Wind from the north
- Pachia Ammos BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- Kipos BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- Paralia MakryliesShelter score 96 of 100
- Vatos BeachShelter score 95 of 100
Sheltered beaches in Samothraki today
Which side of Samothraki is sheltered from today's wind? 13 beaches ranked live, updated every 2 hours.
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At a glance
Samothraki beaches at a glance
- 13
- Mapped beaches
- 1
- Sandy beaches
- 5
- Pebble beaches
- 4
- With a bar or taverna close by
- 1
- Secluded beaches
- 4
- Parking close by
Most beaches face south (7). 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 Samothraki 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 MakryliesShelter score 94 of 100
- Pachia Ammos BeachShelter score 93 of 100
Roughest
Wind from the south
Every beach is fairly exposed to this wind.
Roughest
Wind from the west
- Vatos BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- Pachia Ammos BeachShelter score 92 of 100
- Kipos BeachShelter score 88 of 100
Roughest
Beach guides
More guides for Samothraki
A guide for every kind of beach, each one re-ranked live for today's wind.
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Samothraki, month by month
The average temperature of the sea near the beaches of Samothraki, from 30 years of satellite measurements (NOAA, 1991–2020).
Warm-water seasonJun – Sept≥ 22 °C
Warmest month25 °CAugust
Coldest month12 °CFebruary
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13° | 12° | 12° | 14° | 18° | 22° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 20° | 17° | 15° |
The sea is 22 °C or warmer from June to September, and warmest in August, at about 25 °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 Samothraki
Samothraki is busiest in August. In May, September, and October there are about half as many visitors, or fewer. For a flat sea and fewer people, the best months are June and July.
In the swimming season (May to October) the least windy month on Samothraki is June, with an average wind of 14 km/h. The windiest is October, 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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Samothraki: wind and weather month by month
Average conditions for every month near Samothraki, 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 | 24 km/h NE | 9° | 13 °C | 2.7 | Quiet |
| February | 24 km/h E | 9° | 12 °C | 2.2 | Quiet |
| March | 21 km/h E | 11° | 12 °C | 1.6 | Quiet |
| April | 17 km/h E | 14° | 14 °C | 1.3 | Quiet |
| May | 15 km/h E | 18° | 18 °C | 1.2 | Quiet |
| June | 14 km/h NE | 23° | 22 °C | 1.0 | Moderate |
| July | 16 km/h NE | 26° | 25 °C | 0.5 | Peak |
| August | 18 km/h NE | 26° | 25 °C | 0.4 | Peak |
| September | 18 km/h NE | 23° | 24 °C | 1.1 | Moderate |
| October | 20 km/h NE | 18° | 20 °C | 1.8 | Quiet |
| November | 22 km/h E | 15° | 17 °C | 2.5 | Quiet |
| December | 25 km/h E | 11° | 15 °C | 2.9 | Quiet |
Historical data: NASA POWER, CC BY 4.0. Visitor levels are nights spent in tourist accommodation in the East Macedonia and Thrace 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.
Samothraki: November through the years
Average conditions for November near Samothraki, from 25 years of satellite-based weather data (2001–2025).
On average 22 km/h and 15° in November. Least windy year on record: 2009 · windiest: 2018.
Show all 25 years
| Year | Wind | Temp | Rain (mm/day) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 km/h S | 17° | 3.8 |
| 2024 | 25 km/h NE | 14° | 1.7 |
| 2023 | 23 km/h SW | 18° | 5.6 |
| 2022 | 24 km/h E | 16° | 3.4 |
| 2021 | 23 km/h NE | 15° | 2.5 |
| 2020 | 27 km/h NE | 14° | 0.3 |
| 2019 | 20 km/h SE | 18° | 4.1 |
| 2018 | 29 km/h NE | 14° | 3.1 |
| 2017 | 18 km/h E | 14° | 2.6 |
| 2016 | 24 km/h E | 14° | 2.1 |
| 2015 | 20 km/h SE | 16° | 1.7 |
| 2014 | 18 km/h NE | 13° | 2.0 |
| 2013 | 22 km/h E | 15° | 2.7 |
| 2012 | 25 km/h NE | 16° | 1.2 |
| 2011 | 26 km/h NE | 11° | 0.0 |
| 2010 | 20 km/h S | 17° | 1.2 |
| 2009 | 15 km/h SE | 15° | 1.8 |
| 2008 | 22 km/h NE | 14° | 0.8 |
| 2007 | 23 km/h E | 13° | 3.9 |
| 2006 | 21 km/h NE | 13° | 2.1 |
| 2005 | 23 km/h E | 13° | 5.5 |
| 2004 | 23 km/h NE | 15° | 1.4 |
| 2003 | 21 km/h NE | 13° | 0.8 |
| 2002 | 18 km/h SE | 15° | 5.0 |
| 2001 | 25 km/h NE | 13° | 3.5 |
Every beach
Beaches on Samothraki
13 beaches mapped. The most sheltered first, then every other beach with a name; each one opens its own page.
Which side of Samothraki is sheltered in a north wind?
In a strong north wind the beaches of Samothraki facing south and south-west stay most sheltered: Beach near Pachia Ammos, Beach near Pachia Ammos (2), and Beach near Pachia Ammos (3). 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 Samothraki?
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 Samothraki 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 Samothraki?
In the swimming season (May to October) the least windy month on Samothraki is June, with an average wind of 14 km/h. The windiest is October, 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 Samothraki least crowded?
Samothraki is busiest in August. In May, September, and October there are about half as many visitors, or fewer. For a flat sea and fewer people, the best months are June and July.
How warm is the sea in Samothraki?
The sea is 22 °C or warmer from June to September, and warmest in August, at about 25 °C.
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