Wind from the north
- Nudist BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- Saint IsidorusShelter score 96 of 100
- VateraShelter score 96 of 100
- ChrousosShelter score 96 of 100
- Agios ErmogenisShelter score 96 of 100
- AmmoudeliShelter score 96 of 100
Roughest
Sheltered beaches in Lesbos today
Which side of Lesbos is sheltered from today's wind? 100 beaches ranked live, updated every 2 hours.
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At a glance
Lesbos beaches at a glance
- 100
- Mapped beaches
- 27
- Sandy beaches
- 9
- Pebble beaches
- 43
- With a bar or taverna close by
- 9
- Secluded beaches
- 24
- Parking close by
Most beaches face south (22). 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 Lesbos 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
- Paralia AnaxouShelter score 96 of 100
- MolivosShelter score 96 of 100
- PeristeriaShelter score 96 of 100
- Kalo LimaniShelter score 96 of 100
- FaneromeniShelter score 96 of 100
- LimenasShelter score 96 of 100
Roughest
- Fikiotripa 18
- Plaz Kanoni 21
- Petalidi 24
- Kochilia 26
Wind from the south
- Paralia AnaxouShelter score 96 of 100
- Paralia NyfidasShelter score 96 of 100
- AmpeliaShelter score 96 of 100
- Paralia KagiaShelter score 96 of 100
- Plaz KanoniShelter score 96 of 100
- KamposShelter score 96 of 100
Roughest
Wind from the west
- TsoniaShelter score 96 of 100
- Plaz KanoniShelter score 96 of 100
- Agios ErmogenisShelter score 96 of 100
- Vathy KritiriShelter score 96 of 100
- PetalidiShelter score 96 of 100
- KochiliaShelter score 96 of 100
Roughest
Beach guides
More guides for Lesbos
A guide for every kind of beach, each one re-ranked live for today's wind.
- 32 beachesSheltered beachesFlat water when the wind picks up
- 16 beachesFamily beachesEasy to reach, with facilities close by
- 17 beachesSandy beachesSoft sand underfoot
- 9 beachesOrganized beachesSunbeds, tavernas and lifeguards
- 15 beachesBeach barsA drink a few steps from the sea
- 9 beachesSecluded beachesAway from roads and crowds
- 8 beachesSunset beachesFacing the open sea to the west
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Lesbos, month by month
The average temperature of the sea near the beaches of Lesbos, from 30 years of satellite measurements (NOAA, 1991–2020).
Warm-water seasonJul – Sept≥ 22 °C
Warmest month23 °CAugust
Coldest month15 °CFebruary
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16° | 15° | 15° | 16° | 18° | 22° | 23° | 23° | 22° | 20° | 18° | 17° |
The sea is 22 °C or warmer from July to September, and warmest in August, at about 23 °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 Lesbos
Lesbos 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 September.
In the swimming season (May to October) the least windy month on Lesbos is May, with an average wind of 15 km/h. The windiest is August, at 19 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
- Best
Lesbos: wind and weather month by month
Average conditions for every month near Lesbos, 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 E | 10° | 16 °C | 3.8 | Quiet |
| February | 22 km/h E | 10° | 15 °C | 3.2 | Quiet |
| March | 20 km/h E | 12° | 15 °C | 1.9 | Quiet |
| April | 17 km/h NE | 15° | 16 °C | 1.5 | Quiet |
| May | 15 km/h N | 19° | 18 °C | 0.7 | Quiet |
| June | 16 km/h N | 24° | 22 °C | 0.6 | Busy |
| July | 18 km/h N | 26° | 23 °C | 0.1 | Peak |
| August | 19 km/h N | 26° | 23 °C | 0.1 | Peak |
| September | 17 km/h N | 23° | 22 °C | 0.6 | Busy |
| October | 18 km/h NE | 19° | 20 °C | 1.6 | Quiet |
| November | 19 km/h E | 15° | 18 °C | 2.7 | Quiet |
| December | 21 km/h E | 11° | 17 °C | 3.6 | Quiet |
Historical data: NASA POWER, CC BY 4.0. Visitor levels are nights spent in tourist accommodation in the North 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.
Lesbos: November through the years
Average conditions for November near Lesbos, from 25 years of satellite-based weather data (2001–2025).
On average 19 km/h and 15° in November. Least windy year on record: 2017 · windiest: 2020.
Show all 25 years
| Year | Wind | Temp | Rain (mm/day) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 km/h S | 17° | 6.1 |
| 2024 | 21 km/h NE | 14° | 2.5 |
| 2023 | 21 km/h SW | 18° | 5.0 |
| 2022 | 20 km/h E | 16° | 2.5 |
| 2021 | 20 km/h E | 16° | 2.2 |
| 2020 | 24 km/h NE | 15° | 0.2 |
| 2019 | 15 km/h S | 18° | 2.6 |
| 2018 | 23 km/h NE | 15° | 4.1 |
| 2017 | 15 km/h SE | 15° | 2.8 |
| 2016 | 20 km/h SE | 14° | 4.3 |
| 2015 | 18 km/h E | 16° | 1.6 |
| 2014 | 17 km/h NE | 14° | 1.1 |
| 2013 | 19 km/h E | 15° | 3.1 |
| 2012 | 21 km/h NE | 16° | 1.3 |
| 2011 | 23 km/h NE | 11° | 0.0 |
| 2010 | 19 km/h S | 18° | 0.4 |
| 2009 | 17 km/h SE | 15° | 2.8 |
| 2008 | 17 km/h NE | 15° | 1.6 |
| 2007 | 21 km/h SE | 14° | 3.8 |
| 2006 | 17 km/h NE | 13° | 0.9 |
| 2005 | 21 km/h E | 13° | 6.3 |
| 2004 | 20 km/h E | 15° | 1.9 |
| 2003 | 17 km/h NE | 14° | 0.4 |
| 2002 | 16 km/h S | 16° | 3.9 |
| 2001 | 22 km/h E | 13° | 7.3 |
Every beach
Beaches on Lesbos
100 beaches mapped. The most sheltered first, then every other beach with a name; each one opens its own page.
- TsíliaSheltered in 8 of 8 winds
- Agios ErmogenisSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- Labrini i Ouzoun SokakSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- LimenasSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- AmpeliaSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- ChrousosSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Paralia NyfidasSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- PeristeriaSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- TsoniaSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Vathy KritiriSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- AndromachiSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- BakerosSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Beach TokmakiaSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- ChalatsesSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- CharamidaSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Chroussos Nudist BeachSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- FaneromeniSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Kalo LimaniSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- LapsarnaSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- LigonariSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- MalathraSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Naturist beachSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- NtalantosSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- PyramiesSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Tarti BeachSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- TilegrafosSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- TsafiSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- TsichrantaSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- TsipouriaSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- KamposSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- NiseliaSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- paralia "Patos"Sheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- Paralia AnaxouSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- Paralia KagiaSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- Plaz KanoniSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- AvlakiSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- Charamida niseliSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- FaraSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- FikiotripaSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- LagadaSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
Which side of Lesbos is sheltered in a north wind?
In a strong north wind the beaches of Lesbos facing south and south-west stay most sheltered: Agios Ermogenis, Ammoudeli, and Apergousa. 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 Lesbos?
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 Lesbos 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 Lesbos?
In the swimming season (May to October) the least windy month on Lesbos is May, with an average wind of 15 km/h. The windiest is August, at 19 km/h. The wind is usually lighter in the morning and builds up in the afternoon, so go early on windy days.
When is Lesbos least crowded?
Lesbos 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 September.
How warm is the sea in Lesbos?
The sea is 22 °C or warmer from July to September, and warmest in August, at about 23 °C.
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