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

Today the maximum temperature will be 18° 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 29%.

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

Frangokastelo Beach faces Southwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 07:58 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 84% 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 Frangokastelo 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 no rainy days at all this weekend. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 26%.

FRANGOKASTELO BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Fri 18th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 13° 13° 20° 22° 19° 15° 9°
15% 12% 100% 0% 15% 12% 84% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Sat 19th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
6° 7° 7° 14° 16° 14° 11° 6°
0% 0% 18% 2% 100% 22% 93% 67%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Sun 20th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
6° 6° 8° 17° 22° 22° 18° 12°
9% 4% 20% 8% 3% 72% 2% 1%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Mon 21st April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 11° 13° 18° 22° 23° 19° 12°
3% 95% 100% 13% 50% 62% 4% 4%
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 22nd April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 12° 13° 18° 21° 21° 16° 10°
4% 2% 18% 8% 70% 73% 28% 9%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Wed 23rd April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
8° 9° 11° 17° 21° 21° 16° 11°
1% 3% 3% 3% 5% 6% 9% 12%
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 24th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 11° 13° 18° 21° 20° 16° 10°
10% 6% 6% 5% 4% 3% 1% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Fri 18th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
8
kmh
3
kmh
1
kmh
6
kmh
14
kmh
19
kmh
14
kmh
14
kmh
0.4m
0.2m
0.2m
0.3m
0.7m
0.8m
0.6m
0.6m
3.8s 3.8s 2.4s 3.7s 3.7s 3.7s 3.7s 3.7s
Sat 19th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
12
kmh
10
kmh
16
kmh
15
kmh
12
kmh
7
kmh
3
kmh
1.1m
1.1m
0.7m
0.8m
0.9m
0.7m
0.6m
0.5m
6.3s 6.3s 6.3s 6.3s 6.3s 6.3s 4.6s 4.6s
Sun 20th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
1
kmh
1
kmh
5
kmh
8
kmh
8
kmh
6
kmh
4
kmh
4
kmh
0.3m
0.3m
0.2m
0.3m
0.4m
0.3m
0.2m
0.2m
4.5s 5.6s 5.7s 5.6s 5.5s 5.4s 2.4s 2.4s
Mon 21st April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
4
kmh
6
kmh
8
kmh
11
kmh
13
kmh
11
kmh
7
kmh
5
kmh
0.1m
0.1m
0.2m
0.4m
0.3m
0.3m
0.2m
0.4m
2.3s 4.6s 4.6s 4.6s 4.6s 4.1s 2.5s 2.8s
Tue 22nd April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
6
kmh
6
kmh
11
kmh
11
kmh
10
kmh
12
kmh
3
kmh
5
kmh
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.5m
0.4m
3.2s 3.2s 3.2s 3.2s 3.2s 3.2s 3.2s 3.4s
Wed 23rd April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
6
kmh
8
kmh
7
kmh
5
kmh
10
kmh
10
kmh
12
kmh
14
kmh
0.4m
0.3m
0.3m
0.4m
0.5m
0.4m
0.6m
0.8m
3.4s 3.5s 3.6s 3.6s 3.6s 3.6s 3.4s 3.6s
Thu 24th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16
kmh
13
kmh
11
kmh
16
kmh
19
kmh
20
kmh
12
kmh
11
kmh
0.8m
0.9m
0.9m
0.8m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.7m
4.0s 5.6s 5.3s 5.3s 5.3s 6.9s 4.5s 5.3s
Fri 18th April
7:12 AM 2:53 PM 10:56 PM
0.10 0.19 0.10
Sat 19th April
2:22 AM 7:07 AM 3:55 PM
0.14 0.10 0.19
Sun 20th April
3:08 AM 5:43 PM
0.10 0.18
Mon 21st April
3:17 AM 7:40 PM
0.09 0.18
Tue 22nd April
3:37 AM 10:25 AM 2:23 PM 8:52 PM
0.09 0.16 0.11 0.19
Wed 23rd April
3:59 AM 10:26 AM 3:29 PM 9:42 PM
0.08 0.17 0.10 0.19
Thu 24th April
4:22 AM 10:42 AM 4:22 PM 10:23 PM
0.08 0.18 0.09 0.19
Fri 18th April
22°
0.0mm
8kmh WSW
29%
Sat 19th April
16°
0.0mm
8kmh NW
37%
Sun 20th April
22°
0.0mm
3kmh WNW
14%
Mon 21st April
23°
0.0mm
2kmh S
41%
Tue 22nd April
23°
0.2mm
8kmh ENE
26%
Wed 23rd April
22°
0.0mm
14kmh NNW
5%
Thu 24th April
21°
0.0mm
18kmh NNW
4%
Fri 25th April
21°
0.0mm
12kmh WNW
15%
Sat 26th April
24°
0.0mm
7kmh WNW
8%
Sun 27th April
21°
0.0mm
12kmh NW
18%
Mon 28th April
21°
0.0mm
3kmh SE
23%
Tue 29th April
23°
0.0mm
6kmh ENE
35%
Wed 30th April
19°
0.7mm
12kmh WNW
67%
Thu 1st May
12°
0.7mm
18kmh NNW
69%

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Next 14 day Beach Weather in Frangokastelo Beach

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 21° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. 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 3 days of very light rain with an average of 0.5mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 28%.

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

Taking a Holiday at Frangokastelo Beach, Crete, Greece

Taking a holiday at Frangokastelo Beach in Crete, Greece, is an experience filled with natural beauty, historical significance, and relaxation. The beach is located on the south coast of Crete and offers travelers a serene escape with its clear waters and scenic surroundings.

Beach Type

Frangokastelo Beach is known for its fine golden sand that stretches along the coastline, providing a soft and comfortable surface for sunbathing and leisurely walks. The water here is shallow with gentle waves, making it suitable for families with children. While the beach itself does not have many rocks or reefs directly off the shore for snorkeling or diving enthusiasts, there are areas nearby where one can indulge in these activities and explore marine life in more varied underwater landscapes.

Beach Activities

Due to its expansive sandy area and clear waters, Frangokastelo Beach is well-suited for a variety of activities:

  • Swimming: The shallow waters make it ideal for swimmers of all levels.
  • Sunbathing: With plenty of space and the warm Mediterranean sun, sunbathing is a popular pastime on this beach.
  • Castle Exploration: The nearby Venetian fortress (from which the beach gets its name) offers an opportunity for historic exploration.
  • Windsurfing & Kite Surfing: On days when the wind picks up, these sports are quite popular due to favorable conditions.
  • Fishing: Local fishermen often fish here; visitors can either watch or participate if equipped.

Accommodations

Frangokastelo Beach has several accommodation options ranging from beachfront hotels to more secluded resorts:

  • Flisvos Rooms: A popular choice offering simple rooms right on the beach with lovely views of the sea.
  • Orthi Ammos: Features comfortable accommodations very close to the sand dunes of Frangokastello.

Areas to Stay In

For visitors looking to stay close to Frangokastelo Beach:

  • Frangokastello Village: Staying within this small village gives you immediate access to the beach as well as local tavernas and cafes.
  • Chora Sfakion or Sfakia: For those seeking more amenities and a larger town atmosphere while still being a short drive from Frangokastelo.

Beach Amenities

Frangokastelo Beach provides several amenities that add convenience to your visit:

  • Sunbeds and umbrellas available for rent
  • Showers to rinse off after swimming
  • Public restrooms
  • A few tavernas serving local Cretan cuisine right by the beach
  • Parking areas close to the beach entrance

With these amenities available, visitors can comfortably enjoy their time at Frangokastelo Beach in Crete.

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