Wind from the north
- KoundourosCalm score 96 of 100
- FreasCalm score 96 of 100
- KabiCalm score 96 of 100
- Spathi beachCalm score 96 of 100
- AvythouCalm score 96 of 100
- KalidonihiCalm score 96 of 100
Roughest
- Ladou 38
Calm beaches in Kea today
Which side of Kea is sheltered from today's wind? 35 beaches ranked live, updated every 2 hours.
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At a glance
Kea beaches at a glance
- 35
- Mapped beaches
- 1
- Sandy beaches
- 6
- With a bar or taverna close by
- 3
- Secluded beaches
- 3
- Parking close by
Most beaches face west (10). 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 Kea 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
- KoundourosCalm score 96 of 100
- FreasCalm score 96 of 100
- KabiCalm score 96 of 100
- AvythouCalm score 96 of 100
- ChyliamodouCalm score 96 of 100
- GialiskariCalm score 96 of 100
Roughest
Wind from the south
- OtziasCalm score 96 of 100
- FreasCalm score 96 of 100
- Agios FilipposCalm score 96 of 100
- AvythouCalm score 96 of 100
- GialiskariCalm score 96 of 100
- KalamitsiCalm score 96 of 100
Roughest
Wind from the west
- Spathi beachCalm score 96 of 100
- Agios FilipposCalm score 96 of 100
- KalidonihiCalm score 96 of 100
- KaliskiaCalm score 96 of 100
- KastrianiCalm score 96 of 100
- MaviaCalm score 96 of 100
Roughest
- Kabi 0
- Avythou 0
- Chyliamodou 0
- Liparo 0
Beach guides
More guides for Kea
A guide for every kind of beach, each one re-ranked live for today's wind.
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Kea, month by month
The average temperature of the sea near the beaches of Kea, from 30 years of satellite measurements (NOAA, 1991–2020).
Warm-water seasonJul – Sept≥ 22 °C
Warmest month25 °CAugust
Coldest month15 °CFebruary
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15° | 15° | 15° | 16° | 18° | 22° | 24° | 25° | 24° | 22° | 19° | 17° |
The sea is 22 °C or warmer from July to September, and warmest in August, at about 25 °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 Kea
Kea 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 Kea is May, with an average wind of 16 km/h. The windiest is October, 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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Kea: wind and weather month by month
Average conditions for every month near Kea, 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 | 24 km/h NW | 13° | 15 °C | 2.9 | Quiet |
| February | 24 km/h N | 13° | 15 °C | 2.7 | Quiet |
| March | 22 km/h NW | 14° | 15 °C | 1.8 | Quiet |
| April | 19 km/h N | 16° | 16 °C | 0.9 | Quiet |
| May | 16 km/h N | 19° | 18 °C | 0.6 | Moderate |
| June | 16 km/h N | 24° | 22 °C | 0.3 | Busy |
| July | 20 km/h N | 26° | 24 °C | 0.2 | Peak |
| August | 21 km/h N | 26° | 25 °C | 0.2 | Peak |
| September | 20 km/h N | 24° | 24 °C | 0.8 | Busy |
| October | 22 km/h N | 21° | 22 °C | 1.9 | Moderate |
| November | 22 km/h N | 18° | 19 °C | 2.5 | Quiet |
| December | 24 km/h N | 14° | 17 °C | 3.1 | 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.
Kea: November through the years
Average conditions for November near Kea, from 25 years of satellite-based weather data (2001–2025).
On average 22 km/h and 18° in November. Calmest year on record: 2017 · windiest: 2018.
Show all 25 years
| Year | Wind | Temp | Rain (mm/day) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 km/h SW | 20° | 2.4 |
| 2024 | 25 km/h N | 17° | 1.5 |
| 2023 | 22 km/h SW | 20° | 1.9 |
| 2022 | 23 km/h N | 18° | 2.1 |
| 2021 | 23 km/h N | 17° | 1.7 |
| 2020 | 28 km/h N | 17° | 0.6 |
| 2019 | 18 km/h S | 20° | 4.7 |
| 2018 | 29 km/h N | 17° | 2.5 |
| 2017 | 17 km/h SW | 17° | 3.3 |
| 2016 | 23 km/h N | 17° | 1.6 |
| 2015 | 22 km/h NW | 18° | 0.9 |
| 2014 | 21 km/h NE | 17° | 1.6 |
| 2013 | 22 km/h E | 18° | 2.8 |
| 2012 | 24 km/h N | 19° | 2.9 |
| 2011 | 28 km/h N | 14° | 0.3 |
| 2010 | 19 km/h S | 19° | 2.3 |
| 2009 | 19 km/h NW | 18° | 1.7 |
| 2008 | 19 km/h N | 18° | 1.5 |
| 2007 | 23 km/h NW | 17° | 2.3 |
| 2006 | 19 km/h N | 15° | 1.7 |
| 2005 | 24 km/h N | 16° | 8.8 |
| 2004 | 23 km/h NW | 17° | 2.8 |
| 2003 | 20 km/h NE | 17° | 2.2 |
| 2002 | 18 km/h SW | 18° | 3.8 |
| 2001 | 23 km/h NW | 17° | 5.6 |
Every beach
Beaches on Kea
35 beaches mapped. The most sheltered first, then every other beach with a name; each one opens its own page.
- KoundourosCalm in 7 of 8 winds
- AvythouCalm in 7 of 8 winds
- FreasCalm in 7 of 8 winds
- GialiskariCalm in 7 of 8 winds
- KaliskiaCalm in 7 of 8 winds
- KastrianiCalm in 7 of 8 winds
- LadouCalm in 7 of 8 winds
- MavrabeliCalm in 7 of 8 winds
- Megales PolesCalm in 7 of 8 winds
- OtziasCalm in 7 of 8 winds
- PetrousaCalm in 7 of 8 winds
- PoissesCalm in 7 of 8 winds
- PsathiCalm in 7 of 8 winds
- SiderouCalm in 7 of 8 winds
- Spathi beachCalm in 7 of 8 winds
- StefaCalm in 7 of 8 winds
- VlantiCalm in 7 of 8 winds
- VroskoposCalm in 7 of 8 winds
- ChyliamodouCalm in 6 of 8 winds
- KalamitsiCalm in 6 of 8 winds
- KalidonihiCalm in 6 of 8 winds
- KalogirosCalm in 6 of 8 winds
- LiparoCalm in 6 of 8 winds
- LygiaCalm in 6 of 8 winds
- MaviaCalm in 6 of 8 winds
- Mikres PolesCalm in 6 of 8 winds
- OrkosCalm in 6 of 8 winds
- Psili AmmosCalm in 6 of 8 winds
- SchinosCalm in 6 of 8 winds
- SykamiaCalm in 6 of 8 winds
- TilegrafosCalm in 6 of 8 winds
- XylaCalm in 6 of 8 winds
- Agios FilipposCalm in 5 of 8 winds
- KabiCalm in 5 of 8 winds
Which side of Kea is calmest in a north wind?
In a strong north wind the beaches of Kea facing west and south-east stay calmest: Avythou, Freas, and Kabi. 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 Kea?
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 Kea 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 Kea?
In the swimming season (May to October) the calmest month on Kea is May, with an average wind of 16 km/h. The windiest is October, 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 Kea least crowded?
Kea 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 Kea?
The sea is 22 °C or warmer from July to September, and warmest in August, at about 25 °C.
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