Beach Weather in Red Beach, Santorini, Greece

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Beach Weather Today in Red Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 16° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. Today the water temperature will be 13° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea.

Today will have 0.6mm of very light rain. Expect sunny spells but some cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 60%.

The winds will be on shore and extremely strong at 58kmh from the West-Southwest. The strong winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler. The very strong onshore winds may make conditions rough for swimming.

Red Beach faces Southwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 05:41 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 79% 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 Red 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 15° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea.

There will be 2 days of light rain with an average of 2.6mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 0.8mm of rain and Sunday will have 4.4mm of rain. Expect sunny spells but some cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 60%.

RED BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Thu 29th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 16° 17° 17° 18° 20° 17° 16°
12% 100% 100% 83% 12% 25% 79% 76%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.5mm 0.1mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Fri 30th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 16° 16° 16° 16° 16° 16° 16°
77% 14% 5% 0% 0% 6% 74% 90%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 1.2mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Sat 31st January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 16° 16° 16° 16° 16° 16° 16°
80% 71% 57% 88% 7% 72% 9% 77%
0.6mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Sun 1st February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 16° 16° 16° 15° 16° 15° 14°
77% 45% 68% 84% 78% 5% 85% 68%
0.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 2.7mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 1.2mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Mon 2nd February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 14° 14° 13° 12° 12° 12° 11°
53% 97% 88% 95% 100% 100% 100% 93%
0.3mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Tue 3rd February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 11° 11° 11° 12° 12° 12° 12°
81% 82% 95% 84% 41% 9% 16% 22%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Wed 4th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13° 13° 13° 13° 14° 14° 14°
3% 4% 4% 1% 2% 15% 56% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Thu 29th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
28
kmh
36
kmh
36
kmh
49
kmh
46
kmh
48
kmh
43
kmh
58
kmh
1.4m
1.6m
1.7m
1.8m
1.9m
1.6m
2.0m
2.5m
6.1s 6.1s 6.3s 6.9s 7.1s 6.7s 6.2s 6.2s
Fri 30th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
61
kmh
56
kmh
55
kmh
52
kmh
49
kmh
44
kmh
41
kmh
37
kmh
2.8m
2.7m
2.5m
2.5m
2.2m
2.0m
1.8m
1.8m
6.2s 6.2s 6.2s 6.2s 6.2s 6.2s 6.2s 6.2s
Sat 31st January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
32
kmh
41
kmh
49
kmh
51
kmh
47
kmh
44
kmh
37
kmh
32
kmh
1.9m
1.9m
1.8m
1.9m
1.7m
1.6m
1.5m
0.4m
6.2s 6.2s 6.2s 6.2s 6.2s 6.2s 6.2s 6.1s
Sun 1st February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24
kmh
22
kmh
43
kmh
35
kmh
26
kmh
30
kmh
16
kmh
32
kmh
1.4m
1.4m
1.2m
1.1m
1.3m
1.0m
1.0m
1.6m
5.8s 5.6s 5.3s 5.1s 5.6s 5.3s 5.1s 7.0s
Mon 2nd February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
39
kmh
61
kmh
62
kmh
53
kmh
44
kmh
37
kmh
32
kmh
30
kmh
1.5m
1.5m
1.8m
1.8m
1.8m
1.4m
1.3m
1.3m
5.7s 5.7s 7.4s 11.6s 11.5s 11.2s 10.8s 10.2s
Tue 3rd February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
29
kmh
29
kmh
28
kmh
23
kmh
21
kmh
17
kmh
15
kmh
12
kmh
0.9m
0.8m
0.9m
0.7m
1.0m
0.8m
0.7m
0.6m
9.7s 9.3s 8.9s 8.6s 8.4s 8.1s 7.8s 7.5s
Wed 4th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
10
kmh
6
kmh
4
kmh
3
kmh
3
kmh
5
kmh
10
kmh
0.7m
0.7m
0.4m
0.5m
0.3m
0.3m
0.2m
0.2m
7.3s 7.0s 4.4s 3.9s 3.8s 3.7s 3.7s 3.1s
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
18°
0.6mm
51kmh S
60%
Fri 30th January
16°
1.2mm
51kmh WSW
33%
Sat 31st January
16°
0.8mm
51kmh WSW
57%
Sun 1st February
16°
4.4mm
35kmh S
63%
Mon 2nd February
14°
0.4mm
32kmh NNW
90%
Tue 3rd February
12°
0.0mm
24kmh NNW
53%
Wed 4th February
14°
0.0mm
5kmh WNW
23%
Thu 5th February
16°
0.0mm
36kmh SE
56%
Fri 6th February
17°
2.5mm
31kmh SSW
76%
Sat 7th February
15°
10.2mm
50kmh SW
83%
Sun 8th February
15°
0.6mm
38kmh N
78%
Mon 9th February
15°
0.0mm
11kmh WNW
41%
Tue 10th February
18°
0.0mm
26kmh SSE
17%
Wed 11th February
18°
0.0mm
46kmh W
14%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 16° which is a little too chilly 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 8 days of light rain with an average of 2.6mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 53%.

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

Taking a Holiday at Red Beach, Santorini, Greece

A holiday at Red Beach in Santorini, Greece, offers an unforgettable experience with its unique landscape, crystal clear blue waters, and breathtaking views. This stunning beach is located near the ancient village of Akrotiri and is famous for its red and black volcanic sand and cliffs. It's an ideal destination for those seeking a unique beach experience amidst the natural beauty of Santorini.

Beach Type

Red Beach features coarse sand with a mix of red and black colors due to its volcanic origin. The striking contrast between the red cliffs and the deep blue waters creates a dramatic atmosphere that attracts visitors from all around the world. Snorkeling and diving are especially popular at Red Beach because of its rocky seabed, which provides an excellent habitat for various marine species. The underwater rock formations and rich marine life make it an exciting spot for exploring the wonders beneath the surface.

Beach Activities

At Red Beach, visitors can enjoy various activities that take advantage of its unique landscape:

  1. Sunbathing: The striking beauty of Red Beach makes it a perfect spot to relax on a sun lounger while taking in the surrounding views.
  2. Swimming: The clear blue waters are perfect for swimming and cooling off during hot summer days.
  3. Snorkeling & Diving: The rocky seabed is home to various marine species, making Red Beach an excellent spot for snorkeling or diving.
  4. Photography: Capture the stunning contrast between the red cliffs, black sand, and blue waters in your photos.
  5. Hiking: Explore nearby hiking trails that lead to panoramic views overlooking the beach.

Accommodations

While there are no beach resorts directly on Red Beach itself due to its protected status as part of Akrotiri's archaeological site, there are several accommodation options in nearby areas:

  1. Apanemo Hotel
  2. Cavo Bianco Resort
  3. White & Co. Exclusive Island Villas

Areas to Stay In

For those looking for accommodation close to Red Beach, consider the following areas:

  1. Akrotiri: This ancient village is the closest area to Red Beach, offering a range of accommodations, including hotels and villas.
  2. Fira: The capital of Santorini is a 20-minute drive from Red Beach and offers numerous accommodation options, shopping centers, and vibrant nightlife.
  3. Perissa & Perivolos: These popular beach destinations are located on the southeastern side of Santorini and are about a 30-minute drive from Red Beach.

Beach Amenities

Red Beach offers several amenities for visitors to enjoy during their stay:

  • Sun loungers and umbrellas for rent
  • A small canteen serving snacks and refreshments
  • Public restrooms
  • Parking area near the beach access path (limited spaces)
  • Accessible via a short hiking trail from Akrotiri village (note that the path may be challenging for some visitors due to its rocky terrain)

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