Wind from the north
- Makris Gialos BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- Ai helis beachShelter score 96 of 100
- Kaminia BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- Megas LakkosShelter score 96 of 100
- SpartiasShelter score 96 of 100
- XiShelter score 96 of 100
Roughest
Sheltered beaches in Kefalonia today
Which side of Kefalonia is sheltered from today's wind? 93 beaches ranked live, updated every 2 hours.
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At a glance
Kefalonia beaches at a glance
- 93
- Mapped beaches
- 22
- Sandy beaches
- 15
- Pebble beaches
- 49
- With a bar or taverna close by
- 5
- Secluded beaches
- 1
- With a lifeguard
- 34
- Parking close by
Most beaches face south-west (21). 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 Kefalonia 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
- Ammes BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- PaliostaphidaShelter score 96 of 100
- Platis Gialos BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- GradakiaShelter score 96 of 100
- Megali AmmosShelter score 96 of 100
- Mouda nudist beachShelter score 96 of 100
Roughest
Wind from the south
- PaliostaphidaShelter score 96 of 100
- AntisamosShelter score 96 of 100
- Karavomilos BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- Petani BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- AtherasShelter score 96 of 100
- Agia Kiriaki BeachShelter score 96 of 100
Roughest
Wind from the west
- SpartiasShelter score 96 of 100
- Paralia Agia ParaskeviShelter score 96 of 100
- Skala beachShelter score 96 of 100
- Central Square BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- EliesShelter score 96 of 100
- LithovatisShelter score 96 of 100
Roughest
Beach guides
More guides for Kefalonia
A guide for every kind of beach, each one re-ranked live for today's wind.
- 46 beachesSheltered beachesFlat water when the wind picks up
- 31 beachesFamily beachesEasy to reach, with facilities close by
- 18 beachesSandy beachesSoft sand underfoot
- 27 beachesOrganized beachesSunbeds, tavernas and lifeguards
- 25 beachesBeach barsA drink a few steps from the sea
- 5 beachesSecluded beachesAway from roads and crowds
- 8 beachesSunset beachesFacing the open sea to the west
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Kefalonia, month by month
The average temperature of the sea near the beaches of Kefalonia, 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 Kefalonia
Kefalonia 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 Kefalonia is June, with an average wind of 13 km/h. The windiest is October, at 16 km/h. The wind is usually lighter in the morning and builds up in the afternoon, so go early on windy days.
- Visitors
- Sea temperature
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Kefalonia: wind and weather month by month
Average conditions for every month near Kefalonia, 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 | 22 km/h W | 13° | 16 °C | 3.8 | Quiet |
| February | 21 km/h SW | 13° | 15 °C | 2.9 | Quiet |
| March | 19 km/h W | 14° | 15 °C | 2.3 | Quiet |
| April | 16 km/h W | 16° | 16 °C | 1.3 | Quiet |
| May | 14 km/h NW | 19° | 19 °C | 0.9 | Moderate |
| June | 13 km/h NW | 24° | 22 °C | 0.5 | Busy |
| July | 14 km/h NW | 27° | 25 °C | 0.3 | Peak |
| August | 14 km/h NW | 27° | 26 °C | 0.5 | Peak |
| September | 15 km/h NW | 25° | 25 °C | 2.3 | Busy |
| October | 16 km/h NE | 21° | 23 °C | 3.2 | Quiet |
| November | 20 km/h S | 18° | 20 °C | 4.4 | Quiet |
| December | 21 km/h W | 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.
Kefalonia: November through the years
Average conditions for November near Kefalonia, from 25 years of satellite-based weather data (2001–2025).
On average 20 km/h and 18° in November. Least windy year on record: 2020 · windiest: 2004.
Show all 25 years
| Year | Wind | Temp | Rain (mm/day) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 km/h SW | 19° | 7.3 |
| 2024 | 18 km/h N | 18° | 4.3 |
| 2023 | 23 km/h W | 20° | 3.1 |
| 2022 | 20 km/h S | 19° | 4.7 |
| 2021 | 22 km/h S | 18° | 6.7 |
| 2020 | 17 km/h E | 18° | 0.7 |
| 2019 | 22 km/h S | 20° | 8.4 |
| 2018 | 20 km/h SE | 18° | 4.9 |
| 2017 | 21 km/h SW | 17° | 5.5 |
| 2016 | 18 km/h S | 18° | 4.3 |
| 2015 | 19 km/h W | 19° | 2.2 |
| 2014 | 19 km/h SE | 18° | 3.1 |
| 2013 | 21 km/h S | 19° | 6.1 |
| 2012 | 19 km/h SE | 19° | 3.0 |
| 2011 | 17 km/h E | 16° | 0.3 |
| 2010 | 22 km/h SW | 19° | 3.4 |
| 2009 | 19 km/h W | 18° | 4.1 |
| 2008 | 20 km/h S | 18° | 8.3 |
| 2007 | 20 km/h W | 17° | 4.4 |
| 2006 | 17 km/h N | 16° | 2.8 |
| 2005 | 19 km/h SW | 17° | 5.9 |
| 2004 | 23 km/h W | 18° | 5.5 |
| 2003 | 19 km/h SE | 18° | 2.9 |
| 2002 | 17 km/h S | 18° | 3.4 |
| 2001 | 22 km/h NW | 17° | 3.9 |
Every beach
Beaches on Kefalonia
93 beaches mapped. The most sheltered first, then every other beach with a name; each one opens its own page.
- Agia EleniSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- Agia Ierousalim BeachSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- AntisamosSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- AtherasSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- BeachSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- Dafnoudi beachSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- Petani BeachSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- Plati Beach PortSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- Xylokaravo beachSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- PaliostaphidaSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- SpartiasSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Agia Kiriaki BeachSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Agia SofiaSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Agios Thomas BeachSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Alaties BeachSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Chorgota beachSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- EliesSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Emblisi BeachSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Fteri BeachSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Giagana beachSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- KalamiaSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Kimilia BeachSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- KoumariaSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- LagadakiaSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- LithovatisSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Myrtos BeachSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Paralia GialiskariSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- PsamousaSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- VrachinariSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Ai helis beachSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- Ammes BeachSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- Kaminia BeachSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- Makris Gialos BeachSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- Megali AmmosSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- Mouda nudist beachSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- Platis Gialos BeachSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- Sissia beachSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- Spithi BeachSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- Aspros VrachosSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- Central Square BeachSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
More beaches on Kefalonia (36)
- Agia Sotira
- Amidi Beach
- Avithos Beach
- Avithos South (nudist)
- Cronidis Beach
- Ellinika
- Gradakia
- Kako Lagkadi Beach
- Kaminia Beach
- Kanali naturist beach
- Karavomilos Beach
- Katelios
- Kormoranon Bay Beach
- Koroni Beach
- Kounopetra
- Lefka
- Limenia Beach
- Lithos
- Lourdas Beach
- Lygia
- Lygia
- Megas Lakkos
- Nipsias
- Paliolinos beach
- Paralia Agia Paraskevi
- Pessada Beach
- Platia Ammos
- Ragia Beach
- Saint Barbara Beach
- Skala beach
- Trapezaki beach
- Trapezaki naturist beach
- Trapezaki port bridge
- Vatsa
- Vouti
- Xi
Which side of Kefalonia is sheltered in a north wind?
In a strong north wind the beaches of Kefalonia facing south-west and south stay most sheltered: Agia Ierousalim Beach, Agia Sotira, and Agios Thomas Beach. 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 Kefalonia?
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 Kefalonia 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 Kefalonia?
In the swimming season (May to October) the least windy month on Kefalonia is June, with an average wind of 13 km/h. The windiest is October, at 16 km/h. The wind is usually lighter in the morning and builds up in the afternoon, so go early on windy days.
When is Kefalonia least crowded?
Kefalonia 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 Kefalonia?
The sea is 22 °C or warmer from June to October, and warmest in August, at about 26 °C.
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