Wind from the north
- Agios GeorgiosShelter score 96 of 100
- PerivolosShelter score 96 of 100
- Red BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- Vlychada BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- Mesa Pigadia BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- White BeachShelter score 96 of 100
Roughest
Sheltered beaches in Santorini today
Which side of Santorini is sheltered from today's wind? 19 beaches ranked live, updated every 2 hours.
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At a glance
Santorini beaches at a glance
- 19
- Mapped beaches
- 5
- Sandy beaches
- 1
- Pebble beaches
- 14
- With a bar or taverna close by
- 1
- Secluded beaches
- 1
- With a lifeguard
- 13
- Parking close by
Most beaches face north-east (4). 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 Santorini 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
- Vlychada BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- Mesa Pigadia BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- Katharos beachShelter score 96 of 100
- White BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- Red BeachShelter score 95 of 100
- Kerkezu BeachShelter score 95 of 100
Roughest
Wind from the south
- Vourvolos BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- Baxedes BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- Kerkezu BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- Monolithos BeachShelter score 95 of 100
Roughest
Wind from the west
- Perissa beachShelter score 96 of 100
- Kamari BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- Monolithos BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- Vourvolos BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- Agios GeorgiosShelter score 95 of 100
- PerivolosShelter score 95 of 100
Roughest
Beach guides
More guides for Santorini
A guide for every kind of beach, each one re-ranked live for today's wind.
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Santorini, month by month
The average temperature of the sea near the beaches of Santorini, from 30 years of satellite measurements (NOAA, 1991–2020).
Warm-water seasonJun – Oct≥ 22 °C
Warmest month24 °CAugust
Coldest month16 °CFebruary
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16° | 16° | 16° | 17° | 19° | 22° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 22° | 20° | 18° |
The sea is 22 °C or warmer from June to October, 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 Santorini
Santorini 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 October.
In the swimming season (May to October) the least windy month on Santorini is May, with an average wind of 18 km/h. The windiest is July, at 23 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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Santorini: wind and weather month by month
Average conditions for every month near Santorini, 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 | 26 km/h NW | 14° | 16 °C | 3.1 | Quiet |
| February | 26 km/h NW | 14° | 16 °C | 2.7 | Quiet |
| March | 24 km/h NW | 15° | 16 °C | 1.4 | Quiet |
| April | 21 km/h NW | 17° | 17 °C | 0.9 | Quiet |
| May | 18 km/h NW | 20° | 19 °C | 0.6 | Moderate |
| June | 19 km/h NW | 23° | 22 °C | 0.2 | Busy |
| July | 23 km/h NW | 25° | 24 °C | 0.1 | Peak |
| August | 22 km/h NW | 26° | 24 °C | 0.1 | Peak |
| September | 21 km/h NW | 24° | 24 °C | 0.5 | Busy |
| October | 21 km/h NW | 21° | 22 °C | 1.3 | Moderate |
| November | 22 km/h NW | 18° | 20 °C | 2.1 | Quiet |
| December | 24 km/h NW | 15° | 18 °C | 2.8 | Quiet |
Historical data: NASA POWER, CC BY 4.0. Visitor levels are nights spent in tourist accommodation in the South 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.
Santorini: November through the years
Average conditions for November near Santorini, from 25 years of satellite-based weather data (2001–2025).
On average 22 km/h and 18° in November. Least windy year on record: 2019 · windiest: 2011.
Show all 25 years
| Year | Wind | Temp | Rain (mm/day) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 km/h SW | 20° | 2.6 |
| 2024 | 24 km/h N | 18° | 1.5 |
| 2023 | 22 km/h SW | 21° | 1.8 |
| 2022 | 21 km/h NW | 19° | 2.5 |
| 2021 | 21 km/h NW | 18° | 1.5 |
| 2020 | 26 km/h N | 18° | 0.8 |
| 2019 | 17 km/h S | 20° | 2.8 |
| 2018 | 25 km/h N | 18° | 3.2 |
| 2017 | 19 km/h W | 18° | 2.3 |
| 2016 | 22 km/h NW | 18° | 1.6 |
| 2015 | 22 km/h NW | 19° | 1.1 |
| 2014 | 21 km/h N | 18° | 1.4 |
| 2013 | 20 km/h W | 19° | 3.5 |
| 2012 | 24 km/h N | 19° | 1.5 |
| 2011 | 26 km/h N | 15° | 0.4 |
| 2010 | 19 km/h S | 20° | 0.9 |
| 2009 | 22 km/h NW | 18° | 2.2 |
| 2008 | 19 km/h NW | 18° | 1.1 |
| 2007 | 22 km/h W | 17° | 3.3 |
| 2006 | 20 km/h NW | 16° | 1.2 |
| 2005 | 25 km/h NW | 16° | 4.0 |
| 2004 | 23 km/h NW | 18° | 3.1 |
| 2003 | 19 km/h N | 18° | 1.4 |
| 2002 | 18 km/h SW | 19° | 3.4 |
| 2001 | 23 km/h W | 17° | 3.3 |
Every beach
Beaches on Santorini
19 beaches mapped. The most sheltered first, then every other beach with a name; each one opens its own page.
- Red BeachSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Vlychada BeachSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- Kerkezu BeachSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- Monolithos BeachSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- White BeachSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- Agios GeorgiosSheltered in 4 of 8 winds
- Perissa beachSheltered in 4 of 8 winds
- Baxedes BeachSheltered in 4 of 8 winds
- Kamari BeachSheltered in 4 of 8 winds
- Mesa Pigadia BeachSheltered in 4 of 8 winds
- Vourvolos BeachSheltered in 4 of 8 winds
- PerivolosSheltered in 3 of 8 winds
- Katharos beachSheltered in 3 of 8 winds
Which side of Santorini is sheltered in a north wind?
In a strong north wind the beaches of Santorini facing south and south-east stay most sheltered: Agios Georgios, Beach near Akrotiri, and Beach near Vlychada. 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 Santorini?
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 Santorini 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 Santorini?
In the swimming season (May to October) the least windy month on Santorini is May, with an average wind of 18 km/h. The windiest is July, at 23 km/h. The wind is usually lighter in the morning and builds up in the afternoon, so go early on windy days.
When is Santorini least crowded?
Santorini 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 October.
How warm is the sea in Santorini?
The sea is 22 °C or warmer from June to October, and warmest in August, at about 24 °C.
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