Wind from the north
- Plaka (Vagia)Shelter score 96 of 100
- LygiaShelter score 96 of 100
- AsprogialosShelter score 96 of 100
- FteriShelter score 96 of 100
- Paralia Agiou IoanniShelter score 96 of 100
- Vathiavali BeachShelter score 96 of 100
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Sheltered beaches in Aktio and Vonitsa today
Which side of Aktio and Vonitsa is sheltered from today's wind? 19 beaches ranked live, updated every 2 hours.
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At a glance
Aktio and Vonitsa beaches at a glance
- 19
- Mapped beaches
- 5
- Sandy beaches
- 9
- With a bar or taverna close by
- 1
- Secluded beaches
- 8
- Parking close by
Most beaches face south (6). Wind from that side reaches them first; wind from the opposite side leaves them sheltered.
Shelter by wind direction
Which beaches are sheltered in each wind?
Wind direction decides everything. These are the Aktio and Vonitsa beaches that stay most sheltered, and the ones that get roughest, in a strong wind (6 Bft) from each direction. It is computed from how much open sea lies upwind of each beach.
Wind from the east
- AsprogialosShelter score 96 of 100
- MyrtariShelter score 96 of 100
- LygiaShelter score 95 of 100
- FteriShelter score 95 of 100
- Plaka (Vagia)Shelter score 94 of 100
- Paralia RougasShelter score 91 of 100
Wind from the south
- Paralia RougasShelter score 96 of 100
- Rougas BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- Plaka (Vagia)Shelter score 96 of 100
- PalionisiShelter score 96 of 100
- MyrtariShelter score 95 of 100
- Paralia LoutrakiouShelter score 95 of 100
Roughest
Wind from the west
- Ag. Spyridon Beach of LoutrakiShelter score 96 of 100
- Plaka (Vagia)Shelter score 96 of 100
- Paralia Agiou IoanniShelter score 96 of 100
- Paralia LoutrakiouShelter score 96 of 100
- Paralia RougasShelter score 94 of 100
- Rougas BeachShelter score 94 of 100
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Aktio and Vonitsa, month by month
The average temperature of the sea near the beaches of Aktio and Vonitsa, from 30 years of satellite measurements (NOAA, 1991–2020).
Warm-water seasonJun – Oct≥ 22 °C
Warmest month26 °CAugust
Coldest month15 °CFebruary
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16° | 15° | 15° | 16° | 19° | 23° | 25° | 26° | 25° | 23° | 20° | 18° |
The sea is 22 °C or warmer from June to October, and warmest in August, at about 26 °C.
Sea temperature: NOAA OISST v2.1, average of 1991–2020 (public domain). Close to the shore the water can be a degree or two warmer or cooler.
Best time to go
When to go to Aktio and Vonitsa
In the swimming season (May to October) the least windy month on Aktio and Vonitsa is June, with an average wind of 11 km/h. The windiest is October, at 14 km/h. The wind is usually lighter in the morning and builds up in the afternoon, so go early on windy days.
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Aktio and Vonitsa: wind and weather month by month
Average conditions for every month near Aktio and Vonitsa, from 25 years of satellite-based weather data (2001–2025). Wind is the average at 10 m height; the sea close to the shore can differ.
| Month | Wind | Temp | Sea | Rain (mm/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18 km/h N | 9° | 16 °C | 1.8 |
| February | 17 km/h NE | 10° | 15 °C | 1.6 |
| March | 15 km/h NE | 12° | 15 °C | 1.7 |
| April | 13 km/h NE | 14° | 16 °C | 1.2 |
| May | 11 km/h N | 19° | 19 °C | 1.0 |
| June | 11 km/h NE | 24° | 23 °C | 1.0 |
| July | 11 km/h NE | 27° | 25 °C | 0.8 |
| August | 12 km/h NE | 27° | 26 °C | 0.7 |
| September | 13 km/h NE | 23° | 25 °C | 1.7 |
| October | 14 km/h NE | 19° | 23 °C | 2.0 |
| November | 15 km/h NE | 15° | 20 °C | 1.7 |
| December | 17 km/h N | 11° | 18 °C | 2.1 |
Historical data: NASA POWER, CC BY 4.0.
Aktio and Vonitsa: November through the years
Average conditions for November near Aktio and Vonitsa, from 25 years of satellite-based weather data (2001–2025).
On average 15 km/h and 15° in November. Least windy year on record: 2009 · windiest: 2001.
Show all 25 years
| Year | Wind | Temp | Rain (mm/day) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 km/h S | 16° | 2.4 |
| 2024 | 16 km/h NE | 15° | 3.3 |
| 2023 | 18 km/h W | 17° | 1.1 |
| 2022 | 17 km/h NE | 16° | 2.6 |
| 2021 | 15 km/h NE | 15° | 1.6 |
| 2020 | 17 km/h NE | 15° | 1.0 |
| 2019 | 14 km/h S | 18° | 3.1 |
| 2018 | 17 km/h NE | 15° | 2.3 |
| 2017 | 14 km/h SE | 14° | 3.5 |
| 2016 | 14 km/h NE | 14° | 1.6 |
| 2015 | 14 km/h NW | 16° | 1.2 |
| 2014 | 13 km/h E | 14° | 1.4 |
| 2013 | 16 km/h E | 16° | 1.3 |
| 2012 | 16 km/h NE | 16° | 2.2 |
| 2011 | 15 km/h NE | 12° | 0.1 |
| 2010 | 13 km/h SW | 16° | 0.9 |
| 2009 | 12 km/h SW | 15° | 1.0 |
| 2008 | 14 km/h NE | 15° | 1.1 |
| 2007 | 16 km/h N | 13° | 2.6 |
| 2006 | 15 km/h N | 13° | 0.6 |
| 2005 | 14 km/h E | 13° | 2.8 |
| 2004 | 17 km/h N | 14° | 0.7 |
| 2003 | 14 km/h E | 15° | 1.1 |
| 2002 | 13 km/h N | 15° | 2.5 |
| 2001 | 19 km/h N | 13° | 1.3 |
Every beach
Beaches on Aktio and Vonitsa
19 beaches mapped. The most sheltered first, then every other beach with a name; each one opens its own page.
- Plaka (Vagia)Sheltered in 8 of 8 winds
- Ag. Spyridon Beach of LoutrakiSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- Paralia LoutrakiouSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- Paralia RougasSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Rougas BeachSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- AsprogialosSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- MyrtariSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- PalionisiSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Vathiavali BeachSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- FteriSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- LygiaSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- Paralia Agiou IoanniSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
Which side of Aktio and Vonitsa is sheltered in a north wind?
In a strong north wind the beaches of Aktio and Vonitsa facing south and south-west stay most sheltered: Asprogialos, Beach near Paleros (2), and Beach near Paleros (3). Beaches facing north are exposed to it.
How do you know which beaches are sheltered?
For every beach we measured how much open sea lies in each of 16 compass directions, using OpenStreetMap coastlines. Waves build over open water, so a beach with land close by in the direction the wind comes from is sheltered. Today's wind forecast from MET Norway is then applied, and the result is refreshed every 2 hours.
Are the forecasts reliable?
They are estimates. The model does not include swell from distant storms, and local gusts can be stronger than forecast. Always follow lifeguard flags and local warnings.
Which wind direction matters on Aktio and Vonitsa?
The direction more than the strength. A beach is rough when the wind blows from the open sea towards it and flat when land lies upwind, so on a windy day one side of Aktio and Vonitsa can be flat while the other has waves. That is why this page lists the most sheltered and the roughest beaches for each wind direction, and the live ranking above applies today's forecast.
When is the sea flattest on Aktio and Vonitsa?
In the swimming season (May to October) the least windy month on Aktio and Vonitsa is June, with an average wind of 11 km/h. The windiest is October, at 14 km/h. The wind is usually lighter in the morning and builds up in the afternoon, so go early on windy days.
How warm is the sea in Aktio and Vonitsa?
The sea is 22 °C or warmer from June to October, and warmest in August, at about 26 °C.
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