Wind from the north
- Paralia RitsaShelter score 96 of 100
- RitsaShelter score 96 of 100
- Paralia Ritsa 2iShelter score 96 of 100
- Pantazi BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- Foneas beachShelter score 96 of 100
- HoboShelter score 95 of 100
Roughest
- Velonas 0
Sheltered beaches in West Mani today
Which side of West Mani is sheltered from today's wind? 16 beaches ranked live, updated every 2 hours.
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At a glance
West Mani beaches at a glance
- 16
- Mapped beaches
- 1
- Sandy beaches
- 7
- Pebble beaches
- 11
- With a bar or taverna close by
- 11
- Parking close by
Most beaches face south-west (10). 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 West Mani 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
- KalogriaShelter score 96 of 100
- Stoupa BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- Halikoura BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- Paralia Ritsa 2iShelter score 96 of 100
- Salio BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- Pantazi BeachShelter score 96 of 100
Roughest
- Velonas 0
Wind from the south
- Foneas beachShelter score 96 of 100
- KalogriaShelter score 95 of 100
- Halikoura BeachShelter score 95 of 100
- Delfinia BeachShelter score 95 of 100
- VelonasShelter score 95 of 100
- Stoupa BeachShelter score 94 of 100
Roughest
Wind from the west
- VelonasShelter score 96 of 100
- Paralia RitsaShelter score 72 of 100
Roughest
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in West Mani, month by month
The average temperature of the sea near the beaches of West Mani, from 30 years of satellite measurements (NOAA, 1991–2020).
Warm-water seasonJul – Oct≥ 22 °C
Warmest month26 °CAugust
Coldest month16 °CFebruary
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16° | 16° | 16° | 16° | 19° | 22° | 25° | 26° | 25° | 23° | 21° | 18° |
The sea is 22 °C or warmer from July 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 West Mani
In the swimming season (May to October) the least windy month on West Mani 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
West Mani: wind and weather month by month
Average conditions for every month near West Mani, 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° | 16 °C | 1.8 |
| February | 17 km/h NE | 10° | 16 °C | 1.6 |
| March | 15 km/h NE | 12° | 16 °C | 1.7 |
| April | 13 km/h NE | 14° | 16 °C | 1.2 |
| May | 11 km/h N | 19° | 19 °C | 1.0 |
| June | 11 km/h NE | 24° | 22 °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° | 25 °C | 1.7 |
| October | 14 km/h NE | 19° | 23 °C | 2.0 |
| November | 15 km/h NE | 15° | 21 °C | 1.7 |
| December | 17 km/h N | 11° | 18 °C | 2.1 |
Historical data: NASA POWER, CC BY 4.0.
West Mani: November through the years
Average conditions for November near West Mani, 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 West Mani
16 beaches mapped. The most sheltered first, then every other beach with a name; each one opens its own page.
- KalogriaSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Delfinia BeachSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Foneas beachSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Kalamitsi BeachSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Stoupa BeachSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Halikoura BeachSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- Pantazi BeachSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- Paralia RitsaSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- Paralia Ritsa 2iSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- RitsaSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- Salio BeachSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- HoboSheltered in 4 of 8 winds
- Paralia SantovasSheltered in 4 of 8 winds
- VelonasSheltered in 4 of 8 winds
Which side of West Mani is sheltered in a north wind?
In a strong north wind the beaches of West Mani facing south-west and west stay most sheltered: Beach near Akrogiali, Beach near Kardamyli, and Foneas 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 West Mani?
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 West Mani 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 West Mani?
In the swimming season (May to October) the least windy month on West Mani 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 West Mani?
The sea is 22 °C or warmer from July to October, and warmest in August, at about 26 °C.
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