Wind from the north
- Psili AmosShelter score 96 of 100
- İreo beachShelter score 96 of 100
- Mikri LakkaShelter score 96 of 100
- PythagorioShelter score 96 of 100
- Small lemonákia beachShelter score 96 of 100
- RoditsesShelter score 96 of 100
Roughest
Sheltered beaches in Eastern Samos today
Which side of Eastern Samos is sheltered from today's wind? 37 beaches ranked live, updated every 2 hours.
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At a glance
Eastern Samos beaches at a glance
- 37
- Mapped beaches
- 3
- Sandy beaches
- 10
- Pebble beaches
- 26
- With a bar or taverna close by
- 2
- Secluded beaches
- 18
- Parking close by
Most beaches face south-west (8). 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 Eastern Samos 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
- RoditsesShelter score 96 of 100
- LivadakiShelter score 96 of 100
- ArapisShelter score 96 of 100
- GangouShelter score 96 of 100
- Vergi BeachShelter score 95 of 100
- Kokkari BeachShelter score 93 of 100
Roughest
- Gay Beach 16
- Platana Beach 19
- Tsabou 22
- Mikri Lakka 27
Wind from the south
- Kokkari BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- LemonakiaShelter score 96 of 100
- Mikri LakkaShelter score 96 of 100
- Small lemonákia beachShelter score 96 of 100
- TsamadouShelter score 96 of 100
- TsabouShelter score 96 of 100
Roughest
Wind from the west
- Mikri LakkaShelter score 96 of 100
- Small lemonákia beachShelter score 96 of 100
- MourtiaShelter score 96 of 100
- Pappa BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- Aspros KavosShelter score 96 of 100
- Megali LakkaShelter score 96 of 100
Roughest
- Arapis 18
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Eastern Samos, month by month
The average temperature of the sea near the beaches of Eastern 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 Eastern Samos
Eastern Samos is busiest in August. In May and October there are about half as many visitors, or fewer. 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 Eastern 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.
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Eastern Samos: wind and weather month by month
Average conditions for every month near Eastern 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.
Eastern Samos: November through the years
Average conditions for November near Eastern Samos, from 25 years of satellite-based weather data (2001–2025).
On average 19 km/h and 16° in November. Least windy 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 Eastern Samos
37 beaches mapped. The most sheltered first, then every other beach with a name; each one opens its own page.
- LivadakiSheltered in 8 of 8 winds
- GangouSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- Megali LakkaSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- Mikri LakkaSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Psili AmosSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- MourtiaSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- RoditsesSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Small lemonákia beachSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- ArapisSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- Aspros KavosSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- KakoremaSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- Kampos Vourliotes BeachSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- Kokkari BeachSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- KyriakouSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- LemonakiaSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- Pappa BeachSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- ParadiseSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- TsamadouSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- Vergi BeachSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- Gay BeachSheltered in 4 of 8 winds
- İreo beachSheltered in 4 of 8 winds
- Platana BeachSheltered in 4 of 8 winds
- PythagorioSheltered in 4 of 8 winds
- TsabouSheltered in 4 of 8 winds
Which side of Eastern Samos is sheltered in a north wind?
In a strong north wind the beaches of Eastern Samos facing south-west and south-east stay most sheltered: Arapis, Aspros Kavos, and Beach near Klima. 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 Eastern Samos?
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 Eastern Samos 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 Eastern Samos?
In the swimming season (May to October) the least windy month on Eastern 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 Eastern Samos least crowded?
Eastern Samos is busiest in August. In May and October there are about half as many visitors, or fewer. For a flat sea and fewer people, the best months are June and September.
How warm is the sea in Eastern Samos?
The sea is 22 °C or warmer from July to September, and warmest in August, at about 24 °C.
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