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Agia Marina or Platanias surfForecast / Crete / Greece
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Wednesday 20 May 2026 EESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Agia Marina or Platanias surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Agia Marina or Platanias sea temperature is
19.0° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Agia Marina or Platanias this week:
The surf forecast for Agia Marina or Platanias over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Agia Marina or Platanias in the next 16 days are 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 27) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 7s period and expected on Thursday (May 21) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Mon 25th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Wed 27th May) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Wed 27th May) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Agia Marina or Platanias over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
N 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NE 5 | W 6 | NE 5 | W 5 | NNW 3 | NNE 5 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 4 | N 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NE 5 | NNE 4 | |
6 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 5 | 47 | 71 | 48 | 27 | 7 | 10 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | cross-off | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | |
High Tide | 3:44PM0.06m | 4:10PM0.05m | 4:06PM0.05m | 12:27PM0.05m | 12:05PM0.05m | 8:20PM0.03m | 12:02PM0.05m | 10:25PM0.03m | 12:06PM0.05m | 11:44PM0.03m | |||||||||||
Low Tide | 1:02AM0.00m | 2:08AM0.00m | 3:03AM0.00m | 3:44AM0.01m | 6:48PM0.03m | 6:51PM0.03m | 7:07PM0.02m | ||||||||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 |
 | 8:24 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:29 | — | 8:30 |
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Temp °C | 20 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 |
18 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 18 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | W 7 | NE 5 | W 6 | W 5 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | W 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 4 | N 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NE 5 | WNW 4 |
 kJ | 6 | 4 | 3 | 59 | 1 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 5 | 25 | 71 | 48 | 27 | 7 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 7 | NNE 6 | NE 5 | — | NE 5 | — | NNW 3 | W 5 | NNE 4 | W 5 | W 6 | W 5 | W 5 | WNW 5 | W 4 | — | — | — | — | NW 4 |
| kJ | — | 5 | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — | — | W 6 | W 8 | NW 8 | W 6 | — | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | W 7 | W 7 | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | WNW 3 | NNE 6 | — | — | — | WNW 3 | NNE 4 |
| kJ | 73 | 59 | 62 | — | 25 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 47 | — | — | — | 3 | 10 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 514 | 281 | 580 | 2343 | 244 | 1072 | 1059 | 603 | 730 | 2362 | 1150 | 1314 | 2343 | 2343 | 2343 | 2343 | 0 | 2308 | 2343 | 503 | 439 |
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The above surf forecast table for Agia Marina or Platanias provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Agia Marina or Platanias can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Agia Marina or Platanias surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Agia Marina or Platanias) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
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Are you planning a holiday in Crete? If you are looking for accommodation near Agia Marina or Platanias, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Crete, consider staying in Khaniá which is 10 km (6 miles) away. Other places in and around Crete where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Souda which is 18 km (11 miles) away, Kastelli and Rethimnon.
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