Wind from the north
- Agias Triades BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- Agios Spiridon BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- Glyfada BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- Barbati BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- Ampelaki BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- KanoniShelter score 96 of 100
Sheltered beaches in Central Corfu and Diapontia Islands today
Which side of Central Corfu and Diapontia Islands is sheltered from today's wind? 42 beaches ranked live, updated every 2 hours.
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At a glance
Central Corfu and Diapontia Islands beaches at a glance
- 42
- Mapped beaches
- 8
- Sandy beaches
- 9
- Pebble beaches
- 27
- With a bar or taverna close by
- 9
- Secluded beaches
- 1
- With a lifeguard
- 24
- Parking close by
Most beaches face south-west (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 Central Corfu and Diapontia Islands 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
- Agias Triades BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- Agios Gordios BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- Glyfada BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- KontogialosShelter score 96 of 100
- Black Rocks BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- RoviniaShelter score 96 of 100
Roughest
- Kardaki 26
- Benitses beach 27
- NAOK Beach 27
- Dafnila Beach 30
Wind from the south
- Agias Triades BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- RoviniaShelter score 96 of 100
- Alipa beachShelter score 96 of 100
- MandrakiShelter score 96 of 100
- Agia EkateriniShelter score 96 of 100
- Klimatia BeachShelter score 96 of 100
Roughest
Wind from the west
- Dassia BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- Barbati BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- Alipa beachShelter score 96 of 100
- Benitses beachShelter score 96 of 100
- KanoniShelter score 96 of 100
- NAOK BeachShelter score 96 of 100
Roughest
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Central Corfu and Diapontia Islands, month by month
The average temperature of the sea near the beaches of Central Corfu and Diapontia Islands, from 30 years of satellite measurements (NOAA, 1991–2020).
Warm-water seasonJun – Oct≥ 22 °C
Warmest month25 °CAugust
Coldest month15 °CFebruary
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16° | 15° | 15° | 16° | 19° | 22° | 24° | 25° | 24° | 22° | 20° | 17° |
The sea is 22 °C or warmer from June to October, and warmest in August, at about 25 °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 Central Corfu and Diapontia Islands
Central Corfu and Diapontia Islands 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 October.
In the swimming season (May to October) the least windy month on Central Corfu and Diapontia Islands is June, with an average wind of 12 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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Central Corfu and Diapontia Islands: wind and weather month by month
Average conditions for every month near Central Corfu and Diapontia Islands, 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 | 17 km/h SE | 11° | 16 °C | 4.1 | Quiet |
| February | 17 km/h SE | 11° | 15 °C | 3.7 | Quiet |
| March | 16 km/h SE | 13° | 15 °C | 3.0 | Quiet |
| April | 14 km/h SW | 16° | 16 °C | 1.8 | Quiet |
| May | 12 km/h W | 19° | 19 °C | 1.4 | Moderate |
| June | 12 km/h NW | 24° | 22 °C | 0.9 | Busy |
| July | 12 km/h NW | 26° | 24 °C | 0.5 | Peak |
| August | 12 km/h NW | 27° | 25 °C | 0.8 | Peak |
| September | 13 km/h W | 24° | 24 °C | 2.6 | Busy |
| October | 14 km/h SE | 20° | 22 °C | 3.7 | Quiet |
| November | 17 km/h SE | 17° | 20 °C | 5.3 | Quiet |
| December | 17 km/h SE | 13° | 17 °C | 4.9 | Quiet |
Historical data: NASA POWER, CC BY 4.0. Visitor levels are nights spent in tourist accommodation in the Ionian Islands 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.
Central Corfu and Diapontia Islands: November through the years
Average conditions for November near Central Corfu and Diapontia Islands, from 25 years of satellite-based weather data (2001–2025).
On average 17 km/h and 17° in November. Least windy year on record: 2020 · windiest: 2019.
Show all 25 years
| Year | Wind | Temp | Rain (mm/day) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 km/h S | 18° | 11.1 |
| 2024 | 14 km/h SE | 17° | 2.7 |
| 2023 | 19 km/h W | 18° | 6.5 |
| 2022 | 17 km/h SE | 18° | 5.0 |
| 2021 | 20 km/h SE | 17° | 6.5 |
| 2020 | 12 km/h E | 17° | 1.0 |
| 2019 | 20 km/h S | 19° | 10.1 |
| 2018 | 16 km/h SE | 17° | 4.3 |
| 2017 | 18 km/h S | 16° | 7.3 |
| 2016 | 16 km/h S | 16° | 4.3 |
| 2015 | 14 km/h W | 18° | 3.9 |
| 2014 | 17 km/h SE | 17° | 4.7 |
| 2013 | 19 km/h SE | 17° | 4.9 |
| 2012 | 17 km/h SE | 18° | 4.9 |
| 2011 | 14 km/h SE | 15° | 1.2 |
| 2010 | 19 km/h S | 18° | 7.1 |
| 2009 | 14 km/h S | 16° | 5.6 |
| 2008 | 18 km/h SE | 17° | 6.2 |
| 2007 | 17 km/h SE | 15° | 5.7 |
| 2006 | 13 km/h N | 15° | 3.3 |
| 2005 | 17 km/h SE | 15° | 5.8 |
| 2004 | 17 km/h SE | 16° | 6.1 |
| 2003 | 17 km/h SE | 17° | 4.5 |
| 2002 | 15 km/h SE | 16° | 4.8 |
| 2001 | 18 km/h E | 15° | 4.9 |
Every beach
Beaches on Central Corfu and Diapontia Islands
42 beaches mapped. The most sheltered first, then every other beach with a name; each one opens its own page.
- Alipa beachSheltered in 8 of 8 winds
- Klimatia BeachSheltered in 8 of 8 winds
- Limni BeachSheltered in 8 of 8 winds
- Agias Triades BeachSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- Agios Spiridon BeachSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- Gyali BeachSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- Liapades beach (Elly)Sheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- NAOK BeachSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- RoviniaSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Ampelaki BeachSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Ermones BeachSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Giali beachSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- KoliasSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- KrouzaSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- LiniodorosSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Agios Gordios BeachSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- KontogialosSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- Agia EkateriniSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- Agios Nikolaos BeachSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- Barbati BeachSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- Chomi BeachSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- Dafnila BeachSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- Dassia BeachSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- KamariSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- KanoniSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- SotiriotissaSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- Stelari BeachSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- Black Rocks BeachSheltered in 4 of 8 winds
- Glyfada BeachSheltered in 4 of 8 winds
- AntipsosSheltered in 4 of 8 winds
- Benitses beachSheltered in 4 of 8 winds
- Glyfa BeachSheltered in 4 of 8 winds
- KardakiSheltered in 4 of 8 winds
- KoliasSheltered in 4 of 8 winds
- Kontokali BeachSheltered in 4 of 8 winds
- MandrakiSheltered in 4 of 8 winds
- Mikro StelariSheltered in 4 of 8 winds
- Myrtiotissa BeachSheltered in 4 of 8 winds
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Open the full beach finder for Central Corfu and Diapontia IslandsWhich side of Central Corfu and Diapontia Islands is sheltered in a north wind?
In a strong north wind the beaches of Central Corfu and Diapontia Islands facing south-west and west stay most sheltered: Agias Triades Beach, Agios Spiridon Beach, and Ampelaki Beach. 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 Central Corfu and Diapontia Islands?
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 Central Corfu and Diapontia Islands 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 Central Corfu and Diapontia Islands?
In the swimming season (May to October) the least windy month on Central Corfu and Diapontia Islands is June, with an average wind of 12 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.
When is Central Corfu and Diapontia Islands least crowded?
Central Corfu and Diapontia Islands 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 October.
How warm is the sea in Central Corfu and Diapontia Islands?
The sea is 22 °C or warmer from June to October, and warmest in August, at about 25 °C.
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