Wind from the north
- VlachoremaShelter score 96 of 100
- Labinou beachShelter score 96 of 100
- Chondri AmmosShelter score 96 of 100
- FteliaShelter score 96 of 100
- Kornelia BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- LagoudiShelter score 96 of 100
Roughest
Sheltered beaches in South Pilio today
Which side of South Pilio is sheltered from today's wind? 40 beaches ranked live, updated every 2 hours.
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At a glance
South Pilio beaches at a glance
- 40
- Mapped beaches
- 8
- Sandy beaches
- 1
- Pebble beaches
- 17
- With a bar or taverna close by
- 1
- Secluded beaches
- 5
- Parking close by
Most beaches face north-east (16). 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 South Pilio 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
- AbovosShelter score 96 of 100
- LefokastroShelter score 96 of 100
- Ayia ThymiaShelter score 96 of 100
- Gourna beachShelter score 96 of 100
- KallifteriShelter score 96 of 100
- Koropi BeachShelter score 96 of 100
Roughest
Wind from the south
- Ayia ThymiaShelter score 96 of 100
- PaltsiShelter score 96 of 100
- PotistikaShelter score 96 of 100
- TheotokosShelter score 96 of 100
- VlachoremaShelter score 96 of 100
- Labinou beachShelter score 96 of 100
Roughest
- Koropi Beach 31
- Kallifteri 35
- Lagoudi 36
Wind from the west
- MikroShelter score 96 of 100
- PaltsiShelter score 96 of 100
- PotistikaShelter score 96 of 100
- TheotokosShelter score 96 of 100
- VlachoremaShelter score 96 of 100
- Labinou beachShelter score 96 of 100
Roughest
- Gourna beach 10
- Lefokastro 11
- Ayia Thymia 12
- Olive Bay 12
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in South Pilio, month by month
The average temperature of the sea near the beaches of South Pilio, from 30 years of satellite measurements (NOAA, 1991–2020).
Warm-water seasonJun – Sept≥ 22 °C
Warmest month26 °CAugust
Coldest month14 °CFebruary
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14° | 14° | 14° | 15° | 19° | 23° | 25° | 26° | 24° | 22° | 18° | 16° |
The sea is 22 °C or warmer from June to September, 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 South Pilio
In the swimming season (May to October) the least windy month on South Pilio is June, with an average wind of 11 km/h. The windiest is October, at 14 km/h. The wind is usually lighter in the morning and builds up in the afternoon, so go early on windy days.
- Sea temperature
South Pilio: wind and weather month by month
Average conditions for every month near South Pilio, 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18 km/h N | 9° | 14 °C | 1.8 |
| February | 17 km/h NE | 10° | 14 °C | 1.6 |
| March | 15 km/h NE | 12° | 14 °C | 1.7 |
| April | 13 km/h NE | 14° | 15 °C | 1.2 |
| May | 11 km/h N | 19° | 19 °C | 1.0 |
| June | 11 km/h NE | 24° | 23 °C | 1.0 |
| July | 11 km/h NE | 27° | 25 °C | 0.8 |
| August | 12 km/h NE | 27° | 26 °C | 0.7 |
| September | 13 km/h NE | 23° | 24 °C | 1.7 |
| October | 14 km/h NE | 19° | 22 °C | 2.0 |
| November | 15 km/h NE | 15° | 18 °C | 1.7 |
| December | 17 km/h N | 11° | 16 °C | 2.1 |
Historical data: NASA POWER, CC BY 4.0.
South Pilio: November through the years
Average conditions for November near South Pilio, from 25 years of satellite-based weather data (2001–2025).
On average 15 km/h and 15° in November. Least windy year on record: 2009 · windiest: 2001.
Show all 25 years
| Year | Wind | Temp | Rain (mm/day) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 km/h S | 16° | 2.4 |
| 2024 | 16 km/h NE | 15° | 3.3 |
| 2023 | 18 km/h W | 17° | 1.1 |
| 2022 | 17 km/h NE | 16° | 2.6 |
| 2021 | 15 km/h NE | 15° | 1.6 |
| 2020 | 17 km/h NE | 15° | 1.0 |
| 2019 | 14 km/h S | 18° | 3.1 |
| 2018 | 17 km/h NE | 15° | 2.3 |
| 2017 | 14 km/h SE | 14° | 3.5 |
| 2016 | 14 km/h NE | 14° | 1.6 |
| 2015 | 14 km/h NW | 16° | 1.2 |
| 2014 | 13 km/h E | 14° | 1.4 |
| 2013 | 16 km/h E | 16° | 1.3 |
| 2012 | 16 km/h NE | 16° | 2.2 |
| 2011 | 15 km/h NE | 12° | 0.1 |
| 2010 | 13 km/h SW | 16° | 0.9 |
| 2009 | 12 km/h SW | 15° | 1.0 |
| 2008 | 14 km/h NE | 15° | 1.1 |
| 2007 | 16 km/h N | 13° | 2.6 |
| 2006 | 15 km/h N | 13° | 0.6 |
| 2005 | 14 km/h E | 13° | 2.8 |
| 2004 | 17 km/h N | 14° | 0.7 |
| 2003 | 14 km/h E | 15° | 1.1 |
| 2002 | 13 km/h N | 15° | 2.5 |
| 2001 | 19 km/h N | 13° | 1.3 |
Every beach
Beaches on South Pilio
40 beaches mapped. The most sheltered first, then every other beach with a name; each one opens its own page.
- beachSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- Chondri AmmosSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- IzgoudSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- PaltsiSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- VlachoremaSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- KlossouSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Labinou beachSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Limionas BeachSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- LithosSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Vathia SpiliaSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Ayia ThymiaSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- Gourna beachSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- LefokastroSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- MikroSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- TheotokosSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- FteliaSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- KallifteriSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- KastriSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- KomosSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- Koropi BeachSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- LagoudiSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- MelaniSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- MortiasSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- MortitsaSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- Olive BaySheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- Paralia KalamakiSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- RaziSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- VromoneriSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- AbovosSheltered in 4 of 8 winds
- LepetousSheltered in 4 of 8 winds
- LyriSheltered in 4 of 8 winds
- PotistikaSheltered in 4 of 8 winds
- PotokiSheltered in 4 of 8 winds
- Kornelia BeachSheltered in 3 of 8 winds
Which side of South Pilio is sheltered in a north wind?
In a strong north wind the beaches of South Pilio facing west and south-east stay most sheltered: Beach near Platania, Chondri Ammos, and Ftelia. 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 South Pilio?
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 South Pilio 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 South Pilio?
In the swimming season (May to October) the least windy month on South Pilio is June, with an average wind of 11 km/h. The windiest is October, at 14 km/h. The wind is usually lighter in the morning and builds up in the afternoon, so go early on windy days.
How warm is the sea in South Pilio?
The sea is 22 °C or warmer from June to September, and warmest in August, at about 26 °C.
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