Wind from the north
- PoliCalm score 96 of 100
- SarakínikoCalm score 96 of 100
- AmmoundiCalm score 96 of 100
- AntriCalm score 96 of 100
- Aspros GialosCalm score 96 of 100
- KritamiCalm score 96 of 100
Roughest
- Gidaki 20
Calm beaches in Ithaca today
Which side of Ithaca is sheltered from today's wind? 28 beaches ranked live, updated every 2 hours.
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At a glance
Ithaca beaches at a glance
- 28
- Mapped beaches
- 7
- Pebble beaches
- 5
- With a bar or taverna close by
- 7
- Secluded beaches
- 1
- With a lifeguard
- 2
- Parking close by
Most beaches face north-east (6). Wind from that side reaches them first; wind from the opposite side leaves them calm.
Shelter by wind direction
Which beaches are calm in each wind?
Wind direction decides everything. These are the Ithaca beaches that stay calmest, 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
- Filiatro of KioniCalm score 96 of 100
- SarakínikoCalm score 96 of 100
- AmmoundiCalm score 96 of 100
- AntriCalm score 96 of 100
- DexáCalm score 96 of 100
- First KourvouliaCalm score 96 of 100
Roughest
Wind from the south
- GidakiCalm score 96 of 100
- FiliatróCalm score 96 of 100
- Filiatro of KioniCalm score 96 of 100
- AfalesCalm score 96 of 100
- DexáCalm score 96 of 100
- First KourvouliaCalm score 96 of 100
Roughest
Wind from the west
Beach guides
More guides for Ithaca
A guide for every kind of beach, each one re-ranked live for today's wind.
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Ithaca, month by month
The average temperature of the sea near the beaches of Ithaca, 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° | 15° | 15° | 16° | 19° | 22° | 24° | 26° | 25° | 23° | 20° | 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 Ithaca
Ithaca is busiest in August. In May and October there are about half as many visitors, or fewer. For a calm sea and fewer people, the best months are June and October.
In the swimming season (May to October) the calmest month on Ithaca is June, with an average wind of 12 km/h. The windiest is October, at 15 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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Ithaca: wind and weather month by month
Average conditions for every month near Ithaca, 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 | 20 km/h S | 13° | 16 °C | 4.0 | Quiet |
| February | 20 km/h S | 12° | 15 °C | 3.2 | Quiet |
| March | 17 km/h SW | 14° | 15 °C | 2.6 | Quiet |
| April | 15 km/h W | 16° | 16 °C | 1.5 | Quiet |
| May | 13 km/h W | 19° | 19 °C | 1.0 | Moderate |
| June | 12 km/h NW | 24° | 22 °C | 0.6 | Busy |
| July | 13 km/h NW | 26° | 24 °C | 0.3 | Peak |
| August | 12 km/h NW | 27° | 26 °C | 0.7 | Peak |
| September | 14 km/h NW | 24° | 25 °C | 2.5 | Busy |
| October | 15 km/h E | 21° | 23 °C | 3.3 | Quiet |
| November | 19 km/h S | 18° | 20 °C | 4.6 | Quiet |
| December | 20 km/h SE | 14° | 18 °C | 4.6 | Quiet |
Historical data: NASA POWER, CC BY 4.0. Visitor levels are nights spent in tourist accommodation in the Ionian Islands 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.
Ithaca: November through the years
Average conditions for November near Ithaca, from 25 years of satellite-based weather data (2001–2025).
On average 19 km/h and 18° in November. Calmest year on record: 2006 · windiest: 2023.
Show all 25 years
| Year | Wind | Temp | Rain (mm/day) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19 km/h S | 19° | 8.7 |
| 2024 | 17 km/h E | 18° | 4.0 |
| 2023 | 22 km/h W | 19° | 3.7 |
| 2022 | 18 km/h S | 19° | 4.7 |
| 2021 | 21 km/h SE | 18° | 7.1 |
| 2020 | 16 km/h E | 18° | 0.6 |
| 2019 | 20 km/h S | 20° | 9.4 |
| 2018 | 20 km/h SE | 18° | 4.7 |
| 2017 | 20 km/h S | 17° | 6.5 |
| 2016 | 18 km/h S | 18° | 4.5 |
| 2015 | 17 km/h W | 19° | 3.0 |
| 2014 | 17 km/h SE | 18° | 3.2 |
| 2013 | 21 km/h SE | 18° | 5.8 |
| 2012 | 19 km/h SE | 19° | 3.3 |
| 2011 | 16 km/h E | 16° | 0.3 |
| 2010 | 20 km/h SW | 19° | 4.6 |
| 2009 | 17 km/h W | 18° | 4.7 |
| 2008 | 19 km/h SE | 18° | 6.9 |
| 2007 | 18 km/h SW | 17° | 5.0 |
| 2006 | 16 km/h N | 16° | 2.7 |
| 2005 | 18 km/h S | 17° | 5.2 |
| 2004 | 21 km/h E | 17° | 6.8 |
| 2003 | 17 km/h SE | 18° | 2.8 |
| 2002 | 16 km/h SE | 18° | 2.8 |
| 2001 | 20 km/h N | 17° | 3.6 |
Every beach
Beaches on Ithaca
28 beaches mapped. The most sheltered first, then every other beach with a name; each one opens its own page.
- LimeniaCalm in 8 of 8 winds
- LoutsaCalm in 8 of 8 winds
- SkinosCalm in 8 of 8 winds
- AntriCalm in 7 of 8 winds
- DexáCalm in 7 of 8 winds
- FiliatróCalm in 7 of 8 winds
- Filiatro of KioniCalm in 7 of 8 winds
- First KourvouliaCalm in 7 of 8 winds
- MnimataCalm in 7 of 8 winds
- SarakínikoCalm in 7 of 8 winds
- Second KourvouliaCalm in 7 of 8 winds
- Third KourvouliaCalm in 7 of 8 winds
- AfalesCalm in 6 of 8 winds
- AmmoundiCalm in 6 of 8 winds
- KaminiaCalm in 6 of 8 winds
- KritamiCalm in 6 of 8 winds
- Liano NisakiCalm in 6 of 8 winds
- Paralia Pera PigadiCalm in 6 of 8 winds
- PlakoutsesCalm in 6 of 8 winds
- PoliCalm in 6 of 8 winds
- GidakiCalm in 5 of 8 winds
- Little Polis BeachCalm in 5 of 8 winds
- MarmakaCalm in 5 of 8 winds
- Pera PigadiCalm in 5 of 8 winds
- Aspros GialosCalm in 4 of 8 winds
- KoutoupiCalm in 4 of 8 winds
Which side of Ithaca is calmest in a north wind?
In a strong north wind the beaches of Ithaca facing east and west stay calmest: Ammoundi, Antri, and Aspros Gialos. Beaches facing north are exposed to it.
How do you know which beaches are calm?
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 Ithaca?
The direction more than the strength. A beach is rough when the wind blows from the open sea towards it and calm when land lies upwind, so on a windy day one side of Ithaca can be flat while the other has waves. That is why this page lists the calmest and roughest beaches for each wind direction, and the live ranking above applies today's forecast.
When is the sea calmest on Ithaca?
In the swimming season (May to October) the calmest month on Ithaca is June, with an average wind of 12 km/h. The windiest is October, at 15 km/h. The wind is usually lighter in the morning and builds up in the afternoon, so go early on windy days.
When is Ithaca least crowded?
Ithaca is busiest in August. In May and October there are about half as many visitors, or fewer. For a calm sea and fewer people, the best months are June and October.
How warm is the sea in Ithaca?
The sea is 22 °C or warmer from June to October, and warmest in August, at about 26 °C.
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