Wind from the north
Every beach is fairly exposed to this wind.
Sheltered beaches in Zacharo today
Which side of Zacharo is sheltered from today's wind? 3 beaches ranked live, updated every 2 hours.
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At a glance
Zacharo beaches at a glance
- 3
- Mapped beaches
- 3
- Sandy beaches
- 2
- With a bar or taverna close by
- 2
- Parking close by
Most beaches face west (2). 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 Zacharo 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
Every beach is fairly exposed to this wind.
Wind from the south
Every beach is fairly exposed to this wind.
Wind from the west
Every beach is fairly exposed to this wind.
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Zacharo, month by month
The average temperature of the sea near the beaches of Zacharo, from 30 years of satellite measurements (NOAA, 1991–2020).
Warm-water seasonJun – Oct≥ 22 °C
Warmest month26 °CAugust
Coldest month15 °CMarch
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16° | 16° | 15° | 16° | 19° | 23° | 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 Zacharo
In the swimming season (May to October) the least windy month on Zacharo is June, with an average wind of 11 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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Zacharo: wind and weather month by month
Average conditions for every month near Zacharo, 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18 km/h N | 9° | 16 °C | 1.8 |
| February | 17 km/h NE | 10° | 16 °C | 1.6 |
| March | 15 km/h NE | 12° | 15 °C | 1.7 |
| April | 13 km/h NE | 14° | 16 °C | 1.2 |
| May | 11 km/h N | 19° | 19 °C | 1.0 |
| June | 11 km/h NE | 24° | 23 °C | 1.0 |
| July | 11 km/h NE | 27° | 25 °C | 0.8 |
| August | 12 km/h NE | 27° | 26 °C | 0.7 |
| September | 13 km/h NE | 23° | 25 °C | 1.7 |
| October | 14 km/h NE | 19° | 23 °C | 2.0 |
| November | 15 km/h NE | 15° | 21 °C | 1.7 |
| December | 17 km/h N | 11° | 18 °C | 2.1 |
Historical data: NASA POWER, CC BY 4.0.
Zacharo: November through the years
Average conditions for November near Zacharo, from 25 years of satellite-based weather data (2001–2025).
On average 15 km/h and 15° in November. Least windy year on record: 2009 · windiest: 2001.
Show all 25 years
| Year | Wind | Temp | Rain (mm/day) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 km/h S | 16° | 2.4 |
| 2024 | 16 km/h NE | 15° | 3.3 |
| 2023 | 18 km/h W | 17° | 1.1 |
| 2022 | 17 km/h NE | 16° | 2.6 |
| 2021 | 15 km/h NE | 15° | 1.6 |
| 2020 | 17 km/h NE | 15° | 1.0 |
| 2019 | 14 km/h S | 18° | 3.1 |
| 2018 | 17 km/h NE | 15° | 2.3 |
| 2017 | 14 km/h SE | 14° | 3.5 |
| 2016 | 14 km/h NE | 14° | 1.6 |
| 2015 | 14 km/h NW | 16° | 1.2 |
| 2014 | 13 km/h E | 14° | 1.4 |
| 2013 | 16 km/h E | 16° | 1.3 |
| 2012 | 16 km/h NE | 16° | 2.2 |
| 2011 | 15 km/h NE | 12° | 0.1 |
| 2010 | 13 km/h SW | 16° | 0.9 |
| 2009 | 12 km/h SW | 15° | 1.0 |
| 2008 | 14 km/h NE | 15° | 1.1 |
| 2007 | 16 km/h N | 13° | 2.6 |
| 2006 | 15 km/h N | 13° | 0.6 |
| 2005 | 14 km/h E | 13° | 2.8 |
| 2004 | 17 km/h N | 14° | 0.7 |
| 2003 | 14 km/h E | 15° | 1.1 |
| 2002 | 13 km/h N | 15° | 2.5 |
| 2001 | 19 km/h N | 13° | 1.3 |
Every beach
Beaches on Zacharo
3 beaches mapped. The most sheltered first, then every other beach with a name; each one opens its own page.
Which side of Zacharo is sheltered in a north wind?
In a strong north wind the beaches of Zacharo facing west and south-west stay most sheltered: Beach near Neochori, Beach near Agios Nikolaos, and Beach near Elea (3). 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 Zacharo?
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 Zacharo 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 Zacharo?
In the swimming season (May to October) the least windy month on Zacharo is June, with an average wind of 11 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.
How warm is the sea in Zacharo?
The sea is 22 °C or warmer from June to October, and warmest in August, at about 26 °C.
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