Wind from the north
- AngaliShelter score 96 of 100
- VardiaShelter score 96 of 100
- Agios NikolaosShelter score 96 of 100
- GalifosShelter score 96 of 100
- AbeliShelter score 96 of 100
- Fira beachShelter score 96 of 100
Roughest
Sheltered beaches in Folegandros today
Which side of Folegandros is sheltered from today's wind? 16 beaches ranked live, updated every 2 hours.
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At a glance
Folegandros beaches at a glance
- 16
- Mapped beaches
- 6
- With a bar or taverna close by
- 4
- Secluded beaches
- 2
- Parking close by
Most beaches face north-east (5). 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 Folegandros 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
- AngaliShelter score 96 of 100
- GalifosShelter score 96 of 100
- AbeliShelter score 96 of 100
- Agios GeorgiosShelter score 96 of 100
- Fira beachShelter score 96 of 100
- LatinakiShelter score 96 of 100
Roughest
- Livadi 0
- Katergo 0
- Kochlidia 31
- Vitsentzou 31
Wind from the south
- VardiaShelter score 96 of 100
- AbeliShelter score 96 of 100
- Agios GeorgiosShelter score 96 of 100
- LatinakiShelter score 96 of 100
- LivadakiShelter score 96 of 100
- Paralia LigariaShelter score 96 of 100
Roughest
- Galifos 0
- Agios Nikolaos 34
- Katergo 34
Wind from the west
- KochlidiaShelter score 96 of 100
- VardiaShelter score 96 of 100
- Agios NikolaosShelter score 96 of 100
- LivadiShelter score 96 of 100
- KatergoShelter score 96 of 100
- LatinakiShelter score 96 of 100
Roughest
- Fira beach 6
- Abeli 9
- Livadaki 34
Beach guides
More guides for Folegandros
A guide for every kind of beach, each one re-ranked live for today's wind.
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Folegandros, month by month
The average temperature of the sea near the beaches of Folegandros, from 30 years of satellite measurements (NOAA, 1991–2020).
Warm-water seasonJun – Oct≥ 22 °C
Warmest month24 °CAugust
Coldest month16 °CFebruary
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16° | 16° | 16° | 17° | 19° | 22° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 22° | 20° | 17° |
The sea is 22 °C or warmer from June to October, and warmest in August, at about 24 °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 Folegandros
Folegandros 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 June and October.
In the swimming season (May to October) the least windy month on Folegandros is May, with an average wind of 18 km/h. The windiest is July, at 22 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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Folegandros: wind and weather month by month
Average conditions for every month near Folegandros, 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 | 26 km/h NW | 14° | 16 °C | 3.0 | Quiet |
| February | 26 km/h NW | 14° | 16 °C | 2.7 | Quiet |
| March | 24 km/h NW | 15° | 16 °C | 1.5 | Quiet |
| April | 21 km/h NW | 16° | 17 °C | 0.9 | Quiet |
| May | 18 km/h NW | 19° | 19 °C | 0.6 | Moderate |
| June | 19 km/h NW | 23° | 22 °C | 0.2 | Busy |
| July | 22 km/h N | 26° | 24 °C | 0.1 | Peak |
| August | 22 km/h N | 26° | 24 °C | 0.1 | Peak |
| September | 21 km/h N | 24° | 24 °C | 0.6 | Busy |
| October | 21 km/h N | 21° | 22 °C | 1.5 | Moderate |
| November | 22 km/h NW | 18° | 20 °C | 2.2 | Quiet |
| December | 25 km/h NW | 15° | 17 °C | 3.0 | Quiet |
Historical data: NASA POWER, CC BY 4.0. Visitor levels are nights spent in tourist accommodation in the South Aegean 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.
Folegandros: November through the years
Average conditions for November near Folegandros, 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: 2011.
Show all 25 years
| Year | Wind | Temp | Rain (mm/day) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19 km/h SW | 20° | 2.4 |
| 2024 | 25 km/h N | 18° | 1.3 |
| 2023 | 23 km/h W | 21° | 1.6 |
| 2022 | 22 km/h NW | 19° | 2.2 |
| 2021 | 21 km/h N | 18° | 1.3 |
| 2020 | 26 km/h N | 18° | 0.9 |
| 2019 | 17 km/h S | 21° | 2.9 |
| 2018 | 26 km/h N | 18° | 2.9 |
| 2017 | 19 km/h W | 18° | 2.1 |
| 2016 | 22 km/h NW | 18° | 1.5 |
| 2015 | 21 km/h NW | 19° | 1.0 |
| 2014 | 22 km/h N | 18° | 1.4 |
| 2013 | 21 km/h W | 19° | 2.5 |
| 2012 | 24 km/h N | 19° | 1.9 |
| 2011 | 27 km/h N | 15° | 0.5 |
| 2010 | 19 km/h S | 20° | 1.5 |
| 2009 | 22 km/h NW | 18° | 1.9 |
| 2008 | 18 km/h NW | 18° | 1.4 |
| 2007 | 22 km/h NW | 17° | 3.6 |
| 2006 | 19 km/h NW | 16° | 1.5 |
| 2005 | 25 km/h NW | 17° | 5.0 |
| 2004 | 24 km/h NW | 18° | 2.7 |
| 2003 | 19 km/h N | 18° | 2.2 |
| 2002 | 18 km/h SW | 19° | 4.1 |
| 2001 | 23 km/h W | 17° | 4.0 |
Every beach
Beaches on Folegandros
16 beaches mapped. The most sheltered first, then every other beach with a name; each one opens its own page.
- Agios NikolaosSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- AngaliSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- KochlidiaSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- LatinakiSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- Paralia LigariaSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- AbeliSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Agios GeorgiosSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Fira beachSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- GalifosSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- KatergoSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- LivadakiSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- LivadiSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Paralia VoreinaSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- PountakiSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- VardiaSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- VitsentzouSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
Which side of Folegandros is sheltered in a north wind?
In a strong north wind the beaches of Folegandros facing south-west and north-east stay most sheltered: Abeli, Agios Nikolaos, and Angali. 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 Folegandros?
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 Folegandros 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 Folegandros?
In the swimming season (May to October) the least windy month on Folegandros is May, with an average wind of 18 km/h. The windiest is July, at 22 km/h. The wind is usually lighter in the morning and builds up in the afternoon, so go early on windy days.
When is Folegandros least crowded?
Folegandros 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 June and October.
How warm is the sea in Folegandros?
The sea is 22 °C or warmer from June to October, and warmest in August, at about 24 °C.
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