Wind from the north
- Paralia GialtronShelter score 96 of 100
- Chrysi aktiShelter score 96 of 100
- GregolimanoShelter score 95 of 100
- TsokaitiShelter score 95 of 100
- Porto pevkoShelter score 90 of 100
Roughest
- Mavrikas 0
Sheltered beaches in Istiaia-Aidipsos today
Which side of Istiaia-Aidipsos is sheltered from today's wind? 29 beaches ranked live, updated every 2 hours.
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At a glance
Istiaia-Aidipsos beaches at a glance
- 29
- Mapped beaches
- 19
- Sandy beaches
- 3
- Pebble beaches
- 12
- With a bar or taverna close by
- 1
- Parking close by
Most beaches face south-east (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 Istiaia-Aidipsos 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
- Paralia PevkiShelter score 96 of 100
- TsokaitiShelter score 96 of 100
- Paralia Agiou NikolaouShelter score 94 of 100
- NisiotissaShelter score 84 of 100
- Paralia GialtronShelter score 65 of 100
- Porto pevkoShelter score 60 of 100
Roughest
Wind from the south
- Paralia Agiou NikolaouShelter score 96 of 100
- MavrikasShelter score 96 of 100
- NisiotissaShelter score 96 of 100
- Paralia Psaropouli/VasilikonShelter score 95 of 100
- Porto pevkoShelter score 95 of 100
- Paralia PevkiShelter score 94 of 100
Wind from the west
- Paralia Psaropouli/VasilikonShelter score 96 of 100
- GregolimanoShelter score 96 of 100
- Porto pevkoShelter score 96 of 100
- Paralia GialtronShelter score 95 of 100
- Paralia Agiou NikolaouShelter score 95 of 100
- MavrikasShelter score 94 of 100
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Istiaia-Aidipsos, month by month
The average temperature of the sea near the beaches of Istiaia-Aidipsos, from 30 years of satellite measurements (NOAA, 1991–2020).
Warm-water seasonJun – Sept≥ 22 °C
Warmest month26 °CAugust
Coldest month14 °CFebruary
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14° | 14° | 14° | 15° | 19° | 23° | 25° | 26° | 25° | 22° | 19° | 16° |
The sea is 22 °C or warmer from June to September, 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 Istiaia-Aidipsos
Istiaia-Aidipsos is busiest in August. In May, June, September, 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 Istiaia-Aidipsos 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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Istiaia-Aidipsos: wind and weather month by month
Average conditions for every month near Istiaia-Aidipsos, 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 | 18 km/h N | 9° | 14 °C | 1.8 | Quiet |
| February | 17 km/h NE | 10° | 14 °C | 1.6 | Quiet |
| March | 15 km/h NE | 12° | 14 °C | 1.7 | Quiet |
| April | 13 km/h NE | 14° | 15 °C | 1.2 | Quiet |
| May | 11 km/h N | 19° | 19 °C | 1.0 | Quiet |
| June | 11 km/h NE | 24° | 23 °C | 1.0 | Moderate |
| July | 11 km/h NE | 27° | 25 °C | 0.8 | Busy |
| August | 12 km/h NE | 27° | 26 °C | 0.7 | Peak |
| September | 13 km/h NE | 23° | 25 °C | 1.7 | Moderate |
| October | 14 km/h NE | 19° | 22 °C | 2.0 | Quiet |
| November | 15 km/h NE | 15° | 19 °C | 1.7 | Quiet |
| December | 17 km/h N | 11° | 16 °C | 2.1 | Quiet |
Historical data: NASA POWER, CC BY 4.0. Visitor levels are nights spent in tourist accommodation in the Central Greece 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.
Istiaia-Aidipsos: November through the years
Average conditions for November near Istiaia-Aidipsos, 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 Istiaia-Aidipsos
29 beaches mapped. The most sheltered first, then every other beach with a name; each one opens its own page.
- Paralia Agiou NikolaouSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Porto pevkoSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- MavrikasSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- TsokaitiSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- NisiotissaSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- Paralia PevkiSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- GregolimanoSheltered in 4 of 8 winds
- Paralia GialtronSheltered in 4 of 8 winds
- Paralia Psaropouli/VasilikonSheltered in 4 of 8 winds
- Chrysi aktiSheltered in 4 of 8 winds
Which side of Istiaia-Aidipsos is sheltered in a north wind?
In a strong north wind the beaches of Istiaia-Aidipsos facing south-east and east stay most sheltered: Beach near Kokkinias, Beach near Kokkinias (2), and Beach near Loutra Gialtron. 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 Istiaia-Aidipsos?
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 Istiaia-Aidipsos 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 Istiaia-Aidipsos?
In the swimming season (May to October) the least windy month on Istiaia-Aidipsos 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.
When is Istiaia-Aidipsos least crowded?
Istiaia-Aidipsos is busiest in August. In May, June, September, 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 Istiaia-Aidipsos?
The sea is 22 °C or warmer from June to September, and warmest in August, at about 26 °C.
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