Wind from the north
- Agia TriadaCalm score 96 of 100
- LygiasCalm score 96 of 100
- SkinosCalm score 96 of 100
Calm beaches in Rinia today
Which side of Rinia is sheltered from today's wind? 6 beaches ranked live, updated every 2 hours.
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At a glance
Rinia beaches at a glance
- 6
- Mapped beaches
Most beaches face south-west (4). 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 Rinia 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
- Agia TriadaCalm score 96 of 100
- LygiasCalm score 96 of 100
- SkinosCalm score 96 of 100
Wind from the south
- SkinosCalm score 95 of 100
- LygiasCalm score 92 of 100
- Agia TriadaCalm score 91 of 100
Wind from the west
- SkinosCalm score 95 of 100
- Agia TriadaCalm score 94 of 100
- LygiasCalm score 94 of 100
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Rinia, month by month
The average temperature of the sea near the beaches of Rinia, from 30 years of satellite measurements (NOAA, 1991–2020).
Warm-water seasonJul – Sept≥ 22 °C
Warmest month24 °CAugust
Coldest month16 °CFebruary
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16° | 16° | 16° | 16° | 18° | 22° | 23° | 24° | 23° | 21° | 19° | 17° |
The sea is 22 °C or warmer from July to September, and warmest in August, at about 24 °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 Rinia
Rinia 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 October.
In the swimming season (May to October) the calmest month on Rinia is May, with an average wind of 17 km/h. The windiest is August, at 24 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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Rinia: wind and weather month by month
Average conditions for every month near Rinia, 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 | 25 km/h NW | 13° | 16 °C | 3.2 | Quiet |
| February | 25 km/h N | 13° | 16 °C | 2.7 | Quiet |
| March | 23 km/h NW | 14° | 16 °C | 1.6 | Quiet |
| April | 20 km/h N | 16° | 16 °C | 0.9 | Quiet |
| May | 17 km/h NW | 19° | 18 °C | 0.6 | Moderate |
| June | 19 km/h N | 23° | 22 °C | 0.3 | Busy |
| July | 23 km/h N | 25° | 23 °C | 0.2 | Peak |
| August | 24 km/h N | 26° | 24 °C | 0.1 | Peak |
| September | 22 km/h N | 24° | 23 °C | 0.7 | Busy |
| October | 23 km/h N | 20° | 21 °C | 1.7 | Moderate |
| November | 22 km/h N | 17° | 19 °C | 2.4 | Quiet |
| December | 24 km/h NW | 14° | 17 °C | 3.0 | Quiet |
Historical data: NASA POWER, CC BY 4.0. Visitor levels are nights spent in tourist accommodation in the South 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.
Rinia: November through the years
Average conditions for November near Rinia, from 25 years of satellite-based weather data (2001–2025).
On average 22 km/h and 17° in November. Calmest year on record: 2017 · windiest: 2011.
Show all 25 years
| Year | Wind | Temp | Rain (mm/day) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 km/h SW | 19° | 3.5 |
| 2024 | 25 km/h N | 17° | 2.0 |
| 2023 | 23 km/h SW | 20° | 2.9 |
| 2022 | 24 km/h N | 18° | 2.5 |
| 2021 | 23 km/h N | 17° | 1.7 |
| 2020 | 29 km/h N | 17° | 0.6 |
| 2019 | 18 km/h S | 20° | 3.6 |
| 2018 | 29 km/h N | 17° | 2.7 |
| 2017 | 17 km/h SW | 17° | 2.6 |
| 2016 | 23 km/h N | 17° | 1.8 |
| 2015 | 23 km/h N | 18° | 1.8 |
| 2014 | 21 km/h N | 17° | 1.3 |
| 2013 | 22 km/h NE | 18° | 2.6 |
| 2012 | 24 km/h N | 18° | 2.4 |
| 2011 | 29 km/h N | 14° | 0.1 |
| 2010 | 19 km/h S | 19° | 2.1 |
| 2009 | 21 km/h NW | 18° | 1.8 |
| 2008 | 19 km/h N | 17° | 1.3 |
| 2007 | 23 km/h NW | 16° | 2.3 |
| 2006 | 20 km/h N | 15° | 1.4 |
| 2005 | 25 km/h N | 16° | 7.9 |
| 2004 | 23 km/h NW | 17° | 2.5 |
| 2003 | 20 km/h NE | 17° | 1.5 |
| 2002 | 18 km/h SW | 18° | 3.4 |
| 2001 | 23 km/h NW | 16° | 4.8 |
Every beach
Beaches on Rinia
6 beaches mapped. The most sheltered first, then every other beach with a name; each one opens its own page.
Which side of Rinia is calmest in a north wind?
In a strong north wind the beaches of Rinia facing south-west and west stay calmest: Agia Triada, Beach near Agios Ioannis Diakoftis (2), and Lygias. 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 Rinia?
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 Rinia 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 Rinia?
In the swimming season (May to October) the calmest month on Rinia is May, with an average wind of 17 km/h. The windiest is August, at 24 km/h. The wind is usually lighter in the morning and builds up in the afternoon, so go early on windy days.
When is Rinia least crowded?
Rinia 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 October.
How warm is the sea in Rinia?
The sea is 22 °C or warmer from July to September, and warmest in August, at about 24 °C.
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