Sheltered beaches in Salamis today
Which side of Salamis is sheltered from today's wind? 17 beaches ranked live, updated every 2 hours.
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At a glance
Salamis beaches at a glance
- 17
- Mapped beaches
- 2
- Sandy beaches
- 1
- With a bar or taverna close by
Most beaches face south-east (9). 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 Salamis 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
- Paralia KanakiaShelter score 96 of 100
- AgamemnonShelter score 96 of 100
- PatitiriShelter score 96 of 100
- FarosShelter score 95 of 100
- Mikro LabranoShelter score 95 of 100
- GyalaShelter score 93 of 100
Roughest
- Konchi 19
- Paralia Agiou Nikolaou 22
- Charoupias 32
- Ntoulapi 32
Wind from the south
- CharoupiasShelter score 96 of 100
- AgamemnonShelter score 95 of 100
- NtoulapiShelter score 95 of 100
- Paralia KanakiaShelter score 91 of 100
- Kaki ViglaShelter score 91 of 100
- Porto FinoShelter score 91 of 100
Roughest
- Mikro Labrano 31
- Dimitrani 39
- Gyala 39
- Kyriza 39
Wind from the west
- Paralia Agiou NikolaouShelter score 96 of 100
- CharoupiasShelter score 96 of 100
- Kaki ViglaShelter score 96 of 100
- KonchiShelter score 96 of 100
- NtoulapiShelter score 96 of 100
- PeraniShelter score 96 of 100
Roughest
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A guide for every kind of beach, each one re-ranked live for today's wind.
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Salamis, month by month
The average temperature of the sea near the beaches of Salamis, 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 Salamis
Salamis is busiest in August. For a flat sea and fewer people, the best months are June and September.
In the swimming season (May to October) the least windy month on Salamis is May, with an average wind of 13 km/h. The windiest is August, at 18 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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Salamis: wind and weather month by month
Average conditions for every month near Salamis, 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 NW | 9° | 15 °C | 2.2 | Moderate |
| February | 18 km/h N | 10° | 15 °C | 2.1 | Moderate |
| March | 16 km/h N | 12° | 15 °C | 1.7 | Moderate |
| April | 15 km/h N | 15° | 16 °C | 1.0 | Moderate |
| May | 13 km/h N | 20° | 19 °C | 0.6 | Busy |
| June | 14 km/h N | 25° | 22 °C | 0.6 | Peak |
| July | 17 km/h N | 28° | 25 °C | 0.3 | Peak |
| August | 18 km/h N | 28° | 26 °C | 0.3 | Peak |
| September | 15 km/h N | 24° | 25 °C | 1.0 | Peak |
| October | 16 km/h N | 19° | 23 °C | 1.8 | Busy |
| November | 16 km/h N | 15° | 20 °C | 2.2 | Moderate |
| December | 17 km/h N | 11° | 17 °C | 2.7 | 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.
Salamis: November through the years
Average conditions for November near Salamis, from 25 years of satellite-based weather data (2001–2025).
On average 16 km/h and 15° in November. Least windy year on record: 2002 · windiest: 2020.
Show all 25 years
| Year | Wind | Temp | Rain (mm/day) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 km/h SW | 17° | 2.3 |
| 2024 | 19 km/h N | 15° | 1.9 |
| 2023 | 16 km/h SW | 18° | 1.3 |
| 2022 | 17 km/h N | 16° | 2.0 |
| 2021 | 18 km/h N | 15° | 1.8 |
| 2020 | 21 km/h N | 15° | 0.6 |
| 2019 | 14 km/h S | 18° | 4.2 |
| 2018 | 21 km/h N | 15° | 2.2 |
| 2017 | 13 km/h SW | 15° | 4.5 |
| 2016 | 16 km/h N | 15° | 1.9 |
| 2015 | 17 km/h NW | 16° | 1.0 |
| 2014 | 15 km/h NE | 15° | 1.3 |
| 2013 | 17 km/h E | 16° | 2.4 |
| 2012 | 18 km/h NE | 16° | 2.3 |
| 2011 | 20 km/h N | 11° | 0.1 |
| 2010 | 15 km/h S | 17° | 1.3 |
| 2009 | 14 km/h W | 15° | 1.1 |
| 2008 | 14 km/h N | 15° | 1.4 |
| 2007 | 16 km/h NW | 14° | 1.8 |
| 2006 | 16 km/h N | 13° | 1.0 |
| 2005 | 17 km/h N | 14° | 6.7 |
| 2004 | 17 km/h N | 15° | 1.6 |
| 2003 | 15 km/h NE | 15° | 2.0 |
| 2002 | 12 km/h SW | 16° | 3.8 |
| 2001 | 18 km/h N | 14° | 5.1 |
Every beach
Beaches on Salamis
17 beaches mapped. The most sheltered first, then every other beach with a name; each one opens its own page.
- NtoulapiSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- AgamemnonSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- CharoupiasSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- DimitraniSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- FarosSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- GyalaSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Kaki ViglaSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- KyrizaSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Mikro LabranoSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- PeraniSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Porto FinoSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Paralia Agiou NikolaouSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- Paralia KanakiaSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- KonchiSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- PatitiriSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
Which side of Salamis is sheltered in a north wind?
In a strong north wind the beaches of Salamis facing south-east and south-west stay most sheltered: Beach near Maroudi, Beach near Saterli, and Charoupias. 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 Salamis?
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 Salamis 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 Salamis?
In the swimming season (May to October) the least windy month on Salamis is May, with an average wind of 13 km/h. The windiest is August, at 18 km/h. The wind is usually lighter in the morning and builds up in the afternoon, so go early on windy days.
When is Salamis least crowded?
Salamis is busiest in August. For a flat sea and fewer people, the best months are June and September.
How warm is the sea in Salamis?
The sea is 22 °C or warmer from June to October, and warmest in August, at about 26 °C.
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