Wind from the north
- Elafonisi BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- Aspri LimniShelter score 96 of 100
- VoulolimniShelter score 96 of 100
- FalassarnaShelter score 95 of 100
- PlatanakiaShelter score 95 of 100
- Balos BeachShelter score 92 of 100
Roughest
Sheltered beaches in Kissamos today
Which side of Kissamos is sheltered from today's wind? 22 beaches ranked live, updated every 2 hours.
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At a glance
Kissamos beaches at a glance
- 22
- Mapped beaches
- 3
- Sandy beaches
- 1
- Pebble beaches
- 14
- With a bar or taverna close by
- 1
- Secluded beaches
- 12
- Parking close by
Most beaches face north (6). 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 Kissamos 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
- Falasarna beachShelter score 96 of 100
- Balos BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- FalassarnaShelter score 96 of 100
- Stomio beachShelter score 96 of 100
- Aspri LimniShelter score 96 of 100
- PlatanakiaShelter score 96 of 100
Wind from the south
- Beach of TelonioShelter score 96 of 100
- Korfalonas BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- Mavros MolosShelter score 96 of 100
- Paralia DrapaniasShelter score 96 of 100
- Paralia NopigiaShelter score 96 of 100
- Aspri LimniShelter score 96 of 100
Roughest
Wind from the west
- Aspri LimniShelter score 96 of 100
- Tiny beach pink sandShelter score 96 of 100
- VoulolimniShelter score 96 of 100
- Trachilos BeachShelter score 95 of 100
- Mavros MolosShelter score 94 of 100
- Balos BeachShelter score 92 of 100
Roughest
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Kissamos, month by month
The average temperature of the sea near the beaches of Kissamos, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16° | 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 Kissamos
Kissamos 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 Kissamos 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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Kissamos: wind and weather month by month
Average conditions for every month near Kissamos, 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° | 16 °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.
Kissamos: November through the years
Average conditions for November near Kissamos, 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 Kissamos
22 beaches mapped. The most sheltered first, then every other beach with a name; each one opens its own page.
- Balos BeachSheltered in 8 of 8 winds
- Aspri LimniSheltered in 8 of 8 winds
- VoulolimniSheltered in 8 of 8 winds
- Stomio beachSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- Tiny beach pink sandSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- PlatanakiaSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Trachilos BeachSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Elafonisi BeachSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- Falasarna beachSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- FalassarnaSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- Mavros MolosSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- Paralia NopigiaSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- Beach of TelonioSheltered in 4 of 8 winds
- Korfalonas BeachSheltered in 4 of 8 winds
- Paralia DrapaniasSheltered in 4 of 8 winds
Which side of Kissamos is sheltered in a north wind?
In a strong north wind the beaches of Kissamos facing west and south stay most sheltered: Aspri Limni, Elafonisi Beach, and Voulolimni. 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 Kissamos?
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 Kissamos 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 Kissamos?
In the swimming season (May to October) the least windy month on Kissamos 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 Kissamos least crowded?
Kissamos 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 Kissamos?
The sea is 22 °C or warmer from July to October, and warmest in August, at about 25 °C.
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