Wind from the north
- KatsadiaCalm score 96 of 100
- Platis GialosCalm score 96 of 100
- KoimisiCalm score 96 of 100
- Korakias BeachCalm score 96 of 100
- LientouCalm score 96 of 100
- LyraCalm score 96 of 100
Calm beaches in Lipsi today
Which side of Lipsi is sheltered from today's wind? 17 beaches ranked live, updated every 2 hours.
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At a glance
Lipsi beaches at a glance
- 17
- Mapped beaches
- 11
- Sandy beaches
- 2
- Pebble beaches
- 3
- With a bar or taverna close by
- 4
- Secluded beaches
Most beaches face east (4). 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 Lipsi 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
- KatsadiaCalm score 96 of 100
- KissiriaCalm score 96 of 100
- KoimisiCalm score 96 of 100
- Korakias BeachCalm score 96 of 100
- LientouCalm score 96 of 100
- PapantriaCalm score 96 of 100
Roughest
Wind from the south
- KissiriaCalm score 96 of 100
- LientouCalm score 96 of 100
- LyraCalm score 96 of 100
- PnigmenosCalm score 96 of 100
- StifiCalm score 96 of 100
- TourkomnimaCalm score 96 of 100
Roughest
- Kabos 33
Wind from the west
- Platis GialosCalm score 96 of 100
- KissiriaCalm score 96 of 100
- KoimisiCalm score 96 of 100
- LyraCalm score 96 of 100
- PapantriaCalm score 96 of 100
- TourkomnimaCalm score 96 of 100
Beach guides
More guides for Lipsi
A guide for every kind of beach, each one re-ranked live for today's wind.
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Lipsi, month by month
The average temperature of the sea near the beaches of Lipsi, 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° | 20° | 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 Lipsi
Lipsi 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 Lipsi is May, with an average wind of 15 km/h. The windiest is July, at 21 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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Lipsi: wind and weather month by month
Average conditions for every month near Lipsi, 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 | 23 km/h E | 12° | 17 °C | 4.4 | Quiet |
| February | 23 km/h NE | 12° | 16 °C | 3.3 | Quiet |
| March | 21 km/h N | 14° | 16 °C | 1.9 | Quiet |
| April | 18 km/h NW | 16° | 17 °C | 1.3 | Quiet |
| May | 15 km/h NW | 20° | 19 °C | 0.7 | Moderate |
| June | 18 km/h NW | 24° | 22 °C | 0.2 | Busy |
| July | 21 km/h NW | 26° | 23 °C | 0.0 | Peak |
| August | 19 km/h NW | 27° | 24 °C | 0.0 | Peak |
| September | 19 km/h NW | 24° | 23 °C | 0.6 | Busy |
| October | 18 km/h N | 21° | 22 °C | 1.3 | Moderate |
| November | 19 km/h N | 17° | 20 °C | 2.9 | Quiet |
| December | 22 km/h NE | 14° | 18 °C | 4.1 | 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.
Lipsi: November through the years
Average conditions for November near Lipsi, from 25 years of satellite-based weather data (2001–2025).
On average 19 km/h and 17° in November. Calmest year on record: 2019 · windiest: 2005.
Show all 25 years
| Year | Wind | Temp | Rain (mm/day) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 km/h S | 19° | 1.5 |
| 2024 | 19 km/h N | 17° | 3.2 |
| 2023 | 21 km/h SW | 20° | 3.1 |
| 2022 | 19 km/h N | 18° | 2.7 |
| 2021 | 19 km/h N | 18° | 1.0 |
| 2020 | 21 km/h N | 17° | 0.3 |
| 2019 | 15 km/h S | 20° | 3.3 |
| 2018 | 21 km/h N | 17° | 3.8 |
| 2017 | 16 km/h NW | 17° | 2.7 |
| 2016 | 21 km/h NE | 17° | 2.4 |
| 2015 | 21 km/h N | 18° | 1.9 |
| 2014 | 19 km/h N | 17° | 2.1 |
| 2013 | 18 km/h SE | 18° | 5.9 |
| 2012 | 21 km/h NE | 18° | 1.2 |
| 2011 | 22 km/h N | 14° | 0.3 |
| 2010 | 20 km/h S | 19° | 1.0 |
| 2009 | 20 km/h N | 17° | 3.0 |
| 2008 | 18 km/h NW | 18° | 2.6 |
| 2007 | 21 km/h W | 17° | 4.0 |
| 2006 | 17 km/h N | 16° | 2.2 |
| 2005 | 24 km/h N | 15° | 4.6 |
| 2004 | 19 km/h NE | 17° | 5.5 |
| 2003 | 17 km/h N | 17° | 1.0 |
| 2002 | 16 km/h S | 18° | 3.9 |
| 2001 | 22 km/h W | 16° | 9.8 |
Every beach
Beaches on Lipsi
17 beaches mapped. The most sheltered first, then every other beach with a name; each one opens its own page.
- LyraCalm in 8 of 8 winds
- KissiriaCalm in 7 of 8 winds
- KoimisiCalm in 7 of 8 winds
- Platis GialosCalm in 7 of 8 winds
- StifiCalm in 7 of 8 winds
- TourkomnimaCalm in 7 of 8 winds
- ChochlakouraCalm in 7 of 8 winds
- LientouCalm in 7 of 8 winds
- KatsadiaCalm in 6 of 8 winds
- Korakias BeachCalm in 6 of 8 winds
- PapantriaCalm in 6 of 8 winds
- PnigmenosCalm in 6 of 8 winds
- KabosCalm in 6 of 8 winds
- XirokabosCalm in 5 of 8 winds
- Agios NikolaosCalm in 5 of 8 winds
- MersiniCalm in 5 of 8 winds
- KamaresCalm in 4 of 8 winds
Which side of Lipsi is calmest in a north wind?
In a strong north wind the beaches of Lipsi facing east and south stay calmest: Agios Nikolaos, Chochlakoura, and Kabos. 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 Lipsi?
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 Lipsi 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 Lipsi?
In the swimming season (May to October) the calmest month on Lipsi is May, with an average wind of 15 km/h. The windiest is July, at 21 km/h. The wind is usually lighter in the morning and builds up in the afternoon, so go early on windy days.
When is Lipsi least crowded?
Lipsi 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 Lipsi?
The sea is 22 °C or warmer from July to September, and warmest in August, at about 24 °C.
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