Wind from the north
- Damnoni BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- Souda BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- Anatolika BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- Preveli BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- Triopetra BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- Ammoudi BeachShelter score 96 of 100
Sheltered beaches in Agios Vasileios today
Which side of Agios Vasileios is sheltered from today's wind? 40 beaches ranked live, updated every 2 hours.
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At a glance
Agios Vasileios beaches at a glance
- 40
- Mapped beaches
- 13
- Sandy beaches
- 11
- Pebble beaches
- 30
- With a bar or taverna close by
- 25
- Parking close by
Most beaches face south (17). 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 Agios Vasileios 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
- PlakiasShelter score 96 of 100
- Ammofolos BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- Melissa SandhillsShelter score 96 of 100
- Paligremnos Beach (Nudist)Shelter score 96 of 100
- Schinaria BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- Triopetra BeachShelter score 96 of 100
Wind from the south
- Schinaria BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- CalypsoShelter score 96 of 100
- Stavri BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- Paligremnos Beach (Nudist)Shelter score 95 of 100
- Ammoudi BeachShelter score 95 of 100
- Melissa SandhillsShelter score 94 of 100
Roughest
Wind from the west
- Fotinari BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- PlakiasShelter score 96 of 100
- CalypsoShelter score 96 of 100
- Stavri BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- Preveli BeachShelter score 95 of 100
- Dynonissos beachShelter score 95 of 100
Roughest
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Agios Vasileios, month by month
The average temperature of the sea near the beaches of Agios Vasileios, from 30 years of satellite measurements (NOAA, 1991–2020).
Warm-water seasonJun – Oct≥ 22 °C
Warmest month26 °CAugust
Coldest month16 °CFebruary
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17° | 16° | 16° | 17° | 19° | 22° | 25° | 26° | 25° | 23° | 21° | 18° |
The sea is 22 °C or warmer from June to October, and warmest in August, at about 26 °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 Agios Vasileios
Agios Vasileios 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 Agios Vasileios 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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Agios Vasileios: wind and weather month by month
Average conditions for every month near Agios Vasileios, 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° | 25 °C | 0.1 | Peak |
| August | 20 km/h NW | 26° | 26 °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.
Agios Vasileios: November through the years
Average conditions for November near Agios Vasileios, 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 Agios Vasileios
40 beaches mapped. The most sheltered first, then every other beach with a name; each one opens its own page.
- CalypsoSheltered in 8 of 8 winds
- Schinaria BeachSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- PlakiasSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- Damnoni BeachSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Paligremnos Beach (Nudist)Sheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- PlakiasSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Souda BeachSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Ammoudi BeachSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Finikidia BeachSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Kokkino VolakasSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Mikri Triopetra BeachSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Mikro Ammoudi Nudist BeachSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Skinos BeachSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Stavri BeachSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Fotinari BeachSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- Melissa SandhillsSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- Preveli BeachSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- Triopetra BeachSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- Agia Marina BeachSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- Dynonissos beachSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- HohlakasSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- KlimataSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- Korakas BeachSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- Ligres BeachSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- Onerock BeachSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- Polyrizos BeachSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- Ammofolos BeachSheltered in 4 of 8 winds
- Anatolika BeachSheltered in 4 of 8 winds
- Kefala BeachSheltered in 4 of 8 winds
- Pachia AmmosSheltered in 4 of 8 winds
- Agios GeorgiosSheltered in 4 of 8 winds
- Gialopotama BeachSheltered in 4 of 8 winds
- Katsouni nudist beachSheltered in 4 of 8 winds
- Klima BeachSheltered in 4 of 8 winds
- Peristeres BeachSheltered in 4 of 8 winds
- Podare BeachSheltered in 4 of 8 winds
- Prasonisi BeachSheltered in 4 of 8 winds
- Triopetra BeachSheltered in 4 of 8 winds
Which side of Agios Vasileios is sheltered in a north wind?
In a strong north wind the beaches of Agios Vasileios facing south-west and south stay most sheltered: Agia Marina Beach, Agios Georgios, and Ammoudi 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 Agios Vasileios?
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 Agios Vasileios 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 Agios Vasileios?
In the swimming season (May to October) the least windy month on Agios Vasileios 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 Agios Vasileios least crowded?
Agios Vasileios 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 Agios Vasileios?
The sea is 22 °C or warmer from June to October, and warmest in August, at about 26 °C.
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