Wind from the north
- Blue LagoonCalm score 96 of 100
- VotsalakiaCalm score 96 of 100
- KrakarisCalm score 96 of 100
- Paralia PeramatosCalm score 95 of 100
- plaz "Kalabaka"Calm score 94 of 100
Calm beaches in Piraeus today
Which side of Piraeus is sheltered from today's wind? 6 beaches ranked live, updated every 2 hours.
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At a glance
Piraeus beaches at a glance
- 6
- Mapped beaches
- 1
- Sandy beaches
- 2
- Pebble beaches
- 5
- With a bar or taverna close by
- 4
- Parking close by
Most beaches face south-west (3). 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 Piraeus 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
- plaz "Kalabaka"Calm score 96 of 100
- KrakarisCalm score 96 of 100
- Paralia PeramatosCalm score 96 of 100
- VotsalakiaCalm score 85 of 100
- Blue LagoonCalm score 71 of 100
Wind from the south
- Paralia PeramatosCalm score 96 of 100
- KrakarisCalm score 86 of 100
Roughest
Wind from the west
- Blue LagoonCalm score 94 of 100
- VotsalakiaCalm score 92 of 100
- plaz "Kalabaka"Calm score 91 of 100
- Paralia PeramatosCalm score 82 of 100
- KrakarisCalm score 74 of 100
Beach guides
More guides for Piraeus
A guide for every kind of beach, each one re-ranked live for today's wind.
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Piraeus, month by month
The average temperature of the sea near the beaches of Piraeus, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15° | 15° | 15° | 16° | 19° | 22° | 25° | 26° | 25° | 23° | 20° | 17° |
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 Piraeus
In the swimming season (May to October) the calmest month on Piraeus 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
Piraeus: wind and weather month by month
Average conditions for every month near Piraeus, 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° | 15 °C | 1.8 |
| February | 17 km/h NE | 10° | 15 °C | 1.6 |
| March | 15 km/h NE | 12° | 15 °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° | 20 °C | 1.7 |
| December | 17 km/h N | 11° | 17 °C | 2.1 |
Historical data: NASA POWER, CC BY 4.0.
Piraeus: November through the years
Average conditions for November near Piraeus, from 25 years of satellite-based weather data (2001–2025).
On average 15 km/h and 15° in November. Calmest 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 Piraeus
6 beaches mapped. The most sheltered first, then every other beach with a name; each one opens its own page.
Which side of Piraeus is calmest in a north wind?
In a strong north wind the beaches of Piraeus facing south-west and south stay calmest: Beach near Neo Faliro, Blue Lagoon, and Krakaris. 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 Piraeus?
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 Piraeus 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 Piraeus?
In the swimming season (May to October) the calmest month on Piraeus 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 Piraeus?
The sea is 22 °C or warmer from June to October, and warmest in August, at about 26 °C.
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