Sheltered beaches in Saria today
Which side of Saria is sheltered from today's wind? 3 beaches ranked live, updated every 2 hours.
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At a glance
Saria beaches at a glance
- 3
- Mapped beaches
- 2
- Pebble beaches
- 2
- Secluded beaches
Most beaches face south-east (1). 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 Saria 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.
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Saria, month by month
The average temperature of the sea near the beaches of Saria, from 30 years of satellite measurements (NOAA, 1991–2020).
Warm-water seasonJun – Oct≥ 22 °C
Warmest month25 °CAugust
Coldest month17 °CFebruary
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17° | 17° | 17° | 17° | 19° | 22° | 24° | 25° | 24° | 23° | 20° | 18° |
The sea is 22 °C or warmer from June to October, 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 Saria
In the swimming season (May to October) the least windy month on Saria is May, with an average wind of 19 km/h. The windiest is July, at 25 km/h. The wind is usually lighter in the morning and builds up in the afternoon, so go early on windy days.
- Sea temperature
Saria: wind and weather month by month
Average conditions for every month near Saria, 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25 km/h W | 15° | 17 °C | 4.3 |
| February | 25 km/h W | 14° | 17 °C | 3.0 |
| March | 23 km/h NW | 15° | 17 °C | 1.6 |
| April | 21 km/h NW | 17° | 17 °C | 1.0 |
| May | 19 km/h NW | 20° | 19 °C | 0.6 |
| June | 22 km/h NW | 23° | 22 °C | 0.2 |
| July | 25 km/h NW | 25° | 24 °C | 0.1 |
| August | 24 km/h NW | 26° | 25 °C | 0.1 |
| September | 23 km/h NW | 25° | 24 °C | 0.5 |
| October | 20 km/h NW | 22° | 23 °C | 1.4 |
| November | 20 km/h NW | 19° | 20 °C | 2.5 |
| December | 23 km/h W | 16° | 18 °C | 4.2 |
Historical data: NASA POWER, CC BY 4.0.
Saria: November through the years
Average conditions for November near Saria, from 25 years of satellite-based weather data (2001–2025).
On average 20 km/h and 19° in November. Least windy year on record: 2019 · windiest: 2005.
Show all 25 years
| Year | Wind | Temp | Rain (mm/day) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 km/h W | 21° | 1.7 |
| 2024 | 21 km/h NW | 19° | 2.0 |
| 2023 | 22 km/h W | 21° | 3.3 |
| 2022 | 21 km/h W | 20° | 2.9 |
| 2021 | 19 km/h W | 20° | 1.2 |
| 2020 | 20 km/h NW | 20° | 1.0 |
| 2019 | 15 km/h S | 21° | 2.5 |
| 2018 | 22 km/h NW | 20° | 3.1 |
| 2017 | 19 km/h W | 18° | 2.1 |
| 2016 | 20 km/h NW | 19° | 1.9 |
| 2015 | 21 km/h NW | 20° | 1.0 |
| 2014 | 20 km/h NW | 19° | 1.9 |
| 2013 | 19 km/h SW | 19° | 4.6 |
| 2012 | 21 km/h NW | 20° | 1.9 |
| 2011 | 22 km/h NW | 17° | 1.2 |
| 2010 | 19 km/h S | 21° | 1.3 |
| 2009 | 22 km/h NW | 19° | 2.3 |
| 2008 | 20 km/h NW | 20° | 2.8 |
| 2007 | 21 km/h W | 19° | 4.6 |
| 2006 | 19 km/h NW | 18° | 1.3 |
| 2005 | 26 km/h NW | 17° | 3.1 |
| 2004 | 21 km/h NW | 19° | 4.2 |
| 2003 | 19 km/h NW | 19° | 1.1 |
| 2002 | 19 km/h W | 20° | 3.7 |
| 2001 | 25 km/h W | 18° | 5.7 |
Every beach
Beaches on Saria
3 beaches mapped. The most sheltered first, then every other beach with a name; each one opens its own page.
Which side of Saria is sheltered in a north wind?
In a strong north wind the beaches of Saria facing south and south-west stay most sheltered: Alimounda, Beach near Tristomo (2), and Palatia. 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 Saria?
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 Saria 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 Saria?
In the swimming season (May to October) the least windy month on Saria is May, with an average wind of 19 km/h. The windiest is July, at 25 km/h. The wind is usually lighter in the morning and builds up in the afternoon, so go early on windy days.
How warm is the sea in Saria?
The sea is 22 °C or warmer from June to October, and warmest in August, at about 25 °C.
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