Wind from the north
- Psili AmmosShelter score 96 of 100
- TripitiShelter score 96 of 100
- HandakiShelter score 96 of 100
- AspresShelter score 96 of 100
- Balos BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- Beach AspresShelter score 96 of 100
Roughest
Sheltered beaches in Western Samos today
Which side of Western Samos is sheltered from today's wind? 23 beaches ranked live, updated every 2 hours.
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At a glance
Western Samos beaches at a glance
- 23
- Mapped beaches
- 5
- Sandy beaches
- 9
- Pebble beaches
- 12
- With a bar or taverna close by
- 1
- Secluded beaches
- 7
- Parking close by
Most beaches face south (10). 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 Western 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
- TripitiShelter score 96 of 100
- Agiannni BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- Beach IoannisShelter score 96 of 100
- Mikro SeitaniShelter score 96 of 100
- Plaka BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- Plaka BeachShelter score 96 of 100
Wind from the south
- PotamiShelter score 96 of 100
- Megalo SeitaniShelter score 96 of 100
- Mikro SeitaniShelter score 96 of 100
- Plaka BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- ValsamosShelter score 96 of 100
- Beach LimnionasShelter score 92 of 100
Roughest
- Psili Ammos 0
- Tripiti 0
- Handaki 0
- Aspres 0
Wind from the west
- TripitiShelter score 96 of 100
- Beach LimnionasShelter score 96 of 100
- Ag. NikolaosShelter score 96 of 100
- Agiannni BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- Beach IoannisShelter score 96 of 100
- HandakiShelter score 95 of 100
Roughest
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Western Samos, month by month
The average temperature of the sea near the beaches of Western Samos, from 30 years of satellite measurements (NOAA, 1991–2020).
Warm-water seasonJul – Sept≥ 22 °C
Warmest month24 °CAugust
Coldest month16 °CMarch
| 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 Western Samos
Western 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 Western 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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Western Samos: wind and weather month by month
Average conditions for every month near Western 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.
Western Samos: November through the years
Average conditions for November near Western 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 Western Samos
23 beaches mapped. The most sheltered first, then every other beach with a name; each one opens its own page.
- Beach IoannisSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- Ag. NikolaosSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Agiannni BeachSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Beach LimnionasSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Psili AmmosSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- TripitiSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- Balos BeachSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- Megalo SeitaniSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- Mikro SeitaniSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- Plaka BeachSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- Plaka BeachSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- ValsamosSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- AspresSheltered in 4 of 8 winds
- HandakiSheltered in 4 of 8 winds
- Beach AspresSheltered in 4 of 8 winds
- KaladakiaSheltered in 4 of 8 winds
- Kampos Marathokampou BeachSheltered in 4 of 8 winds
- KoukounaraSheltered in 4 of 8 winds
- PotamiSheltered in 4 of 8 winds
Which side of Western Samos is sheltered in a north wind?
In a strong north wind the beaches of Western Samos facing south and south-west stay most sheltered: Agiannni Beach, Aspres, and Balos Beach. 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 Western 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 Western 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 Western Samos?
In the swimming season (May to October) the least windy month on Western 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 Western Samos least crowded?
Western 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 Western Samos?
The sea is 22 °C or warmer from July to September, and warmest in August, at about 24 °C.
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