Wind from the north
- Simos BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- Sarakiniko BeachShelter score 95 of 100
- Lefki BeachShelter score 91 of 100
- Kontogoni BeachShelter score 82 of 100
- Kalogeras BeachShelter score 82 of 100
- Aglyftis beachShelter score 64 of 100
Sheltered beaches in Elafonisos today
Which side of Elafonisos is sheltered from today's wind? 7 beaches ranked live, updated every 2 hours.
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At a glance
Elafonisos beaches at a glance
- 7
- Mapped beaches
- 5
- Sandy beaches
- 4
- With a bar or taverna close by
- 1
- Secluded beaches
- 2
- With a lifeguard
- 5
- Parking close by
Most beaches face north-west (3). 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 Elafonisos 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
- Sarakiniko BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- Kato Nisi beachShelter score 96 of 100
- Kalogeras BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- Aglyftis beachShelter score 96 of 100
- Kontogoni BeachShelter score 95 of 100
- Simos BeachShelter score 94 of 100
Wind from the south
- Kontogoni BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- Lefki BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- Kato Nisi beachShelter score 95 of 100
- Kalogeras BeachShelter score 93 of 100
- Sarakiniko BeachShelter score 87 of 100
Roughest
- Simos Beach 38
Wind from the west
- Lefki BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- Aglyftis beachShelter score 95 of 100
- Simos BeachShelter score 93 of 100
- Kontogoni BeachShelter score 91 of 100
- Sarakiniko BeachShelter score 74 of 100
Roughest
Beach guides
More guides for Elafonisos
A guide for every kind of beach, each one re-ranked live for today's wind.
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Elafonisos, month by month
The average temperature of the sea near the beaches of Elafonisos, from 30 years of satellite measurements (NOAA, 1991–2020).
Warm-water seasonJun – Oct≥ 22 °C
Warmest month26 °CAugust
Coldest month15 °CFebruary
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16° | 15° | 15° | 16° | 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 Elafonisos
Elafonisos is busiest in August. In May, June, and October there are about half as many visitors, or fewer. For a flat sea and fewer people, the best months are June and July.
In the swimming season (May to October) the least windy month on Elafonisos is June, with an average wind of 15 km/h. The windiest is October, 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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Elafonisos: wind and weather month by month
Average conditions for every month near Elafonisos, 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 | 25 km/h NW | 13° | 16 °C | 2.9 | Quiet |
| February | 25 km/h NW | 13° | 15 °C | 2.5 | Quiet |
| March | 23 km/h NW | 14° | 15 °C | 1.4 | Quiet |
| April | 20 km/h NW | 16° | 16 °C | 0.9 | Moderate |
| May | 17 km/h NW | 20° | 19 °C | 0.6 | Moderate |
| June | 15 km/h NW | 24° | 22 °C | 0.3 | Moderate |
| July | 16 km/h N | 27° | 25 °C | 0.2 | Busy |
| August | 17 km/h N | 27° | 26 °C | 0.1 | Peak |
| September | 18 km/h N | 25° | 25 °C | 0.8 | Moderate |
| October | 21 km/h N | 21° | 23 °C | 1.5 | Quiet |
| November | 22 km/h NW | 18° | 21 °C | 2.4 | Quiet |
| December | 24 km/h NW | 15° | 18 °C | 2.9 | Quiet |
Historical data: NASA POWER, CC BY 4.0. Visitor levels are nights spent in tourist accommodation in the Peloponnese 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.
Elafonisos: November through the years
Average conditions for November near Elafonisos, from 25 years of satellite-based weather data (2001–2025).
On average 22 km/h and 18° in November. Least windy year on record: 2019 · windiest: 2018.
Show all 25 years
| Year | Wind | Temp | Rain (mm/day) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 km/h SW | 20° | 1.8 |
| 2024 | 26 km/h N | 18° | 1.4 |
| 2023 | 23 km/h W | 20° | 1.5 |
| 2022 | 22 km/h N | 19° | 2.4 |
| 2021 | 24 km/h NE | 18° | 1.4 |
| 2020 | 25 km/h NE | 18° | 1.0 |
| 2019 | 19 km/h SW | 20° | 4.3 |
| 2018 | 28 km/h NE | 18° | 3.4 |
| 2017 | 19 km/h W | 18° | 2.0 |
| 2016 | 23 km/h N | 18° | 1.5 |
| 2015 | 21 km/h NW | 19° | 1.3 |
| 2014 | 19 km/h NE | 18° | 1.9 |
| 2013 | 23 km/h W | 19° | 2.4 |
| 2012 | 25 km/h NE | 19° | 2.7 |
| 2011 | 27 km/h NE | 15° | 0.7 |
| 2010 | 21 km/h SW | 20° | 1.2 |
| 2009 | 21 km/h W | 18° | 1.6 |
| 2008 | 20 km/h NW | 18° | 3.0 |
| 2007 | 23 km/h W | 17° | 2.6 |
| 2006 | 20 km/h N | 17° | 2.2 |
| 2005 | 23 km/h NW | 17° | 5.8 |
| 2004 | 24 km/h NW | 18° | 2.6 |
| 2003 | 21 km/h NE | 18° | 2.2 |
| 2002 | 19 km/h SW | 19° | 4.3 |
| 2001 | 24 km/h NW | 17° | 4.6 |
Every beach
Beaches on Elafonisos
7 beaches mapped. The most sheltered first, then every other beach with a name; each one opens its own page.
Which side of Elafonisos is sheltered in a north wind?
In a strong north wind the beaches of Elafonisos facing north-west and south stay most sheltered: Simos Beach, Sarakiniko Beach, and Lefki 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 Elafonisos?
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 Elafonisos 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 Elafonisos?
In the swimming season (May to October) the least windy month on Elafonisos is June, with an average wind of 15 km/h. The windiest is October, 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 Elafonisos least crowded?
Elafonisos is busiest in August. In May, June, and October there are about half as many visitors, or fewer. For a flat sea and fewer people, the best months are June and July.
How warm is the sea in Elafonisos?
The sea is 22 °C or warmer from June to October, and warmest in August, at about 26 °C.
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