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Preveli surfForecast / Crete / Greece
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 am Thursday 14 May 2026 EESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Preveli surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Preveli sea temperature is
19.9° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Preveli this week:
The surf forecast for Preveli over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 15) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Preveli in the next 16 days are 2.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Sunday (May 17) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Fri 15th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Mon 18th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sun 17th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Preveli over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
W 5 | W 5 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 8 | W 7 | WSW 7 | S 5 | S 6 | W 5 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | W 8 | WNW 6 | W 5 | W 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | W 7 | W 6 | |
61 | 114 | 151 | 206 | 123 | 57 | 26 | 15 | 27 | 41 | 77 | 432 | 468 | 182 | 245 | 51 | 263 | 182 | 175 | 107 | 176 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | off | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross | off | |
High Tide | 11:34AM0.08m | 11:41PM0.05m | 12:08PM0.09m | 00:26AM0.05m | 12:36PM0.09m | 1:11AM0.05m | 1:09PM0.09m | 1:57AM0.04m | 1:42PM0.09m | 2:47AM0.04m | 2:16PM0.08m | 3:55AM0.03m | 2:52PM0.08m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:07PM0.01m | 6:49PM0.01m | 7:32PM0.00m | 6:21AM0.02m | 8:16PM0.00m | 6:47AM0.02m | 9:07PM0.01m | 7:12AM0.02m | 10:02PM0.01m | 7:19AM0.03m | 11:05PM0.01m | ||||||||||
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 | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — |
 | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:22 | — |
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Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 |
19 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 17 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 7 | — | W 8 | W 7 | WSW 7 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | W 7 | W 8 | — | W 6 | — | — | W 6 | W 6 | — | W 6 |
 kJ | — | — | — | 110 | — | 57 | 26 | 15 | 27 | 41 | 38 | 139 | 157 | — | 68 | — | — | 74 | 51 | — | 64 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | SE 6 | — | SSE 6 | SE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 32 | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | W 5 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | — | — | — | ENE 3 | W 6 | W 5 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | W 8 | WNW 6 | W 5 | W 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | W 7 | W 6 |
| kJ | 61 | 114 | 151 | 206 | 123 | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 77 | 432 | 468 | 182 | 245 | 51 | 263 | 182 | 175 | 107 | 176 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 88 | 1001 | 88 | 338 | 532 | 88 | 1246 | 1283 | 545 | 783 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2407 | 0 | 1245 | 2281 | 0 | 0 | 2407 | 0 |
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Information about the Preveli Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Preveli provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Preveli can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Preveli 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 (Preveli) 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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Preveli may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Are you planning a holiday in Crete? If you are looking for accommodation near Preveli, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Crete, consider staying in Rethimnon which is 24 km (15 miles) away. Other places in and around Crete where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Souda which is 49 km (30 miles) away, Khaniá, Irakleion and Kastelli.
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