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Preveli surfForecast / Crete / Greece
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Wednesday 25 Mar 2026 EETForecast 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
17.1° C
(Which is 1.2°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 Monday (Mar 30) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Preveli in the next 16 days are 2.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 28) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Mar 25) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EET) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Mon 30th Mar) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Wed 1st Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 28th Mar) | 8ft (2.4m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Preveli over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Wed afternoon). Winds decreasing (near gales from the N on Wed afternoon, light winds from the NNW by Thu morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 3 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | ||
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 kJ (?) | 3 | 35 | 15 | 16 | 91 | 307 | 340 | 847 | 640 | 740 | 200 | 149 | 77 | 136 | 185 | 136 | 44 | 164 | 236 | 248 | 671 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | glass | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 3:46PM 0.06 | 8:10PM 0.06 | 11:19AM 0.05 | 9:12PM 0.06 | 11:08AM 0.05 | 9:54PM 0.07 | 11:09AM 0.06 | 10:22PM 0.07 | 11:24AM 0.06 | 10:51PM 0.07 | 11:35AM 0.07 | 11:19PM 0.07 | |||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:13AM 0.02 | 4:14AM 0.01 | 3:21PM 0.04 | 4:33AM 0.01 | 3:56PM 0.03 | 4:47AM 0.00 | 4:23PM 0.03 | 5:05AM 0.00 | 4:56PM 0.02 | 5:21AM 0.00 | 5:24PM 0.02 | 5:37AM 0.00 | |||||||||||
Wed 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:09 | ||
| Sunset | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:38 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:40 | - | - | 6:42 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | 19 | 1 | - | - | - | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | ||
| Temp. °C | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 4 | 3 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 10 | ||
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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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