Wind from the north
- Psili AmmosCalm score 96 of 100
- Psili AmosCalm score 96 of 100
- TripitiCalm score 96 of 100
- HandakiCalm score 96 of 100
- AspresCalm score 96 of 100
- Balos BeachCalm score 96 of 100
Roughest
Calm beaches in Samos today
Which side of Samos is sheltered from today's wind? 60 beaches ranked live, updated every 2 hours.
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At a glance
Samos beaches at a glance
- 60
- Mapped beaches
- 8
- Sandy beaches
- 19
- Pebble beaches
- 38
- With a bar or taverna close by
- 3
- Secluded beaches
- 25
- Parking close by
Most beaches face south (15). 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 Samos 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
- TripitiCalm score 96 of 100
- RoditsesCalm score 96 of 100
- LivadakiCalm score 96 of 100
- Agiannni BeachCalm score 96 of 100
- ArapisCalm score 96 of 100
- Beach IoannisCalm score 96 of 100
Roughest
- Gay Beach 16
- Platana Beach 19
- Tsabou 22
- Mikri Lakka 27
Wind from the south
- Kokkari BeachCalm score 96 of 100
- LemonakiaCalm score 96 of 100
- Mikri LakkaCalm score 96 of 100
- PotamiCalm score 96 of 100
- Small lemonákia beachCalm score 96 of 100
- TsamadouCalm score 96 of 100
Roughest
- Psili Ammos 0
- Tripiti 0
- Handaki 0
- Aspres 0
Wind from the west
- TripitiCalm score 96 of 100
- Beach LimnionasCalm score 96 of 100
- Mikri LakkaCalm score 96 of 100
- Small lemonákia beachCalm score 96 of 100
- MourtiaCalm score 96 of 100
- Pappa BeachCalm score 96 of 100
Roughest
Beach guides
More guides for Samos
A guide for every kind of beach, each one re-ranked live for today's wind.
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Samos, month by month
The average temperature of the sea near the beaches of Samos, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17° | 16° | 16° | 17° | 19° | 22° | 23° | 24° | 23° | 21° | 19° | 18° |
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 Samos
Samos 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 Samos is May, with an average wind of 15 km/h. The windiest is July, at 20 km/h. The wind is usually lighter in the morning and builds up in the afternoon, so go early on windy days.
- Visitors
- Sea temperature
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Samos: wind and weather month by month
Average conditions for every month near Samos, 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 | 22 km/h E | 11° | 17 °C | 4.4 | Quiet |
| February | 22 km/h E | 11° | 16 °C | 3.4 | Quiet |
| March | 20 km/h NE | 13° | 16 °C | 2.0 | Quiet |
| April | 17 km/h N | 16° | 17 °C | 1.4 | Quiet |
| May | 15 km/h NW | 20° | 19 °C | 0.7 | Quiet |
| June | 17 km/h N | 24° | 22 °C | 0.3 | Busy |
| July | 20 km/h N | 27° | 23 °C | 0.1 | Peak |
| August | 19 km/h N | 27° | 24 °C | 0.1 | Peak |
| September | 18 km/h N | 24° | 23 °C | 0.5 | Busy |
| October | 17 km/h N | 20° | 21 °C | 1.3 | Quiet |
| November | 19 km/h E | 16° | 19 °C | 2.9 | Quiet |
| December | 21 km/h E | 13° | 18 °C | 3.9 | 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.
Samos: November through the years
Average conditions for November near Samos, from 25 years of satellite-based weather data (2001–2025).
On average 19 km/h and 16° in November. Calmest year on record: 2017 · windiest: 2005.
Show all 25 years
| Year | Wind | Temp | Rain (mm/day) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 km/h S | 18° | 1.7 |
| 2024 | 19 km/h N | 16° | 3.4 |
| 2023 | 20 km/h S | 19° | 3.9 |
| 2022 | 19 km/h NE | 17° | 1.8 |
| 2021 | 19 km/h NE | 17° | 1.1 |
| 2020 | 21 km/h N | 16° | 0.1 |
| 2019 | 15 km/h S | 19° | 3.3 |
| 2018 | 21 km/h NE | 16° | 3.5 |
| 2017 | 15 km/h SE | 16° | 2.8 |
| 2016 | 20 km/h E | 15° | 2.9 |
| 2015 | 19 km/h N | 17° | 2.4 |
| 2014 | 18 km/h NE | 16° | 1.5 |
| 2013 | 17 km/h SE | 16° | 4.0 |
| 2012 | 20 km/h NE | 17° | 1.0 |
| 2011 | 21 km/h N | 13° | 0.1 |
| 2010 | 19 km/h S | 19° | 1.0 |
| 2009 | 18 km/h NE | 16° | 3.4 |
| 2008 | 16 km/h N | 17° | 2.8 |
| 2007 | 20 km/h SE | 15° | 3.9 |
| 2006 | 16 km/h NE | 14° | 2.1 |
| 2005 | 22 km/h NE | 14° | 5.3 |
| 2004 | 19 km/h E | 16° | 4.9 |
| 2003 | 17 km/h NE | 16° | 0.9 |
| 2002 | 16 km/h S | 17° | 4.2 |
| 2001 | 21 km/h E | 15° | 10.9 |
Every beach
Beaches on Samos
60 beaches mapped. The most sheltered first, then every other beach with a name; each one opens its own page.
- LivadakiCalm in 8 of 8 winds
- Beach IoannisCalm in 7 of 8 winds
- GangouCalm in 7 of 8 winds
- Megali LakkaCalm in 7 of 8 winds
- Mikri LakkaCalm in 6 of 8 winds
- Psili AmosCalm in 6 of 8 winds
- Ag. NikolaosCalm in 6 of 8 winds
- Agiannni BeachCalm in 6 of 8 winds
- Beach LimnionasCalm in 6 of 8 winds
- MourtiaCalm in 6 of 8 winds
- RoditsesCalm in 6 of 8 winds
- Small lemonákia beachCalm in 6 of 8 winds
- Psili AmmosCalm in 5 of 8 winds
- TripitiCalm in 5 of 8 winds
- ArapisCalm in 5 of 8 winds
- Aspros KavosCalm in 5 of 8 winds
- Balos BeachCalm in 5 of 8 winds
- KakoremaCalm in 5 of 8 winds
- Kampos Vourliotes BeachCalm in 5 of 8 winds
- Kokkari BeachCalm in 5 of 8 winds
- KyriakouCalm in 5 of 8 winds
- LemonakiaCalm in 5 of 8 winds
- Megalo SeitaniCalm in 5 of 8 winds
- Mikro SeitaniCalm in 5 of 8 winds
- Pappa BeachCalm in 5 of 8 winds
- ParadiseCalm in 5 of 8 winds
- Plaka BeachCalm in 5 of 8 winds
- Plaka BeachCalm in 5 of 8 winds
- TsamadouCalm in 5 of 8 winds
- ValsamosCalm in 5 of 8 winds
- Vergi BeachCalm in 5 of 8 winds
- AspresCalm in 4 of 8 winds
- HandakiCalm in 4 of 8 winds
- Beach AspresCalm in 4 of 8 winds
- Gay BeachCalm in 4 of 8 winds
- İreo beachCalm in 4 of 8 winds
- KaladakiaCalm in 4 of 8 winds
- Kampos Marathokampou BeachCalm in 4 of 8 winds
- KoukounaraCalm in 4 of 8 winds
- Platana BeachCalm in 4 of 8 winds
More beaches on Samos (3)
Which side of Samos is calmest in a north wind?
In a strong north wind the beaches of Samos facing south and south-west stay calmest: Agiannni Beach, Arapis, and Aspres. 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 Samos?
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 Samos 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 Samos?
In the swimming season (May to October) the calmest month on Samos is May, with an average wind of 15 km/h. The windiest is July, at 20 km/h. The wind is usually lighter in the morning and builds up in the afternoon, so go early on windy days.
When is Samos least crowded?
Samos 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 Samos?
The sea is 22 °C or warmer from July to September, and warmest in August, at about 24 °C.
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