Wind from the north
- Sougia BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- Gramméno BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- Stoney BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- Anidri BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- Gianiskari sandy beachShelter score 96 of 100
- MethexisShelter score 96 of 100
Sheltered beaches in Kantanos-Selinon today
Which side of Kantanos-Selinon is sheltered from today's wind? 23 beaches ranked live, updated every 2 hours.
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At a glance
Kantanos-Selinon beaches at a glance
- 23
- Mapped beaches
- 8
- Pebble beaches
- 12
- With a bar or taverna close by
- 5
- Secluded beaches
- 1
- With a lifeguard
- 15
- Parking close by
Most beaches face south (11). 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 Kantanos-Selinon 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
- Sandy BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- Trahili BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- Kalamia BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- Plakaki BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- Psilos Volakas BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- Sougia BeachShelter score 96 of 100
Roughest
- Methexis 17
Wind from the south
- Trahili BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- Lissos BeachShelter score 93 of 100
- Sandy BeachShelter score 87 of 100
Roughest
Wind from the west
- Gianiskari sandy beachShelter score 96 of 100
- MethexisShelter score 96 of 100
- Alonáki BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- Astropelekita BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- KendrodasosShelter score 96 of 100
- Lissos BeachShelter score 96 of 100
Roughest
- Sandy Beach 30
- Trahili Beach 33
- Kedrodasos 33
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Kantanos-Selinon, month by month
The average temperature of the sea near the beaches of Kantanos-Selinon, from 30 years of satellite measurements (NOAA, 1991–2020).
Warm-water seasonJul – Oct≥ 22 °C
Warmest month25 °CAugust
Coldest month16 °CFebruary
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17° | 16° | 16° | 17° | 19° | 22° | 24° | 25° | 25° | 23° | 21° | 18° |
The sea is 22 °C or warmer from July 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 Kantanos-Selinon
Kantanos-Selinon 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 May and October.
In the swimming season (May to October) the least windy month on Kantanos-Selinon is May, with an average wind of 16 km/h. The windiest is July, at 21 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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Kantanos-Selinon: wind and weather month by month
Average conditions for every month near Kantanos-Selinon, 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 | 23 km/h W | 13° | 17 °C | 2.8 | Quiet |
| February | 23 km/h NW | 13° | 16 °C | 2.6 | Quiet |
| March | 21 km/h NW | 14° | 16 °C | 1.4 | Quiet |
| April | 19 km/h NW | 16° | 17 °C | 0.8 | Quiet |
| May | 16 km/h NW | 20° | 19 °C | 0.5 | Moderate |
| June | 18 km/h NW | 24° | 22 °C | 0.2 | Busy |
| July | 21 km/h NW | 26° | 24 °C | 0.1 | Peak |
| August | 20 km/h NW | 26° | 25 °C | 0.1 | Peak |
| September | 19 km/h NW | 24° | 25 °C | 0.6 | Busy |
| October | 18 km/h NW | 21° | 23 °C | 1.4 | Moderate |
| November | 19 km/h NW | 18° | 21 °C | 1.8 | Quiet |
| December | 22 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 Crete 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.
Kantanos-Selinon: November through the years
Average conditions for November near Kantanos-Selinon, from 25 years of satellite-based weather data (2001–2025).
On average 19 km/h and 18° in November. Least windy year on record: 2019 · windiest: 2005.
Show all 25 years
| Year | Wind | Temp | Rain (mm/day) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 km/h SW | 20° | 2.2 |
| 2024 | 21 km/h NW | 18° | 1.0 |
| 2023 | 20 km/h W | 21° | 1.1 |
| 2022 | 19 km/h NW | 18° | 1.5 |
| 2021 | 17 km/h NW | 18° | 1.3 |
| 2020 | 22 km/h N | 18° | 3.0 |
| 2019 | 16 km/h SW | 20° | 1.9 |
| 2018 | 21 km/h N | 18° | 3.2 |
| 2017 | 18 km/h W | 18° | 1.1 |
| 2016 | 18 km/h NW | 18° | 1.8 |
| 2015 | 18 km/h NW | 18° | 1.0 |
| 2014 | 19 km/h NW | 18° | 1.0 |
| 2013 | 19 km/h W | 19° | 1.2 |
| 2012 | 22 km/h N | 19° | 1.8 |
| 2011 | 21 km/h N | 15° | 1.1 |
| 2010 | 18 km/h S | 20° | 1.2 |
| 2009 | 20 km/h NW | 18° | 1.6 |
| 2008 | 17 km/h NW | 18° | 1.1 |
| 2007 | 20 km/h W | 18° | 2.3 |
| 2006 | 17 km/h NW | 16° | 1.7 |
| 2005 | 22 km/h NW | 17° | 2.8 |
| 2004 | 22 km/h NW | 18° | 3.1 |
| 2003 | 16 km/h N | 18° | 3.0 |
| 2002 | 16 km/h SW | 19° | 2.0 |
| 2001 | 21 km/h W | 17° | 3.3 |
Every beach
Beaches on Kantanos-Selinon
23 beaches mapped. The most sheltered first, then every other beach with a name; each one opens its own page.
- Lissos BeachSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- Trahili BeachSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- Astropelekita BeachSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Gramméno BeachSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- KendrodasosSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Psilos Volakas BeachSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Sandy BeachSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Alonáki BeachSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- Anidri BeachSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- Gianiskari sandy beachSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- Kalamia BeachSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- Krios BeachSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- MethexisSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- Plakaki BeachSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- Sougia BeachSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- Sougia BeachSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- Sougia Nude BeachSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- Stoney BeachSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- Trochalou BeachSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- KedrodasosSheltered in 4 of 8 winds
Which side of Kantanos-Selinon is sheltered in a north wind?
In a strong north wind the beaches of Kantanos-Selinon facing south and south-east stay most sheltered: Alonáki Beach, Anidri Beach, and Astropelekita 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 Kantanos-Selinon?
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 Kantanos-Selinon 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 Kantanos-Selinon?
In the swimming season (May to October) the least windy month on Kantanos-Selinon is May, with an average wind of 16 km/h. The windiest is July, at 21 km/h. The wind is usually lighter in the morning and builds up in the afternoon, so go early on windy days.
When is Kantanos-Selinon least crowded?
Kantanos-Selinon 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 May and October.
How warm is the sea in Kantanos-Selinon?
The sea is 22 °C or warmer from July to October, and warmest in August, at about 25 °C.
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