Wind from the north
- KakopetriaShelter score 96 of 100
- BilaliShelter score 96 of 100
- ChatzaliShelter score 96 of 100
- FasoliShelter score 96 of 100
- FokiaShelter score 96 of 100
- ApiganouShelter score 95 of 100
Roughest
Sheltered beaches in Oinousses today
Which side of Oinousses is sheltered from today's wind? 8 beaches ranked live, updated every 2 hours.
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At a glance
Oinousses beaches at a glance
- 8
- Mapped beaches
- 1
- With a bar or taverna close by
- 2
- Secluded beaches
Most beaches face south (5). 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 Oinousses 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
Wind from the south
- ChochlakasShelter score 96 of 100
- KatsikaShelter score 96 of 100
- ApiganouShelter score 95 of 100
Roughest
- Kakopetria 0
- Bilali 6
- Fokia 7
- Fasoli 19
Wind from the west
- BilaliShelter score 96 of 100
- FasoliShelter score 96 of 100
- KatsikaShelter score 96 of 100
- ChochlakasShelter score 94 of 100
- KakopetriaShelter score 88 of 100
- ChatzaliShelter score 72 of 100
Beach guides
More guides for Oinousses
A guide for every kind of beach, each one re-ranked live for today's wind.
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Oinousses, month by month
The average temperature of the sea near the beaches of Oinousses, from 30 years of satellite measurements (NOAA, 1991–2020).
Warm-water seasonJul – Sept≥ 22 °C
Warmest month23 °CAugust
Coldest month16 °CFebruary
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16° | 16° | 16° | 16° | 19° | 22° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 21° | 19° | 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 Oinousses
Oinousses 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 Oinousses is May, with an average wind of 16 km/h. The windiest is August, at 22 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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- Sea temperature
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Oinousses: wind and weather month by month
Average conditions for every month near Oinousses, 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 | 24 km/h E | 11° | 16 °C | 3.9 | Quiet |
| February | 24 km/h E | 11° | 16 °C | 3.2 | Quiet |
| March | 22 km/h NE | 13° | 16 °C | 1.9 | Quiet |
| April | 19 km/h N | 15° | 16 °C | 1.4 | Quiet |
| May | 16 km/h N | 19° | 19 °C | 0.7 | Quiet |
| June | 18 km/h N | 24° | 22 °C | 0.5 | Busy |
| July | 22 km/h N | 26° | 23 °C | 0.1 | Peak |
| August | 22 km/h N | 26° | 23 °C | 0.1 | Peak |
| September | 20 km/h N | 23° | 23 °C | 0.6 | Busy |
| October | 20 km/h N | 19° | 21 °C | 1.4 | Quiet |
| November | 21 km/h E | 16° | 19 °C | 2.7 | Quiet |
| December | 23 km/h E | 13° | 17 °C | 3.7 | 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.
Oinousses: November through the years
Average conditions for November near Oinousses, from 25 years of satellite-based weather data (2001–2025).
On average 21 km/h and 16° in November. Least windy year on record: 2017 · windiest: 2020.
Show all 25 years
| Year | Wind | Temp | Rain (mm/day) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19 km/h S | 18° | 4.5 |
| 2024 | 22 km/h NE | 15° | 3.0 |
| 2023 | 23 km/h SW | 19° | 4.5 |
| 2022 | 22 km/h NE | 16° | 1.9 |
| 2021 | 22 km/h NE | 16° | 1.4 |
| 2020 | 26 km/h NE | 16° | 0.3 |
| 2019 | 16 km/h S | 19° | 3.1 |
| 2018 | 25 km/h NE | 16° | 3.3 |
| 2017 | 16 km/h SE | 16° | 2.5 |
| 2016 | 23 km/h E | 15° | 3.3 |
| 2015 | 20 km/h NE | 17° | 1.7 |
| 2014 | 19 km/h NE | 15° | 1.2 |
| 2013 | 20 km/h E | 16° | 3.1 |
| 2012 | 23 km/h NE | 17° | 1.1 |
| 2011 | 25 km/h NE | 12° | 0.0 |
| 2010 | 20 km/h S | 18° | 0.6 |
| 2009 | 19 km/h E | 16° | 3.1 |
| 2008 | 18 km/h NE | 16° | 2.1 |
| 2007 | 23 km/h SE | 15° | 3.7 |
| 2006 | 19 km/h NE | 14° | 1.3 |
| 2005 | 24 km/h NE | 14° | 5.9 |
| 2004 | 21 km/h E | 16° | 3.2 |
| 2003 | 19 km/h NE | 15° | 0.5 |
| 2002 | 17 km/h S | 17° | 4.0 |
| 2001 | 23 km/h E | 15° | 8.7 |
Every beach
Beaches on Oinousses
8 beaches mapped. The most sheltered first, then every other beach with a name; each one opens its own page.
Which side of Oinousses is sheltered in a north wind?
In a strong north wind the beaches of Oinousses facing south and west stay most sheltered: Bilali, Chatzali, and Fasoli. 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 Oinousses?
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 Oinousses 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 Oinousses?
In the swimming season (May to October) the least windy month on Oinousses is May, with an average wind of 16 km/h. The windiest is August, at 22 km/h. The wind is usually lighter in the morning and builds up in the afternoon, so go early on windy days.
When is Oinousses least crowded?
Oinousses 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 Oinousses?
The sea is 22 °C or warmer from July to September, and warmest in August, at about 23 °C.
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