Sheltered beaches in Ikaria today
Which side of Ikaria is sheltered from today's wind? 26 beaches ranked live, updated every 2 hours.
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At a glance
Ikaria beaches at a glance
- 26
- Mapped beaches
- 2
- Sandy beaches
- 1
- Pebble beaches
- 9
- With a bar or taverna close by
- 4
- Parking close by
Most beaches face north (12). 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 Ikaria 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
- NasShelter score 96 of 100
- FyrodiShelter score 96 of 100
- AgaliasmaShelter score 96 of 100
- Aris PotamosShelter score 96 of 100
- IeroShelter score 96 of 100
- FytemaShelter score 95 of 100
Roughest
Wind from the south
- NasShelter score 96 of 100
- KamposShelter score 96 of 100
- ArmenistisShelter score 96 of 100
- LivadiShelter score 96 of 100
- MessaktiShelter score 96 of 100
- FytemaShelter score 96 of 100
Roughest
Wind from the west
- ArmenistisShelter score 96 of 100
- FyrodiShelter score 96 of 100
- IeroShelter score 96 of 100
- KerameShelter score 96 of 100
- Paralia - TOU KONTOU TO LAKOMAShelter score 96 of 100
- PartheniShelter score 96 of 100
Roughest
- Nas 34
- Aris Potamos 34
Beach guides
More guides for Ikaria
A guide for every kind of beach, each one re-ranked live for today's wind.
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Ikaria, month by month
The average temperature of the sea near the beaches of Ikaria, from 30 years of satellite measurements (NOAA, 1991–2020).
Warm-water seasonJul – Sept≥ 22 °C
Warmest month24 °CAugust
Coldest month16 °CMarch
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17° | 16° | 16° | 17° | 19° | 22° | 23° | 24° | 23° | 22° | 19° | 18° |
The sea is 22 °C or warmer from July to September, 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 Ikaria
Ikaria 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 Ikaria is May, with an average wind of 17 km/h. The windiest is July, at 23 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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Ikaria: wind and weather month by month
Average conditions for every month near Ikaria, 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° | 17 °C | 4.1 | Quiet |
| February | 25 km/h N | 13° | 16 °C | 3.1 | Quiet |
| March | 23 km/h N | 14° | 16 °C | 1.7 | Quiet |
| April | 20 km/h NW | 16° | 17 °C | 1.1 | Quiet |
| May | 17 km/h NW | 19° | 19 °C | 0.7 | Quiet |
| June | 19 km/h NW | 23° | 22 °C | 0.3 | Busy |
| July | 23 km/h N | 25° | 23 °C | 0.1 | Peak |
| August | 22 km/h N | 26° | 24 °C | 0.0 | Peak |
| September | 21 km/h N | 24° | 23 °C | 0.5 | Busy |
| October | 21 km/h N | 21° | 22 °C | 1.4 | Quiet |
| November | 22 km/h N | 18° | 19 °C | 2.8 | Quiet |
| December | 24 km/h N | 15° | 18 °C | 3.6 | Quiet |
Historical data: NASA POWER, CC BY 4.0. Visitor levels are nights spent in tourist accommodation in the North 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.
Ikaria: November through the years
Average conditions for November near Ikaria, 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 | 19° | 3.2 |
| 2024 | 23 km/h N | 17° | 2.8 |
| 2023 | 22 km/h SW | 20° | 3.9 |
| 2022 | 22 km/h N | 18° | 3.3 |
| 2021 | 22 km/h NW | 18° | 1.6 |
| 2020 | 26 km/h N | 18° | 0.4 |
| 2019 | 17 km/h S | 20° | 3.6 |
| 2018 | 25 km/h N | 18° | 4.1 |
| 2017 | 17 km/h W | 17° | 2.6 |
| 2016 | 22 km/h N | 17° | 2.7 |
| 2015 | 22 km/h N | 18° | 1.6 |
| 2014 | 21 km/h N | 17° | 1.4 |
| 2013 | 20 km/h SE | 18° | 4.3 |
| 2012 | 23 km/h N | 19° | 1.1 |
| 2011 | 26 km/h N | 15° | 0.1 |
| 2010 | 20 km/h S | 19° | 0.9 |
| 2009 | 22 km/h N | 18° | 2.7 |
| 2008 | 19 km/h NW | 18° | 2.0 |
| 2007 | 23 km/h NW | 17° | 3.3 |
| 2006 | 19 km/h N | 16° | 1.9 |
| 2005 | 25 km/h N | 16° | 4.7 |
| 2004 | 21 km/h N | 17° | 5.1 |
| 2003 | 19 km/h N | 17° | 1.2 |
| 2002 | 18 km/h SW | 18° | 3.5 |
| 2001 | 23 km/h NW | 17° | 7.1 |
Every beach
Beaches on Ikaria
26 beaches mapped. The most sheltered first, then every other beach with a name; each one opens its own page.
- IeroSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- AgaliasmaSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- ArmenistisSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- LivadiSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- PartheniSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- PrioniSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- TrachilaSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- KamposSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- NasSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- FyrodiSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- FytemaSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- KerameSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- KyparissiSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- MessaktiSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- SevchelesSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- SyrtikoSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- Aris PotamosSheltered in 4 of 8 winds
- paraliaSheltered in 4 of 8 winds
- Paralia - TOU KONTOU TO LAKOMASheltered in 4 of 8 winds
Which side of Ikaria is sheltered in a north wind?
In a strong north wind the beaches of Ikaria facing south and east stay most sheltered: Agaliasma, Beach near Fanari, and Beach near Trapalo. 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 Ikaria?
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 Ikaria 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 Ikaria?
In the swimming season (May to October) the least windy month on Ikaria is May, with an average wind of 17 km/h. The windiest is July, at 23 km/h. The wind is usually lighter in the morning and builds up in the afternoon, so go early on windy days.
When is Ikaria least crowded?
Ikaria 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 Ikaria?
The sea is 22 °C or warmer from July to September, and warmest in August, at about 24 °C.
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