Wind from the north
- AgrapidiaShelter score 96 of 100
- Mirtia StrandShelter score 96 of 100
- MyrtiaShelter score 96 of 100
Sheltered beaches in Kalamos today
Which side of Kalamos is sheltered from today's wind? 6 beaches ranked live, updated every 2 hours.
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At a glance
Kalamos beaches at a glance
- 6
- Mapped beaches
- 1
- Sandy beaches
- 2
- Pebble beaches
- 1
- With a bar or taverna close by
Most beaches face south (3). 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 Kalamos 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
- MyrtiaShelter score 62 of 100
- Mirtia StrandShelter score 60 of 100
Wind from the south
- Mirtia StrandShelter score 76 of 100
- AgrapidiaShelter score 72 of 100
Roughest
- Myrtia 31
Wind from the west
- Mirtia StrandShelter score 96 of 100
- MyrtiaShelter score 95 of 100
- AgrapidiaShelter score 90 of 100
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Kalamos, month by month
The average temperature of the sea near the beaches of Kalamos, 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° | 25° | 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 Kalamos
Kalamos 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 Kalamos 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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Kalamos: wind and weather month by month
Average conditions for every month near Kalamos, 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° | 25 °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.
Kalamos: November through the years
Average conditions for November near Kalamos, from 25 years of satellite-based weather data (2001–2025).
On average 19 km/h and 18° in November. Least windy 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 Kalamos
6 beaches mapped. The most sheltered first, then every other beach with a name; each one opens its own page.
Which side of Kalamos is sheltered in a north wind?
In a strong north wind the beaches of Kalamos facing south and south-east stay most sheltered: Agrapidia, Beach near Kalamos (2), and Mirtia Strand. 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 Kalamos?
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 Kalamos 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 Kalamos?
In the swimming season (May to October) the least windy month on Kalamos 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 Kalamos least crowded?
Kalamos 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 Kalamos?
The sea is 22 °C or warmer from June to October, and warmest in August, at about 26 °C.
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