Wind from the north
- AskeliShelter score 96 of 100
- Love BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- Russian Bay BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- Mikro NeorioShelter score 96 of 100
- Monastiri BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- Small Neorio BeachShelter score 96 of 100
Sheltered beaches in Poros today
Which side of Poros is sheltered from today's wind? 10 beaches ranked live, updated every 2 hours.
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At a glance
Poros beaches at a glance
- 10
- Mapped beaches
- 5
- With a bar or taverna close by
- 3
- Parking close by
Most beaches face south-east (3). 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 Poros 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
- Love BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- Neorio BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- Russian Bay BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- Mikro NeorioShelter score 96 of 100
- Monastiri BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- Small Neorio BeachShelter score 96 of 100
Roughest
Wind from the south
- Agios StefanosShelter score 96 of 100
- Vagionia BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- Russian Bay BeachShelter score 95 of 100
- KanaliShelter score 90 of 100
- Love BeachShelter score 82 of 100
- Mikro NeorioShelter score 82 of 100
Wind from the west
- KanaliShelter score 96 of 100
- Agios StefanosShelter score 96 of 100
- Vagionia BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- Love BeachShelter score 95 of 100
- Mikro NeorioShelter score 94 of 100
- Small Neorio BeachShelter score 94 of 100
Beach guides
More guides for Poros
A guide for every kind of beach, each one re-ranked live for today's wind.
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Poros, month by month
The average temperature of the sea near the beaches of Poros, 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 Poros
Poros is busiest in August. 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 Poros is June, with an average wind of 15 km/h. The windiest is October, at 21 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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Poros: wind and weather month by month
Average conditions for every month near Poros, 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 NW | 13° | 15 °C | 2.7 | Moderate |
| February | 24 km/h N | 13° | 15 °C | 2.4 | Moderate |
| March | 21 km/h NW | 14° | 15 °C | 1.9 | Moderate |
| April | 18 km/h N | 16° | 16 °C | 1.0 | Moderate |
| May | 15 km/h N | 20° | 19 °C | 0.7 | Busy |
| June | 15 km/h N | 24° | 22 °C | 0.6 | Peak |
| July | 17 km/h N | 27° | 25 °C | 0.3 | Peak |
| August | 19 km/h N | 27° | 26 °C | 0.3 | Peak |
| September | 19 km/h N | 25° | 25 °C | 1.0 | Peak |
| October | 21 km/h N | 21° | 23 °C | 2.0 | Busy |
| November | 22 km/h NW | 18° | 20 °C | 2.6 | Moderate |
| December | 24 km/h N | 15° | 17 °C | 3.1 | Moderate |
Historical data: NASA POWER, CC BY 4.0. Visitor levels are nights spent in tourist accommodation in the Attica 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.
Poros: November through the years
Average conditions for November near Poros, from 25 years of satellite-based weather data (2001–2025).
On average 22 km/h and 18° in November. Least windy year on record: 2017 · windiest: 2018.
Show all 25 years
| Year | Wind | Temp | Rain (mm/day) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 km/h SW | 20° | 2.7 |
| 2024 | 25 km/h N | 18° | 2.1 |
| 2023 | 22 km/h SW | 21° | 1.9 |
| 2022 | 24 km/h N | 19° | 2.4 |
| 2021 | 24 km/h N | 18° | 2.0 |
| 2020 | 27 km/h N | 18° | 0.4 |
| 2019 | 19 km/h S | 20° | 4.7 |
| 2018 | 28 km/h N | 18° | 2.6 |
| 2017 | 17 km/h SW | 18° | 3.9 |
| 2016 | 22 km/h N | 18° | 2.4 |
| 2015 | 22 km/h NW | 19° | 1.3 |
| 2014 | 21 km/h NE | 17° | 1.5 |
| 2013 | 23 km/h E | 19° | 3.1 |
| 2012 | 24 km/h NE | 19° | 2.8 |
| 2011 | 26 km/h N | 15° | 0.2 |
| 2010 | 20 km/h SW | 20° | 1.9 |
| 2009 | 19 km/h W | 18° | 1.5 |
| 2008 | 19 km/h N | 18° | 1.9 |
| 2007 | 23 km/h W | 17° | 2.5 |
| 2006 | 20 km/h N | 16° | 1.4 |
| 2005 | 24 km/h NW | 17° | 8.6 |
| 2004 | 23 km/h NW | 18° | 2.5 |
| 2003 | 20 km/h NE | 18° | 2.3 |
| 2002 | 18 km/h SW | 19° | 3.8 |
| 2001 | 23 km/h NW | 17° | 5.3 |
Every beach
Beaches on Poros
10 beaches mapped. The most sheltered first, then every other beach with a name; each one opens its own page.
- Love BeachSheltered in 8 of 8 winds
- Mikro NeorioSheltered in 8 of 8 winds
- Small Neorio BeachSheltered in 8 of 8 winds
- KanaliSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- Neorio BeachSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- Russian Bay BeachSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- Vagionia BeachSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- Agios StefanosSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- AskeliSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Monastiri BeachSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
Which side of Poros is sheltered in a north wind?
In a strong north wind the beaches of Poros facing south-east and south-west stay most sheltered: Askeli, Love Beach, and Mikro Neorio. 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 Poros?
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 Poros 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 Poros?
In the swimming season (May to October) the least windy month on Poros is June, with an average wind of 15 km/h. The windiest is October, at 21 km/h. The wind is usually lighter in the morning and builds up in the afternoon, so go early on windy days.
When is Poros least crowded?
Poros is busiest in August. For a flat sea and fewer people, the best months are June and July.
How warm is the sea in Poros?
The sea is 22 °C or warmer from June to October, and warmest in August, at about 26 °C.
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