Wind from the north
- Agios PetrosShelter score 96 of 100
- BatsiShelter score 96 of 100
- AmmoudariaShelter score 96 of 100
- VitaliShelter score 96 of 100
- ApothikesShelter score 96 of 100
- Chrysi AmmosShelter score 96 of 100
Roughest
Sheltered beaches in Andros today
Which side of Andros is sheltered from today's wind? 49 beaches ranked live, updated every 2 hours.
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At a glance
Andros beaches at a glance
- 49
- Mapped beaches
- 3
- Sandy beaches
- 18
- With a bar or taverna close by
- 4
- Secluded beaches
- 11
- Parking close by
Most beaches face east (14). 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 Andros 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
- AmmoudariaShelter score 96 of 100
- ApothikesShelter score 96 of 100
- PalaiopoliShelter score 96 of 100
- Agios KyprianosShelter score 96 of 100
- ArtemidiShelter score 96 of 100
- KalamitsiShelter score 96 of 100
Roughest
Wind from the south
- ParaportiShelter score 96 of 100
- ApothikesShelter score 96 of 100
- AteniShelter score 96 of 100
- GidesShelter score 96 of 100
- KolonaShelter score 96 of 100
- LydiShelter score 96 of 100
Roughest
- Chrysi Ammos 0
- Kypri 0
- Plaka 3
- Agios Petros 13
Wind from the west
- ZorkosShelter score 96 of 100
- AchlaShelter score 96 of 100
- ParaportiShelter score 96 of 100
- Piso GyaliaShelter score 96 of 100
- VitaliShelter score 96 of 100
- GidesShelter score 96 of 100
Roughest
Beach guides
More guides for Andros
A guide for every kind of beach, each one re-ranked live for today's wind.
- 23 beachesSheltered beachesFlat water when the wind picks up
- 13 beachesFamily beachesEasy to reach, with facilities close by
- 11 beachesOrganized beachesSunbeds, tavernas and lifeguards
- 15 beachesBeach barsA drink a few steps from the sea
- 4 beachesSecluded beachesAway from roads and crowds
- 8 beachesSunset beachesFacing the open sea to the west
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Andros, month by month
The average temperature of the sea near the beaches of Andros, from 30 years of satellite measurements (NOAA, 1991–2020).
Warm-water seasonJul – Sept≥ 22 °C
Warmest month24 °CAugust
Coldest month15 °CFebruary
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15° | 15° | 15° | 16° | 18° | 22° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 21° | 19° | 16° |
The sea is 22 °C or warmer from July to September, 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 Andros
Andros is busiest in August. In May and October there are about half as many visitors, or fewer. For a flat sea and fewer people, the best months are June and September.
In the swimming season (May to October) the least windy month on Andros is May, with an average wind of 17 km/h. The windiest is August, at 25 km/h. The wind is usually lighter in the morning and builds up in the afternoon, so go early on windy days.
- Visitors
- Sea temperature
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Andros: wind and weather month by month
Average conditions for every month near Andros, 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 | 25 km/h NW | 12° | 15 °C | 2.8 | Quiet |
| February | 25 km/h N | 12° | 15 °C | 2.5 | Quiet |
| March | 23 km/h N | 14° | 15 °C | 1.5 | Quiet |
| April | 20 km/h N | 15° | 16 °C | 1.0 | Quiet |
| May | 17 km/h N | 19° | 18 °C | 0.6 | Moderate |
| June | 19 km/h N | 23° | 22 °C | 0.5 | Busy |
| July | 24 km/h N | 25° | 24 °C | 0.2 | Peak |
| August | 25 km/h N | 25° | 24 °C | 0.2 | Peak |
| September | 22 km/h N | 23° | 24 °C | 0.8 | Busy |
| October | 23 km/h N | 20° | 21 °C | 1.7 | Moderate |
| November | 23 km/h N | 17° | 19 °C | 2.2 | Quiet |
| December | 24 km/h N | 14° | 16 °C | 3.0 | 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.
Andros: November through the years
Average conditions for November near Andros, from 25 years of satellite-based weather data (2001–2025).
On average 23 km/h and 17° in November. Least windy year on record: 2017 · windiest: 2011.
Show all 25 years
| Year | Wind | Temp | Rain (mm/day) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 km/h SW | 19° | 3.6 |
| 2024 | 25 km/h N | 16° | 2.2 |
| 2023 | 23 km/h SW | 20° | 2.7 |
| 2022 | 24 km/h N | 17° | 2.1 |
| 2021 | 24 km/h N | 17° | 1.2 |
| 2020 | 29 km/h N | 17° | 0.3 |
| 2019 | 18 km/h S | 19° | 3.3 |
| 2018 | 29 km/h N | 16° | 2.3 |
| 2017 | 17 km/h SW | 17° | 2.5 |
| 2016 | 23 km/h N | 17° | 1.9 |
| 2015 | 23 km/h N | 17° | 1.5 |
| 2014 | 21 km/h NE | 16° | 1.4 |
| 2013 | 23 km/h E | 18° | 2.5 |
| 2012 | 24 km/h NE | 18° | 2.0 |
| 2011 | 29 km/h N | 14° | 0.1 |
| 2010 | 20 km/h S | 19° | 1.1 |
| 2009 | 20 km/h NW | 17° | 1.7 |
| 2008 | 19 km/h N | 17° | 1.3 |
| 2007 | 24 km/h NW | 16° | 2.2 |
| 2006 | 20 km/h N | 15° | 1.1 |
| 2005 | 25 km/h N | 15° | 5.4 |
| 2004 | 23 km/h N | 17° | 2.2 |
| 2003 | 20 km/h NE | 16° | 1.2 |
| 2002 | 18 km/h SW | 18° | 4.0 |
| 2001 | 24 km/h N | 16° | 5.5 |
Every beach
Beaches on Andros
49 beaches mapped. The most sheltered first, then every other beach with a name; each one opens its own page.
- KolonaSheltered in 8 of 8 winds
- VintziSheltered in 8 of 8 winds
- AteniSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- LefkaSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- LefkivariSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- LimanakiSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- LydiSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- Megala PezaSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- Paralia FelouSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- ParaportiSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- PlatanistosSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- RozosSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- VoriSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- AchlaSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- AmmoudariaSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- ZorkosSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Agios IoannisSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Agios PetrosSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- ApothikesSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- ArtemidiSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- BatsiSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- BourosSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Chrysi AmmosSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- GidesSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- KalamitsiSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- KourtaliSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- KypriSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Mikra PezaSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- MikrogialiSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Piso GyaliaSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Piso LimnionasSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- PlakaSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- PyrgosSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- StavrosSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- SynetiSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Tis Grias to PidimaSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- VitaliSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- VlychadaSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Agios KyprianosSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- GyaliaSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
More beaches on Andros (2)
Which side of Andros is sheltered in a north wind?
In a strong north wind the beaches of Andros facing east and south-west stay most sheltered: Agios Kyprianos, Agios Petros, and Ammoudaria. 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 Andros?
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 Andros 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 Andros?
In the swimming season (May to October) the least windy month on Andros is May, with an average wind of 17 km/h. The windiest is August, at 25 km/h. The wind is usually lighter in the morning and builds up in the afternoon, so go early on windy days.
When is Andros least crowded?
Andros is busiest in August. In May and October there are about half as many visitors, or fewer. For a flat sea and fewer people, the best months are June and September.
How warm is the sea in Andros?
The sea is 22 °C or warmer from July to September, and warmest in August, at about 24 °C.
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