Wind from the north
- KremalaShelter score 96 of 100
- Psili AmmosShelter score 96 of 100
- KavosShelter score 96 of 100
- paralia FigiaShelter score 96 of 100
- Agios AntoniosShelter score 96 of 100
- Agios AthanasiosShelter score 96 of 100
Roughest
Sheltered beaches in Karystos today
Which side of Karystos is sheltered from today's wind? 56 beaches ranked live, updated every 2 hours.
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At a glance
Karystos beaches at a glance
- 56
- Mapped beaches
- 5
- Sandy beaches
- 2
- Pebble beaches
- 17
- With a bar or taverna close by
- 1
- Secluded beaches
- 8
- Parking close by
Most beaches face south-west (14). 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 Karystos 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
- Steni BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- Levki AktiShelter score 96 of 100
- Agia EiriniShelter score 96 of 100
- Agia EiriniShelter score 96 of 100
- KalamitsiShelter score 96 of 100
- LimnionasShelter score 96 of 100
Roughest
- Potami 0
- Limiona 0
- Linari 0
- Varellaion 5
Wind from the south
- SchoinodavleiaShelter score 96 of 100
- Paralia KallianouShelter score 96 of 100
- Agia ParaskeviShelter score 96 of 100
- AlmyrichiShelter score 96 of 100
- KefalaShelter score 96 of 100
- Megali AmmosShelter score 96 of 100
Roughest
Wind from the west
- SchoinodavleiaShelter score 96 of 100
- PotamiShelter score 96 of 100
- Agia ParaskeviShelter score 96 of 100
- GiannitsiShelter score 96 of 100
- AlmyrichiShelter score 96 of 100
- ArchampolisShelter score 96 of 100
Roughest
- Pinelopi 26
- Steni Beach 28
- Levki Akti 32
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Karystos, month by month
The average temperature of the sea near the beaches of Karystos, from 30 years of satellite measurements (NOAA, 1991–2020).
Warm-water seasonJul – Sept≥ 22 °C
Warmest month25 °CAugust
Coldest month15 °CFebruary
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15° | 15° | 15° | 16° | 18° | 22° | 24° | 25° | 24° | 22° | 19° | 16° |
The sea is 22 °C or warmer from July to September, 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 Karystos
Karystos 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 Karystos 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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Karystos: wind and weather month by month
Average conditions for every month near Karystos, 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° | 15 °C | 1.8 | Quiet |
| February | 17 km/h NE | 10° | 15 °C | 1.6 | Quiet |
| March | 15 km/h NE | 12° | 15 °C | 1.7 | Quiet |
| April | 13 km/h NE | 14° | 16 °C | 1.2 | Quiet |
| May | 11 km/h N | 19° | 18 °C | 1.0 | Quiet |
| June | 11 km/h NE | 24° | 22 °C | 1.0 | Moderate |
| July | 11 km/h NE | 27° | 24 °C | 0.8 | Busy |
| August | 12 km/h NE | 27° | 25 °C | 0.7 | Peak |
| September | 13 km/h NE | 23° | 24 °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.
Karystos: November through the years
Average conditions for November near Karystos, 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 Karystos
56 beaches mapped. The most sheltered first, then every other beach with a name; each one opens its own page.
- Agia ParaskeviSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- AlmyrichiSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- KefalaSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- LinariSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- Paralia AktaiouSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- piso sykiaSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- Platys GialosSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- Porto LafiaSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- SpithaSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- ZastanaSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- SchoinodavleiaSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- ArchampolisSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- KalamitsiSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- KatsouliSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Laka SaravanouSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Levki AktiSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- LimionaSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- LimnionasSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- LivadakiSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- LivadiSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- MnimataSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- paralia FigiaSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Pera KatsouliSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- PinelopiSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- VarellaionSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Paralia KallianouSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- Agia EiriniSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- Agia EiriniSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- Agios AntoniosSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- AkrotiriSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- EliaSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- GallidaSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- GiannitsiSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- KavosSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- KremalaSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- Loutraki BourouSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- Megali AmmosSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- Mikri KefalaSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- PotamiSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- Psili AmmosSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
More beaches on Karystos (4)
Which side of Karystos is sheltered in a north wind?
In a strong north wind the beaches of Karystos facing south-west and south stay most sheltered: Agia Eirini, Agia Eirini, and Agios Antonios. 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 Karystos?
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 Karystos 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 Karystos?
In the swimming season (May to October) the least windy month on Karystos 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 Karystos least crowded?
Karystos 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 Karystos?
The sea is 22 °C or warmer from July to September, and warmest in August, at about 25 °C.
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