Wind from the north
- Kleisidi beachCalm score 96 of 100
- Ronkounas beachCalm score 96 of 100
- XetrypitiCalm score 96 of 100
- Agioi AnargyroiCalm score 96 of 100
- Exo RoukounasCalm score 96 of 100
- FlamourouCalm score 96 of 100
Roughest
Calm beaches in Anafi today
Which side of Anafi is sheltered from today's wind? 15 beaches ranked live, updated every 2 hours.
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At a glance
Anafi beaches at a glance
- 15
- Mapped beaches
- 2
- Sandy beaches
- 3
- With a bar or taverna close by
- 1
- Secluded beaches
- 3
- Parking close by
Most beaches face south (8). Wind from that side reaches them first; wind from the opposite side leaves them calm.
Shelter by wind direction
Which beaches are calm in each wind?
Wind direction decides everything. These are the Anafi beaches that stay calmest, 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
- KalagathiCalm score 96 of 100
- PrassaCalm score 96 of 100
- VagiaCalm score 96 of 100
- Kleisidi beachCalm score 95 of 100
- XetrypitiCalm score 95 of 100
- PrasiesCalm score 95 of 100
Roughest
Wind from the south
- KalagathiCalm score 96 of 100
- PrassaCalm score 96 of 100
- VagiaCalm score 96 of 100
- Livoskopos beachCalm score 95 of 100
Roughest
Wind from the west
- XetrypitiCalm score 96 of 100
- KatalimatsaCalm score 96 of 100
- Katsuni beachCalm score 96 of 100
- Livoskopos beachCalm score 96 of 100
- Megas PotamosCalm score 96 of 100
- Mikros RoukounasCalm score 96 of 100
Beach guides
More guides for Anafi
A guide for every kind of beach, each one re-ranked live for today's wind.
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Anafi, month by month
The average temperature of the sea near the beaches of Anafi, from 30 years of satellite measurements (NOAA, 1991–2020).
Warm-water seasonJul – Oct≥ 22 °C
Warmest month24 °CAugust
Coldest month16 °CFebruary
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17° | 16° | 16° | 17° | 19° | 22° | 23° | 24° | 24° | 22° | 20° | 18° |
The sea is 22 °C or warmer from July to October, and warmest in August, at about 24 °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 Anafi
Anafi is busiest in August. In May and October there are about half as many visitors, or fewer. For a calm sea and fewer people, the best months are June and October.
In the swimming season (May to October) the calmest month on Anafi is May, with an average wind of 18 km/h. The windiest is July, at 23 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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Anafi: wind and weather month by month
Average conditions for every month near Anafi, 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) | Visitors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26 km/h NW | 14° | 17 °C | 3.1 | Quiet |
| February | 26 km/h NW | 14° | 16 °C | 2.7 | Quiet |
| March | 24 km/h NW | 15° | 16 °C | 1.4 | Quiet |
| April | 21 km/h NW | 17° | 17 °C | 0.9 | Quiet |
| May | 18 km/h NW | 20° | 19 °C | 0.6 | Moderate |
| June | 19 km/h NW | 23° | 22 °C | 0.2 | Busy |
| July | 23 km/h NW | 25° | 23 °C | 0.1 | Peak |
| August | 22 km/h NW | 26° | 24 °C | 0.1 | Peak |
| September | 21 km/h NW | 24° | 24 °C | 0.5 | Busy |
| October | 21 km/h NW | 21° | 22 °C | 1.3 | Moderate |
| November | 22 km/h NW | 18° | 20 °C | 2.1 | Quiet |
| December | 24 km/h NW | 15° | 18 °C | 2.8 | Quiet |
Historical data: NASA POWER, CC BY 4.0. Visitor levels are nights spent in tourist accommodation in the South Aegean region (Eurostat, average of 2023–2025), compared with its busiest month. They show when the area is busy, not how many people are on a given beach.
Anafi: November through the years
Average conditions for November near Anafi, from 25 years of satellite-based weather data (2001–2025).
On average 22 km/h and 18° in November. Calmest year on record: 2019 · windiest: 2011.
Show all 25 years
| Year | Wind | Temp | Rain (mm/day) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 km/h SW | 20° | 2.6 |
| 2024 | 24 km/h N | 18° | 1.5 |
| 2023 | 22 km/h SW | 21° | 1.8 |
| 2022 | 21 km/h NW | 19° | 2.5 |
| 2021 | 21 km/h NW | 18° | 1.5 |
| 2020 | 26 km/h N | 18° | 0.8 |
| 2019 | 17 km/h S | 20° | 2.8 |
| 2018 | 25 km/h N | 18° | 3.2 |
| 2017 | 19 km/h W | 18° | 2.3 |
| 2016 | 22 km/h NW | 18° | 1.6 |
| 2015 | 22 km/h NW | 19° | 1.1 |
| 2014 | 21 km/h N | 18° | 1.4 |
| 2013 | 20 km/h W | 19° | 3.5 |
| 2012 | 24 km/h N | 19° | 1.5 |
| 2011 | 26 km/h N | 15° | 0.4 |
| 2010 | 19 km/h S | 20° | 0.9 |
| 2009 | 22 km/h NW | 18° | 2.2 |
| 2008 | 19 km/h NW | 18° | 1.1 |
| 2007 | 22 km/h W | 17° | 3.3 |
| 2006 | 20 km/h NW | 16° | 1.2 |
| 2005 | 25 km/h NW | 16° | 4.0 |
| 2004 | 23 km/h NW | 18° | 3.1 |
| 2003 | 19 km/h N | 18° | 1.4 |
| 2002 | 18 km/h SW | 19° | 3.4 |
| 2001 | 23 km/h W | 17° | 3.3 |
Every beach
Beaches on Anafi
15 beaches mapped. The most sheltered first, then every other beach with a name; each one opens its own page.
- Livoskopos beachCalm in 6 of 8 winds
- PrasiesCalm in 6 of 8 winds
- PrassaCalm in 6 of 8 winds
- XetrypitiCalm in 6 of 8 winds
- Kleisidi beachCalm in 5 of 8 winds
- Agioi AnargyroiCalm in 5 of 8 winds
- KalagathiCalm in 5 of 8 winds
- Megas PotamosCalm in 5 of 8 winds
- VagiaCalm in 5 of 8 winds
- Ronkounas beachCalm in 4 of 8 winds
- Exo RoukounasCalm in 4 of 8 winds
- FlamourouCalm in 4 of 8 winds
- KatalimatsaCalm in 4 of 8 winds
- Katsuni beachCalm in 4 of 8 winds
- Mikros RoukounasCalm in 4 of 8 winds
Which side of Anafi is calmest in a north wind?
In a strong north wind the beaches of Anafi facing south and south-east stay calmest: Agioi Anargyroi, Exo Roukounas, and Flamourou. Beaches facing north are exposed to it.
How do you know which beaches are calm?
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 Anafi?
The direction more than the strength. A beach is rough when the wind blows from the open sea towards it and calm when land lies upwind, so on a windy day one side of Anafi can be flat while the other has waves. That is why this page lists the calmest and roughest beaches for each wind direction, and the live ranking above applies today's forecast.
When is the sea calmest on Anafi?
In the swimming season (May to October) the calmest month on Anafi is May, with an average wind of 18 km/h. The windiest is July, at 23 km/h. The wind is usually lighter in the morning and builds up in the afternoon, so go early on windy days.
When is Anafi least crowded?
Anafi is busiest in August. In May and October there are about half as many visitors, or fewer. For a calm sea and fewer people, the best months are June and October.
How warm is the sea in Anafi?
The sea is 22 °C or warmer from July to October, and warmest in August, at about 24 °C.
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