Beach Weather in Vai Beach, Crete, Greece

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Tan
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16°
 
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16°
 
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16°
 
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16°
 
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17°
 
Sea
22°
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24°
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25°
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24°
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23°
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20°
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18°
 

Beach Weather Today in Vai Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 27° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 25° which is warm and pleasant for relaxing and swimming for long periods.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 0%.

The winds will be cross-off shore and strong at 34kmh from the West-Southwest. The strong winds will keep the temperatures feeling fresher.

Vai Beach faces East and sunset will be over the land behind the beach at 07:24 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 Vai Beach

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 27° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 25° which is warm and pleasant for relaxing and swimming for long periods.

There will be 1 day of very light rain. Saturday will be dry and Sunday will have 0.1mm of rain. Expect sunshine and sunny skies with an average cloud cover of 44%.

VAI BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Fri 13th September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25° 25° 24° 26° 27° 27° 26° 26°
1% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 0% 3%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
Sat 14th September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26° 25° 25° 27° 27° 27° 27° 26°
3% 4% 0% 2% 3% 87% 22% 5%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
Sun 15th September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26° 25° 25° 25° 25° 25° 25° 24°
44% 85% 60% 85% 82% 70% 83% 75%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
Mon 16th September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24° 24° 23° 25° 25° 25° 24° 24°
30% 64% 82% 4% 6% 56% 77% 7%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
Tue 17th September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23° 23° 22° 24° 25° 25° 25° 24°
7% 11% 2% 3% 0% 2% 4% 1%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
Wed 18th September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24° 23° 24° 25° 26° 26° 25° 25°
4% 7% 16% 33% 39% 14% 7% 7%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
Thu 19th September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25° 24° 25° 26° 27° 26° 26° 25°
9% 13% 12% 21% 43% 28% 14% 8%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
Fri 13th September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
9
kmh
15
kmh
30
kmh
34
kmh
32
kmh
14
kmh
12
kmh
16
kmh
0.5m
0.4m
0.7m
0.8m
0.8m
0.4m
1.5m
1.2m
5.5s 5.2s 5.5s 6.2s 6.0s 5.7s 6.1s 6.1s
Sat 14th September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19
kmh
10
kmh
5
kmh
10
kmh
21
kmh
25
kmh
20
kmh
9
kmh
1.1m
1.0m
1.1m
1.2m
1.2m
0.4m
0.3m
1.2m
6.2s 7.1s 7.5s 7.1s 6.7s 6.6s 6.7s 6.5s
Sun 15th September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
17
kmh
18
kmh
20
kmh
23
kmh
24
kmh
39
kmh
35
kmh
1.2m
1.4m
0.2m
1.3m
1.5m
1.4m
0.6m
0.7m
6.8s 7.9s 7.7s 6.4s 6.7s 6.7s 7.3s 7.3s
Mon 16th September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
28
kmh
15
kmh
26
kmh
28
kmh
15
kmh
19
kmh
23
kmh
26
kmh
1.4m
1.4m
1.4m
1.3m
0.9m
0.8m
1.0m
1.1m
6.8s 7.3s 7.7s 7.6s 7.6s 7.5s 7.4s 7.0s
Tue 17th September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27
kmh
23
kmh
18
kmh
14
kmh
12
kmh
8
kmh
7
kmh
8
kmh
1.1m
1.1m
0.9m
0.7m
1.2m
0.8m
0.7m
0.6m
6.8s 6.3s 6.0s 5.5s 5.3s 5.2s 5.0s 4.8s
Wed 18th September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
9
kmh
9
kmh
9
kmh
8
kmh
7
kmh
6
kmh
6
kmh
0.6m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.6m
0.4m
0.5m
0.7m
4.6s 4.4s 4.4s 4.4s 4.5s 4.4s 4.3s 3.6s
Thu 19th September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
5
kmh
3
kmh
4
kmh
6
kmh
4
kmh
15
kmh
12
kmh
24
kmh
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.5m
0.3m
1.4m
1.2m
4.3s 4.4s 4.5s 4.3s 6.5s 6.2s 5.8s 5.5s
Fri 13th September
3:39 AM 9:38 AM 4:13 PM 10:05 PM
0.30 0.00 0.30 0.10
Sat 14th September
4:52 AM 10:51 AM 5:16 PM 11:13 PM
0.20 0.10 0.20 0.20
Sun 15th September
5:43 AM 11:45 AM 6:04 PM
0.20 0.20 0.20
Mon 16th September
12:06 AM 6:26 AM 12:31 PM 6:47 PM
0.20 0.10 0.30 0.10
Tue 17th September
12:53 AM 7:06 AM 1:14 PM 7:28 PM
0.30 0.00 0.30 0.00
Wed 18th September
1:37 AM 7:45 AM 1:56 PM 8:08 PM
0.40 0.00 0.40 0.00
Thu 19th September
2:19 AM 8:24 AM 2:38 PM 8:48 PM
0.40 0.00 0.40 0.00
Fri 13th September
27°
0.0mm
17kmh W
0%
Sat 14th September
28°
0.0mm
10kmh WSW
15%
Sun 15th September
25°
0.1mm
26kmh W
73%
Mon 16th September
25°
0.2mm
15kmh W
40%
Tue 17th September
25°
0.0mm
1kmh NNE
3%
Wed 18th September
26°
0.0mm
5kmh NE
15%
Thu 19th September
27°
0.0mm
8kmh SSW
18%
Fri 20th September
26°
0.0mm
27kmh NW
19%
Sat 21st September
24°
0.0mm
54kmh NW
20%
Sun 22nd September
25°
0.0mm
53kmh NNW
1%
Mon 23rd September
25°
0.0mm
26kmh NW
12%
Tue 24th September
27°
0.0mm
13kmh SSW
19%
Wed 25th September
28°
0.0mm
18kmh SSW
2%
Thu 26th September
28°
0.0mm
10kmh SE
6%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 26° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 26° which is warm and pleasant for relaxing and swimming for long periods. There will be 2 days of very light rain with an average of 0.2mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 17%.

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

Taking a Holiday at Vai Beach, Crete, Greece

Vai Beach, located on the eastern coast of Crete, Greece, is a beautiful and unique destination for a relaxing beach holiday. This stunning beach is surrounded by Europe's largest palm forest, creating a tropical paradise vibe that attracts visitors from around the world.

Beach Type

Vai Beach is known for its golden sand, which is soft and fine underfoot. The sand gradually transitions into pebbles near the shoreline, providing an ideal environment for marine life to thrive. This makes Vai Beach a great spot for snorkeling and diving enthusiasts who want to explore the underwater wonders of this part of Crete. The water at Vai Beach is crystal clear and has a beautiful turquoise color, making it perfect for swimming and snorkeling.

Beach Activities

The unique surroundings of Vai Beach offer plenty of activities to keep visitors entertained during their holiday. Some popular beach activities at Vai include:

  1. Swimming: The calm and clear waters at Vai Beach make it an ideal spot for swimming.
  2. Snorkeling: With its pebble-strewn shoreline and thriving marine life, Vai Beach is a fantastic place to go snorkeling.
  3. Sunbathing: The golden sand and warm Mediterranean sun make sunbathing on Vai Beach a popular pastime.
  4. Beach volleyball: With its wide stretch of sand, playing beach volleyball with friends or family can be a fun way to spend your time at Vai.
  5. Hiking: With the palm forest in close proximity to the beach, visitors can take advantage of the various hiking trails that lead through this unique natural landscape.

Accommodations

There are no large-scale resorts or hotels directly on Vai Beach, as the area is protected due to its unique palm forest ecosystem. However, there are several smaller hotels and guesthouses in nearby towns that cater to tourists visiting this stunning beach. Some options include:

  1. Cavo Plako Villas: Located in the nearby village of Palekastro, these villas offer modern accommodations just a short drive from Vai Beach.
  2. Olive Coast Suites: Also in Palekastro, these stylish suites provide a comfortable base for exploring Vai Beach and the surrounding area.

Areas to Stay In

When planning a holiday at Vai Beach, consider staying in one of these nearby areas:

  1. Palekastro: This small village is located just a few kilometers from Vai Beach and offers several accommodation options, as well as taverns and shops for visitors to enjoy.
  2. Kouremenos: A quiet beach area near Palekastro, Kouremenos has a few accommodation options and is conveniently located between Vai Beach and the town of Sitia.

Beach Amenities

Vai Beach offers various amenities to ensure that visitors have an enjoyable and comfortable stay at the beach. These include:

  1. Sunbeds and umbrellas available for rent
  2. Showers and changing facilities
  3. A beach bar offering food and drinks
  4. Lifeguards on duty during high season
  5. Parking facilities close to the beach entrance

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