Beach Weather in Gerakas Beach, Zakynthos, Greece

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16°
 
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15°
 
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15°
 
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16°
 
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18°
 
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23°
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25°
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24°
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22°
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19°
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17°
 

Beach Weather Today in Gerakas Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 17° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. Today the water temperature will be 16° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 25%.

The winds will be side shore and light at 14kmh from the North. The light winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler.

Gerakas Beach faces Southwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 08:25 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 Gerakas Beach

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 17° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 18° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water.

There will be 1 day of very light rain. Saturday will have 0.3mm of rain and Sunday will be dry. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 27%.

GERAKAS BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Thu 30th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 18° 18° 17° 19° 20° 19° 18°
21% 0% 60% 5% 49% 14% 28% 28%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Fri 1st May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 18° 17° 16° 17° 17° 14° 13°
31% 46% 75% 89% 93% 39% 90% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.3mm 0.4mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Sat 2nd May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 12° 14° 14° 14° 15° 16° 16°
100% 94% 70% 25% 30% 43% 20% 11%
0.3mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Sun 3rd May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 15° 14° 14° 15° 16° 18° 17°
5% 8% 6% 5% 4% 9% 3% 5%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Mon 4th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 17° 17° 16° 16° 17° 18° 18°
6% 6% 86% 76% 7% 81% 5% 3%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Tue 5th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 17° 17° 16° 17° 18° 19° 18°
3% 3% 2% 5% 2% 2% 0% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Wed 6th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 17° 17° 17° 18° 19° 19° 18°
0% 0% 28% 0% 0% 3% 2% 2%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Thu 30th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
5
kmh
6
kmh
5
kmh
5
kmh
9
kmh
7
kmh
14
kmh
9
kmh
0.1m
0.1m
0.2m
0.2m
0.3m
0.5m
0.6m
0.5m
2.1s 2.1s 2.1s 2.1s 2.1s 2.1s 2.1s 2.1s
Fri 1st May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
24
kmh
23
kmh
10
kmh
12
kmh
36
kmh
17
kmh
13
kmh
0.4m
0.9m
0.8m
0.7m
0.8m
1.1m
0.3m
0.7m
2.1s 2.1s 2.1s 5.2s 7.4s 5.3s 5.1s 4.9s
Sat 2nd May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16
kmh
23
kmh
14
kmh
12
kmh
32
kmh
34
kmh
29
kmh
26
kmh
0.7m
0.6m
0.5m
0.5m
0.6m
0.9m
0.6m
0.6m
3.8s 4.7s 4.6s 4.5s 4.6s 4.5s 4.4s 4.1s
Sun 3rd May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22
kmh
18
kmh
17
kmh
13
kmh
11
kmh
22
kmh
22
kmh
18
kmh
0.4m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.4m
0.5m
0.4m
0.2m
4.0s 3.9s 4.5s 5.3s 3.2s 3.1s 5.8s 2.5s
Mon 4th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17
kmh
15
kmh
10
kmh
10
kmh
8
kmh
11
kmh
21
kmh
12
kmh
0.3m
0.2m
0.2m
0.2m
0.2m
0.7m
0.6m
0.5m
5.7s 3.4s 4.8s 4.6s 4.0s 3.3s 3.3s 3.9s
Tue 5th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
9
kmh
5
kmh
2
kmh
3
kmh
7
kmh
9
kmh
5
kmh
3
kmh
0.5m
0.4m
0.3m
0.3m
0.2m
0.3m
0.4m
0.4m
3.8s 3.6s 3.6s 4.7s 4.7s 4.0s 5.6s 5.5s
Wed 6th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
3
kmh
2
kmh
1
kmh
2
kmh
8
kmh
11
kmh
3
kmh
0
kmh
0.4m
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
0.2m
0.2m
0.2m
5.2s 5.0s 4.9s 4.7s 4.6s 2.7s 2.6s 4.5s
Thu 30th April
3:30 AM 9:32 AM 4:00 PM 10:10 PM
0.33 0.10 0.37 0.13
Fri 1st May
3:59 AM 9:56 AM 4:27 PM 10:40 PM
0.33 0.10 0.38 0.13
Sat 2nd May
4:28 AM 10:20 AM 4:54 PM 11:10 PM
0.32 0.11 0.38 0.14
Sun 3rd May
4:56 AM 10:45 AM 5:23 PM 11:42 PM
0.32 0.12 0.38 0.15
Mon 4th May
5:24 AM 11:10 AM 5:53 PM
0.31 0.13 0.37
Tue 5th May
12:18 AM 5:52 AM 11:38 AM 6:26 PM
0.16 0.30 0.15 0.35
Wed 6th May
1:00 AM 6:24 AM 12:08 PM 7:05 PM
0.17 0.28 0.16 0.34
Thu 30th April
20°
0.0mm
5kmh NNW
25%
Fri 1st May
18°
0.9mm
11kmh NNW
70%
Sat 2nd May
16°
0.3mm
8kmh NNE
49%
Sun 3rd May
18°
0.0mm
13kmh N
5%
Mon 4th May
18°
0.1mm
8kmh ESE
33%
Tue 5th May
19°
0.0mm
1kmh SSW
2%
Wed 6th May
19°
0.0mm
3kmh WSW
4%
Thu 7th May
19°
0.0mm
12kmh SSE
10%
Fri 8th May
20°
0.0mm
15kmh S
13%
Sat 9th May
22°
0.0mm
2kmh SSE
28%
Sun 10th May
21°
0.0mm
16kmh SSE
47%
Mon 11th May
21°
0.0mm
5kmh N
0%
Tue 12th May
21°
0.0mm
2kmh NNW
3%
Wed 13th May
21°
0.0mm
4kmh NNW
21%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 20° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible on some days. The average water temperature will be 17° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. There will be 3 days of very light rain with an average of 0.4mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 22%.

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

Taking a Holiday at Gerakas Beach, Zakynthos, Greece

Gerakas Beach is situated on the beautiful island of Zakynthos in Greece. This stunning location is perfect for a relaxing beach holiday, with its crystal-clear waters and breathtaking scenery. The beach is located on the southeastern part of the island, within the protected area of the National Marine Park of Zakynthos. This makes it an ideal destination for nature lovers as well as those looking for a serene beach getaway.

Beach Type

Gerakas Beach is known for its fine golden sand, which has a soft and powdery texture that feels delightful underfoot. The beach is relatively shallow, making it suitable for families with young children or those who prefer to wade rather than swim in deeper waters. Although there are no rocks or reefs directly at Gerakas Beach, nearby beaches such as Dafni and Porto Roma offer excellent opportunities for snorkeling and diving among rocky coastlines teeming with marine life.

Beach Activities

Popular activities at Gerakas Beach include:

  • Swimming: The calm, clear waters make it an excellent spot for swimming.
  • Sunbathing: With its soft golden sand and ample sun loungers available to rent, Gerakas is perfect for sun worshippers.
  • Nature watching: Since Gerakas Beach is part of a protected marine park, visitors can observe the endangered loggerhead sea turtles (Caretta caretta) that nest here from May to August.
  • Walking: The surrounding area offers picturesque walking trails with scenic views of the coastline.

Due to its status as a protected area, water sports are not permitted on Gerakas Beach to preserve the natural environment and protect the loggerhead sea turtles.

Accommodations

While there are no large hotels or resorts directly on Gerakas Beach, visitors can find plenty of accommodation options nearby in Vasilikos village. Options range from charming guest houses and apartments to luxurious villas with private pools.

Areas to Stay In

Vasilikos village is the ideal area to stay in when visiting Gerakas Beach. The village is only a short distance from the beach and offers a variety of accommodation options, as well as restaurants, bars, and shops. Staying in Vasilikos allows visitors to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of Gerakas Beach while still having access to modern amenities.

Beach Amenities

Gerakas Beach offers the following amenities:

  • Sun loungers and umbrellas available for rent
  • Lifeguard on duty during peak season
  • Public restrooms
  • A small beach bar offering refreshments

Please note that due to its protected status, visitors are asked not to bring any plastic items or leave any trash on the beach. There are also no motorized water sports allowed in order to protect the marine life and nesting sea turtles.

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