Wind from the north
- Vroulidia BeachCalm score 96 of 100
- Komi BeachCalm score 96 of 100
- Mersinidi BeachCalm score 96 of 100
- Agia FoteiniCalm score 96 of 100
- LefkathiaCalm score 96 of 100
- Mavra VoliaCalm score 96 of 100
Roughest
Calm beaches in Chios today
Which side of Chios is sheltered from today's wind? 47 beaches ranked live, updated every 2 hours.
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At a glance
Chios beaches at a glance
- 47
- Mapped beaches
- 7
- Sandy beaches
- 5
- Pebble beaches
- 16
- With a bar or taverna close by
- 4
- Secluded beaches
- 9
- Parking close by
Most beaches face south-west (12). 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 Chios 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
- Vroulidia BeachCalm score 96 of 100
- Agia DynamiCalm score 96 of 100
- SalagonaCalm score 96 of 100
- LefkathiaCalm score 96 of 100
- Paralia AvloniaCalm score 96 of 100
- agia dinamiCalm score 96 of 100
Roughest
- Mavra Volia 1
- Komi Beach 18
- Lilikas 20
- Glaroi Beach 31
Wind from the south
- Lithiou BeachCalm score 96 of 100
- Agia DynamiCalm score 96 of 100
- Bella VistaCalm score 96 of 100
- NagosCalm score 96 of 100
- Glaroi BeachCalm score 96 of 100
- Paralia Agios IsidorosCalm score 96 of 100
Roughest
Wind from the west
- Karfas BeachCalm score 96 of 100
- Agia DynamiCalm score 96 of 100
- Bella VistaCalm score 96 of 100
- Mersinidi BeachCalm score 96 of 100
- NagosCalm score 96 of 100
- Mavra VoliaCalm score 96 of 100
Roughest
Beach guides
More guides for Chios
A guide for every kind of beach, each one re-ranked live for today's wind.
- 24 beachesSheltered beachesFlat water when the wind picks up
- 10 beachesFamily beachesEasy to reach, with facilities close by
- 7 beachesSandy beachesSoft sand underfoot
- 4 beachesOrganized beachesSunbeds, tavernas and lifeguards
- 12 beachesBeach barsA drink a few steps from the sea
- 4 beachesSecluded beachesAway from roads and crowds
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Chios, month by month
The average temperature of the sea near the beaches of Chios, from 30 years of satellite measurements (NOAA, 1991–2020).
Warm-water seasonJul – Sept≥ 22 °C
Warmest month23 °CAugust
Coldest month16 °CFebruary
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16° | 16° | 16° | 16° | 19° | 22° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 21° | 19° | 17° |
The sea is 22 °C or warmer from July to September, and warmest in August, at about 23 °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 Chios
Chios 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 September.
In the swimming season (May to October) the calmest month on Chios is May, with an average wind of 16 km/h. The windiest is August, at 22 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
- Best
Chios: wind and weather month by month
Average conditions for every month near Chios, 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 | 24 km/h E | 11° | 16 °C | 3.9 | Quiet |
| February | 24 km/h E | 11° | 16 °C | 3.2 | Quiet |
| March | 22 km/h NE | 13° | 16 °C | 1.9 | Quiet |
| April | 19 km/h N | 15° | 16 °C | 1.4 | Quiet |
| May | 16 km/h N | 19° | 19 °C | 0.7 | Quiet |
| June | 18 km/h N | 24° | 22 °C | 0.5 | Busy |
| July | 22 km/h N | 26° | 23 °C | 0.1 | Peak |
| August | 22 km/h N | 26° | 23 °C | 0.1 | Peak |
| September | 20 km/h N | 23° | 23 °C | 0.6 | Busy |
| October | 20 km/h N | 19° | 21 °C | 1.4 | Quiet |
| November | 21 km/h E | 16° | 19 °C | 2.7 | Quiet |
| December | 23 km/h E | 13° | 17 °C | 3.7 | Quiet |
Historical data: NASA POWER, CC BY 4.0. Visitor levels are nights spent in tourist accommodation in the North 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.
Chios: November through the years
Average conditions for November near Chios, from 25 years of satellite-based weather data (2001–2025).
On average 21 km/h and 16° in November. Calmest year on record: 2017 · windiest: 2020.
Show all 25 years
| Year | Wind | Temp | Rain (mm/day) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19 km/h S | 18° | 4.5 |
| 2024 | 22 km/h NE | 15° | 3.0 |
| 2023 | 23 km/h SW | 19° | 4.5 |
| 2022 | 22 km/h NE | 16° | 1.9 |
| 2021 | 22 km/h NE | 16° | 1.4 |
| 2020 | 26 km/h NE | 16° | 0.3 |
| 2019 | 16 km/h S | 19° | 3.1 |
| 2018 | 25 km/h NE | 16° | 3.3 |
| 2017 | 16 km/h SE | 16° | 2.5 |
| 2016 | 23 km/h E | 15° | 3.3 |
| 2015 | 20 km/h NE | 17° | 1.7 |
| 2014 | 19 km/h NE | 15° | 1.2 |
| 2013 | 20 km/h E | 16° | 3.1 |
| 2012 | 23 km/h NE | 17° | 1.1 |
| 2011 | 25 km/h NE | 12° | 0.0 |
| 2010 | 20 km/h S | 18° | 0.6 |
| 2009 | 19 km/h E | 16° | 3.1 |
| 2008 | 18 km/h NE | 16° | 2.1 |
| 2007 | 23 km/h SE | 15° | 3.7 |
| 2006 | 19 km/h NE | 14° | 1.3 |
| 2005 | 24 km/h NE | 14° | 5.9 |
| 2004 | 21 km/h E | 16° | 3.2 |
| 2003 | 19 km/h NE | 15° | 0.5 |
| 2002 | 17 km/h S | 17° | 4.0 |
| 2001 | 23 km/h E | 15° | 8.7 |
Every beach
Beaches on Chios
47 beaches mapped. The most sheltered first, then every other beach with a name; each one opens its own page.
- Agia DynamiCalm in 8 of 8 winds
- Elinta BeachCalm in 8 of 8 winds
- Paralia AvloniaCalm in 8 of 8 winds
- SalagonaCalm in 7 of 8 winds
- agia dinamiCalm in 7 of 8 winds
- Agia EiriniCalm in 7 of 8 winds
- Karynta beachCalm in 7 of 8 winds
- Paralia Agios IsidorosCalm in 7 of 8 winds
- Paralia AvloniaCalm in 7 of 8 winds
- Paralia Kato FanaCalm in 7 of 8 winds
- Paralia TraxyliCalm in 7 of 8 winds
- TrachiliCalm in 7 of 8 winds
- Lithiou BeachCalm in 6 of 8 winds
- NagosCalm in 6 of 8 winds
- Vroulidia BeachCalm in 6 of 8 winds
- ApothikaCalm in 6 of 8 winds
- BeachCalm in 6 of 8 winds
- BeachCalm in 6 of 8 winds
- Glaroi BeachCalm in 6 of 8 winds
- Guali beachCalm in 6 of 8 winds
- LefkathiaCalm in 6 of 8 winds
- Makria AmmosCalm in 6 of 8 winds
- PotamoiCalm in 6 of 8 winds
- TiganiCalm in 6 of 8 winds
- Karfas BeachCalm in 5 of 8 winds
- Ag.EleniCalm in 5 of 8 winds
- Agia FoteiniCalm in 5 of 8 winds
- BeachCalm in 5 of 8 winds
- Komi BeachCalm in 5 of 8 winds
- Managros BeachCalm in 5 of 8 winds
- Mavra VoliaCalm in 5 of 8 winds
- Mersinidi BeachCalm in 4 of 8 winds
- Bella VistaCalm in 4 of 8 winds
- LilikasCalm in 4 of 8 winds
- Mega Limionas BeachCalm in 4 of 8 winds
- Megas Limnionas BeachCalm in 4 of 8 winds
- Paralia KampiaCalm in 4 of 8 winds
- Watchtower BeachCalm in 4 of 8 winds
Which side of Chios is calmest in a north wind?
In a strong north wind the beaches of Chios facing south-west and south-east stay calmest: Ag.Eleni, agia dinami, and Agia Eirini. 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 Chios?
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 Chios 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 Chios?
In the swimming season (May to October) the calmest month on Chios is May, with an average wind of 16 km/h. The windiest is August, at 22 km/h. The wind is usually lighter in the morning and builds up in the afternoon, so go early on windy days.
When is Chios least crowded?
Chios 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 September.
How warm is the sea in Chios?
The sea is 22 °C or warmer from July to September, and warmest in August, at about 23 °C.
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