Wind from the north
- KatsouniCalm score 96 of 100
- ArchontikiCalm score 96 of 100
- LazaretaCalm score 96 of 100
- LimnosCalm score 96 of 100
- LakkaCalm score 82 of 100
Calm beaches in Psara today
Which side of Psara is sheltered from today's wind? 7 beaches ranked live, updated every 2 hours.
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At a glance
Psara beaches at a glance
- 7
- Mapped beaches
- 1
- With a bar or taverna close by
Most beaches face south (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 Psara 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
- KatsouniCalm score 96 of 100
- ArchontikiCalm score 96 of 100
- LakkaCalm score 96 of 100
- LazaretaCalm score 95 of 100
- LimnosCalm score 94 of 100
Wind from the south
- LakkaCalm score 95 of 100
- KatsouniCalm score 92 of 100
- ArchontikiCalm score 80 of 100
Wind from the west
Roughest
- Lakka 5
- Archontiki 7
Beach guides
More guides for Psara
A guide for every kind of beach, each one re-ranked live for today's wind.
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Psara, month by month
The average temperature of the sea near the beaches of Psara, from 30 years of satellite measurements (NOAA, 1991–2020).
Warm-water seasonJul – Sept≥ 22 °C
Warmest month23 °CAugust
Coldest month16 °CMarch
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16° | 16° | 16° | 16° | 18° | 21° | 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 Psara
Psara is busiest in August. In May and October there are about half as many visitors, or fewer. For a calm sea and fewer people, the best months are June and September.
In the swimming season (May to October) the calmest month on Psara is May, with an average wind of 18 km/h. The windiest is August, at 23 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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Psara: wind and weather month by month
Average conditions for every month near Psara, 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 | 26 km/h E | 13° | 16 °C | 3.6 | Quiet |
| February | 27 km/h NE | 12° | 16 °C | 3.1 | Quiet |
| March | 24 km/h NE | 14° | 16 °C | 1.7 | Quiet |
| April | 21 km/h N | 16° | 16 °C | 1.3 | Quiet |
| May | 18 km/h N | 19° | 18 °C | 0.8 | Quiet |
| June | 19 km/h N | 23° | 21 °C | 0.6 | Busy |
| July | 23 km/h N | 24° | 23 °C | 0.1 | Peak |
| August | 23 km/h N | 25° | 23 °C | 0.1 | Peak |
| September | 22 km/h N | 23° | 23 °C | 0.8 | Busy |
| October | 22 km/h N | 20° | 21 °C | 1.7 | Quiet |
| November | 23 km/h NE | 17° | 19 °C | 2.8 | Quiet |
| December | 26 km/h E | 14° | 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.
Psara: November through the years
Average conditions for November near Psara, from 25 years of satellite-based weather data (2001–2025).
On average 23 km/h and 17° in November. Calmest year on record: 2017 · windiest: 2020.
Show all 25 years
| Year | Wind | Temp | Rain (mm/day) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 km/h S | 19° | 5.4 |
| 2024 | 25 km/h NE | 16° | 2.8 |
| 2023 | 25 km/h SW | 20° | 4.1 |
| 2022 | 25 km/h NE | 17° | 2.0 |
| 2021 | 24 km/h NE | 17° | 1.5 |
| 2020 | 29 km/h NE | 17° | 0.2 |
| 2019 | 19 km/h S | 20° | 3.2 |
| 2018 | 28 km/h NE | 16° | 2.5 |
| 2017 | 18 km/h S | 16° | 2.5 |
| 2016 | 24 km/h E | 16° | 2.5 |
| 2015 | 22 km/h N | 17° | 1.8 |
| 2014 | 21 km/h NE | 16° | 1.9 |
| 2013 | 23 km/h E | 17° | 3.4 |
| 2012 | 25 km/h NE | 18° | 1.7 |
| 2011 | 28 km/h NE | 14° | 0.0 |
| 2010 | 21 km/h S | 19° | 0.8 |
| 2009 | 20 km/h SE | 17° | 3.4 |
| 2008 | 20 km/h N | 17° | 2.0 |
| 2007 | 25 km/h N | 16° | 3.9 |
| 2006 | 21 km/h N | 15° | 1.5 |
| 2005 | 26 km/h NE | 15° | 6.3 |
| 2004 | 23 km/h NE | 17° | 3.4 |
| 2003 | 21 km/h NE | 16° | 0.6 |
| 2002 | 19 km/h S | 18° | 4.2 |
| 2001 | 26 km/h NE | 16° | 8.6 |
Every beach
Beaches on Psara
7 beaches mapped. The most sheltered first, then every other beach with a name; each one opens its own page.
Which side of Psara is calmest in a north wind?
In a strong north wind the beaches of Psara facing south and west stay calmest: Archontiki, Beach near Psara (2), and Katsouni. 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 Psara?
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 Psara 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 Psara?
In the swimming season (May to October) the calmest month on Psara is May, with an average wind of 18 km/h. The windiest is August, at 23 km/h. The wind is usually lighter in the morning and builds up in the afternoon, so go early on windy days.
When is Psara least crowded?
Psara is busiest in August. In May and October there are about half as many visitors, or fewer. For a calm sea and fewer people, the best months are June and September.
How warm is the sea in Psara?
The sea is 22 °C or warmer from July to September, and warmest in August, at about 23 °C.
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