Wind from the north
- Laki beachShelter score 96 of 100
- Panaghia beachShelter score 96 of 100
- Dhetis beachShelter score 96 of 100
- GenoupasShelter score 96 of 100
- LEONIDASShelter score 96 of 100
- Limni beachShelter score 96 of 100
Roughest
Sheltered beaches in Kato Koufonisi today
Which side of Kato Koufonisi is sheltered from today's wind? 10 beaches ranked live, updated every 2 hours.
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At a glance
Kato Koufonisi beaches at a glance
- 10
- Mapped beaches
- 2
- With a bar or taverna close by
- 7
- Secluded beaches
Most beaches face south (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 Kato Koufonisi 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
- Laki beachShelter score 96 of 100
- Afriania beachShelter score 96 of 100
- Fikio beachShelter score 96 of 100
- Limni beachShelter score 96 of 100
- GenoupasShelter score 95 of 100
- LEONIDASShelter score 94 of 100
Roughest
- Nero beach 27
Wind from the south
- Afriania beachShelter score 96 of 100
- Fikio beachShelter score 96 of 100
- Limni beachShelter score 96 of 100
- Nero beachShelter score 91 of 100
Roughest
Wind from the west
- Laki beachShelter score 96 of 100
- Panaghia beachShelter score 96 of 100
- Dhetis beachShelter score 96 of 100
- LEONIDASShelter score 96 of 100
- Limni beachShelter score 96 of 100
- Nero beachShelter score 96 of 100
Roughest
Beach guides
More guides for Kato Koufonisi
A guide for every kind of beach, each one re-ranked live for today's wind.
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Kato Koufonisi, month by month
The average temperature of the sea near the beaches of Kato Koufonisi, from 30 years of satellite measurements (NOAA, 1991–2020).
Warm-water seasonJul – Sept≥ 22 °C
Warmest month24 °CAugust
Coldest month16 °CFebruary
| 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 Kato Koufonisi
Kato Koufonisi 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 Kato Koufonisi is May, with an average wind of 18 km/h. The windiest is July, at 25 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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Kato Koufonisi: wind and weather month by month
Average conditions for every month near Kato Koufonisi, 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 | 3.1 | Quiet |
| February | 26 km/h NW | 13° | 16 °C | 2.8 | Quiet |
| March | 23 km/h NW | 14° | 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 | 20 km/h NW | 23° | 22 °C | 0.2 | Busy |
| July | 25 km/h N | 25° | 23 °C | 0.1 | Peak |
| August | 24 km/h N | 25° | 24 °C | 0.1 | Peak |
| September | 22 km/h N | 24° | 23 °C | 0.5 | Busy |
| October | 21 km/h N | 21° | 22 °C | 1.4 | Moderate |
| November | 22 km/h NW | 18° | 19 °C | 2.1 | Quiet |
| December | 24 km/h NW | 15° | 18 °C | 2.9 | 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.
Kato Koufonisi: November through the years
Average conditions for November near Kato Koufonisi, 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° | 2.8 |
| 2024 | 24 km/h N | 17° | 1.6 |
| 2023 | 22 km/h SW | 20° | 2.3 |
| 2022 | 22 km/h NW | 18° | 2.2 |
| 2021 | 22 km/h N | 18° | 1.7 |
| 2020 | 27 km/h N | 18° | 0.8 |
| 2019 | 17 km/h S | 20° | 3.2 |
| 2018 | 26 km/h N | 17° | 2.8 |
| 2017 | 18 km/h W | 17° | 2.4 |
| 2016 | 22 km/h N | 17° | 1.6 |
| 2015 | 22 km/h NW | 18° | 1.5 |
| 2014 | 21 km/h N | 17° | 1.1 |
| 2013 | 20 km/h N | 18° | 3.3 |
| 2012 | 24 km/h N | 19° | 1.3 |
| 2011 | 27 km/h N | 15° | 0.2 |
| 2010 | 19 km/h S | 19° | 0.8 |
| 2009 | 22 km/h NW | 18° | 2.2 |
| 2008 | 19 km/h NW | 18° | 1.0 |
| 2007 | 22 km/h NW | 17° | 3.0 |
| 2006 | 20 km/h N | 16° | 1.3 |
| 2005 | 25 km/h N | 16° | 4.3 |
| 2004 | 22 km/h NW | 17° | 3.0 |
| 2003 | 19 km/h N | 17° | 1.3 |
| 2002 | 17 km/h SW | 18° | 3.5 |
| 2001 | 23 km/h W | 17° | 3.4 |
Every beach
Beaches on Kato Koufonisi
10 beaches mapped. The most sheltered first, then every other beach with a name; each one opens its own page.
- Laki beachSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- Limni beachSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- Dhetis beachSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Fikio beachSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- GenoupasSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Nero beachSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Panaghia beachSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Afriania beachSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- LEONIDASSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
Which side of Kato Koufonisi is sheltered in a north wind?
In a strong north wind the beaches of Kato Koufonisi facing south and east stay most sheltered: Beach near Koufonisi, Dhetis beach, and Genoupas. 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 Kato Koufonisi?
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 Kato Koufonisi 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 Kato Koufonisi?
In the swimming season (May to October) the least windy month on Kato Koufonisi is May, with an average wind of 18 km/h. The windiest is July, at 25 km/h. The wind is usually lighter in the morning and builds up in the afternoon, so go early on windy days.
When is Kato Koufonisi least crowded?
Kato Koufonisi 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 Kato Koufonisi?
The sea is 22 °C or warmer from July to September, and warmest in August, at about 24 °C.
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