Wind from the north
- Psili Ammos beachShelter score 96 of 100
- Kalamata BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- ArkoudiShelter score 96 of 100
- KaravostasiShelter score 96 of 100
- LoutsaShelter score 96 of 100
- Mavrovouni BeachShelter score 96 of 100
Roughest
Sheltered beaches in Peloponnese today
Which side of Peloponnese is sheltered from today's wind? 383 beaches ranked live, updated every 2 hours.
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At a glance
Peloponnese beaches at a glance
- 383
- Mapped beaches
- 90
- Sandy beaches
- 41
- Pebble beaches
- 204
- With a bar or taverna close by
- 13
- Secluded beaches
- 5
- With a lifeguard
- 171
- Parking close by
Most beaches face east (72). 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 Peloponnese 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
- Karathona BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- KalogriaShelter score 96 of 100
- Kalogria BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- SandhillShelter score 96 of 100
- Agios AndreasShelter score 96 of 100
- Agia Marina BeachShelter score 96 of 100
Roughest
Wind from the south
Wind from the west
- KaravostasiShelter score 96 of 100
- Plaz Paraliou AstrousShelter score 96 of 100
- Plaz Paraliou AstrousShelter score 96 of 100
- Agia Barbara beachShelter score 96 of 100
- Vordonas beachShelter score 96 of 100
- GliatiShelter score 96 of 100
Roughest
Beach guides
More guides for Peloponnese
A guide for every kind of beach, each one re-ranked live for today's wind.
- 120 beachesSheltered beachesFlat water when the wind picks up
- 91 beachesFamily beachesEasy to reach, with facilities close by
- 60 beachesSandy beachesSoft sand underfoot
- 70 beachesOrganized beachesSunbeds, tavernas and lifeguards
- 74 beachesBeach barsA drink a few steps from the sea
- 13 beachesSecluded beachesAway from roads and crowds
- 50 beachesSunset beachesFacing the open sea to the west
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Peloponnese, month by month
The average temperature of the sea near the beaches of Peloponnese, from 30 years of satellite measurements (NOAA, 1991–2020).
Warm-water seasonJun – Oct≥ 22 °C
Warmest month26 °CAugust
Coldest month15 °CFebruary
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16° | 15° | 15° | 16° | 19° | 22° | 25° | 26° | 25° | 23° | 20° | 18° |
The sea is 22 °C or warmer from June 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 Peloponnese
Peloponnese is busiest in August. In May, June, and October there are about half as many visitors, or fewer. For a flat sea and fewer people, the best months are June and July.
In the swimming season (May to October) the least windy month on Peloponnese 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.
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Peloponnese: wind and weather month by month
Average conditions for every month near Peloponnese, 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 | 18 km/h N | 9° | 16 °C | 1.8 | Quiet |
| February | 17 km/h NE | 10° | 15 °C | 1.6 | Quiet |
| March | 15 km/h NE | 12° | 15 °C | 1.7 | Quiet |
| April | 13 km/h NE | 14° | 16 °C | 1.2 | Moderate |
| May | 11 km/h N | 19° | 19 °C | 1.0 | Moderate |
| June | 11 km/h NE | 24° | 22 °C | 1.0 | Moderate |
| July | 11 km/h NE | 27° | 25 °C | 0.8 | Busy |
| August | 12 km/h NE | 27° | 26 °C | 0.7 | Peak |
| September | 13 km/h NE | 23° | 25 °C | 1.7 | Moderate |
| October | 14 km/h NE | 19° | 23 °C | 2.0 | Quiet |
| November | 15 km/h NE | 15° | 20 °C | 1.7 | Quiet |
| December | 17 km/h N | 11° | 18 °C | 2.1 | Quiet |
Historical data: NASA POWER, CC BY 4.0. Visitor levels are nights spent in tourist accommodation in the Peloponnese 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.
Peloponnese: November through the years
Average conditions for November near Peloponnese, 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 Peloponnese
383 beaches mapped. The most sheltered first, then every other beach with a name; each one opens its own page.
- Glossa Beach (nudist)Sheltered in 8 of 8 winds
- MpalogeriSheltered in 8 of 8 winds
- Paralia Kato MezaposSheltered in 8 of 8 winds
- ThyniSheltered in 8 of 8 winds
- GlifadaSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- Kondyli beachSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- KounoupeliSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- LimaniSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- Paralia MethonisSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- Psili Ammos beachSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- Voidokilia beachSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- Aliki BeachSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- AlypaSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- AndrogyalosSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- ArtaniSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- KalamakiSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- KaravostasiSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- Kotronas beachSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- Lichnari BeachSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- MatzakouraSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- Megalo AmoniSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- Mikro AmoniSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- OityloSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- Paralia "Panagia Polemarchos"Sheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- Paralia DirouSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- PetrochoriSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- Porto KagioSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- Proto AvlakiSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- Romaiki ParaliaSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- SideronaSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- SkopaSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- VerverontaSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- VlychadaSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- Agia Barbara beachSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Agios AndreasSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- ArkoudiSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- GialosSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Kalamakia beachSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- KalogriaSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Karathona BeachSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
More beaches on Peloponnese (173)
- Agia Kyriaki
- Agia Marina Beach
- Agia Triada Beach
- Agios Kyprianos
- Agios Nikolaos
- Akoli
- Akoli
- Akrata beach
- Akti Agapis
- Alyki
- Ambelakia
- Ambelo
- Ammos tou Moula (Moulas Beach)
- Ammoudi
- Anávalos
- Artaki
- Atsiganos
- Bozas
- Brinia
- Cantare
- Chalikia
- Chalikia Vata
- Charachia
- Chelonaria
- Chomati Beach
- Colonides Beach
- Delfinia Beach
- Digeliotika
- Divari
- Drepano Kite Surfer's Paradise Beach
- Drimiskos
- Falari
- FFK Unofficial Beach
- Filoxenia Beach
- Foneas beach
- Gargarou Beach
- Gay Beach Unofficial
- Gianiskari Beach
- Gliati
- Halikoura Beach
- Hobo
- Kalamaki
- Kalamata Beach
- Kalamata Beach
- Kalamia
- Kalamitsi Beach
- Kalogerolimano
- Kalogria Beach
- Kamares
- Kandia beach
- Kantouni
- Karakatsanis
- Karavostasi
- Kartela
- Kastella
- Kastraki
- Kavos
- Kite Surfing
- Kiveri Beach
- Kochylas
- Kokkosi
- Koubares
- Kounoupelaki
- Kryfi
- Kryoneri
- Kryoneri
- Ksiropigado Beach
- Kyani Akti
- Lachanou Beach
- Lampes
- Lankouvardos
- Lepitsa
- Livadia
- Loutsa
- Lygaria
- Lykoporia beach
- Marmari
- Mati
- Mavrovouni
- Mavrovouni Beach
- Megali Ammos
- Megalo Marathi
- Melissa
- Memi
- Mikri Vourlia
- Mikro Marathi
- Molos
- Myli beach
- Nea Kios beach
- Nekrotafeio
- Neraki Beach
- Nikolaiika
- Nisaki Beach
- Nisakoulia
- Nisida
- Nude beach
- Oasi
- Pahia ammos
- Paliochano
- Pantazi Beach
- Paralia Agiou Ilia
- Paralia Almyrou
- Paralia Alyki
- Paralia Arvanitia
- Paralia Asinis
- Paralia Egali
- Paralia Fournon
- Paralia Gialova
- Paralia Gialova
- Paralia Kalevolou
- Paralia Kokkinia
- Paralia Kourouta
- Paralia Leventochoriou
- Paralia Marathias
- Paralia Neratziona
- Paralia Pounta
- Paralia Ritsa
- Paralia Ritsa 2i
- Paralia Salanti
- Paralia Santovas
- Paralia Selinitsas
- Paralia Stomio
- Paralia Thiopavto
- Paralia Vounaki
- Peroulia Beach
- Petrothalassa
- Pikria Beach
- Plaka Beach
- Plaka Beach
- Plaz
- Plaz Paraliou Astrous
- Plaz Paraliou Astrous
- Plytra
- Pori
- Poulia
- Poulithra
- Pounta
- Pyla beach
- Pyliza
- Ritsa
- Romanos
- Salio Beach
- Sandhill
- Selitsa Beach
- Skafidia Beach
- Small Gianiskari beach
- Spiaggia
- Stoupa Beach
- Sykia
- Temeni
- Thiopafto Beach
- Tigani (Tigani Bay)
- Tigania beach
- Timenio beach
- Trinisa Beach
- Trypia
- Tsapi
- Unofficial Nudist Beach
- Vagionia beach
- Valtaki beach
- Vasilitsi Beach
- Vathi Beach
- Velonas
- Vervena Beach
- Viandini (Vourkos) beach
- Viles
- Vordonas beach
- Votsalakia
- Vriniotis Beach
- Vromoneri
- Xifias
- Zaga
- Zaritsi
Which side of Peloponnese is sheltered in a north wind?
In a strong north wind the beaches of Peloponnese facing south-west and east stay most sheltered: Agios Kyprianos, Alypa, and Ammoudi. 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 Peloponnese?
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 Peloponnese 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 Peloponnese?
In the swimming season (May to October) the least windy month on Peloponnese 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.
When is Peloponnese least crowded?
Peloponnese is busiest in August. In May, June, and October there are about half as many visitors, or fewer. For a flat sea and fewer people, the best months are June and July.
How warm is the sea in Peloponnese?
The sea is 22 °C or warmer from June to October, and warmest in August, at about 26 °C.
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