly occupied.

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