Wind from the north
- FarosShelter score 96 of 100
- HeronissosShelter score 96 of 100
- Platis GialosShelter score 96 of 100
- VlychoShelter score 96 of 100
- FassolouShelter score 96 of 100
- SaouresShelter score 96 of 100
Sheltered beaches in Sifnos today
Which side of Sifnos is sheltered from today's wind? 12 beaches ranked live, updated every 2 hours.
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At a glance
Sifnos beaches at a glance
- 12
- Mapped beaches
- 1
- Sandy beaches
- 9
- With a bar or taverna close by
- 2
- Secluded beaches
- 9
- Parking close by
Most beaches face south-west (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 Sifnos 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
- VathyShelter score 96 of 100
- KamaresShelter score 96 of 100
- FarosShelter score 96 of 100
- HeronissosShelter score 96 of 100
- FassolouShelter score 96 of 100
- Fikiada BeachShelter score 96 of 100
Roughest
- Saoures 34
Wind from the south
- HeronissosShelter score 96 of 100
- Fikiada BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- VlychadaShelter score 96 of 100
- VroulidiaShelter score 96 of 100
- KamaresShelter score 95 of 100
- FarosShelter score 94 of 100
Wind from the west
- ApokoftoShelter score 96 of 100
- VlychoShelter score 96 of 100
- SaouresShelter score 96 of 100
- HeronissosShelter score 95 of 100
- Platis GialosShelter score 95 of 100
- FarosShelter score 93 of 100
Roughest
Beach guides
More guides for Sifnos
A guide for every kind of beach, each one re-ranked live for today's wind.
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Sifnos, month by month
The average temperature of the sea near the beaches of Sifnos, from 30 years of satellite measurements (NOAA, 1991–2020).
Warm-water seasonJun – Sept≥ 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° | 19° | 17° |
The sea is 22 °C or warmer from June 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 Sifnos
Sifnos 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 Sifnos is May, with an average wind of 17 km/h. The windiest is August, at 22 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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Sifnos: wind and weather month by month
Average conditions for every month near Sifnos, 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 | 25 km/h NW | 13° | 16 °C | 3.3 | Quiet |
| February | 26 km/h NW | 13° | 16 °C | 2.9 | Quiet |
| March | 23 km/h NW | 14° | 16 °C | 1.7 | Quiet |
| April | 21 km/h NW | 16° | 17 °C | 1.0 | Quiet |
| May | 17 km/h NW | 19° | 19 °C | 0.6 | Moderate |
| June | 18 km/h N | 23° | 22 °C | 0.2 | Busy |
| July | 22 km/h N | 25° | 24 °C | 0.1 | Peak |
| August | 22 km/h N | 26° | 24 °C | 0.1 | Peak |
| September | 21 km/h N | 24° | 24 °C | 0.6 | Busy |
| October | 22 km/h N | 21° | 22 °C | 1.6 | Moderate |
| November | 22 km/h NW | 18° | 19 °C | 2.3 | Quiet |
| December | 24 km/h NW | 15° | 17 °C | 3.1 | 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.
Sifnos: November through the years
Average conditions for November near Sifnos, 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 | 19 km/h SW | 20° | 2.9 |
| 2024 | 25 km/h N | 18° | 1.7 |
| 2023 | 22 km/h SW | 20° | 2.1 |
| 2022 | 23 km/h N | 18° | 2.3 |
| 2021 | 22 km/h N | 18° | 1.8 |
| 2020 | 27 km/h N | 18° | 0.9 |
| 2019 | 17 km/h S | 20° | 3.4 |
| 2018 | 27 km/h N | 17° | 2.8 |
| 2017 | 18 km/h W | 17° | 2.6 |
| 2016 | 22 km/h N | 18° | 1.5 |
| 2015 | 22 km/h NW | 18° | 1.5 |
| 2014 | 22 km/h N | 17° | 1.4 |
| 2013 | 21 km/h NE | 19° | 2.7 |
| 2012 | 24 km/h N | 19° | 2.1 |
| 2011 | 28 km/h N | 15° | 0.3 |
| 2010 | 19 km/h S | 19° | 1.6 |
| 2009 | 21 km/h NW | 18° | 2.1 |
| 2008 | 19 km/h NW | 18° | 1.2 |
| 2007 | 22 km/h NW | 17° | 2.8 |
| 2006 | 19 km/h N | 16° | 1.6 |
| 2005 | 25 km/h NW | 16° | 6.3 |
| 2004 | 23 km/h NW | 18° | 3.0 |
| 2003 | 19 km/h N | 17° | 1.8 |
| 2002 | 18 km/h SW | 19° | 3.9 |
| 2001 | 23 km/h W | 17° | 4.2 |
Every beach
Beaches on Sifnos
12 beaches mapped. The most sheltered first, then every other beach with a name; each one opens its own page.
- VathySheltered in 8 of 8 winds
- FarosSheltered in 8 of 8 winds
- FassolouSheltered in 8 of 8 winds
- HeronissosSheltered in 8 of 8 winds
- ApokoftoSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- Fikiada BeachSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- KamaresSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- Platis GialosSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- VlychoSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- VroulidiaSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- SaouresSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- VlychadaSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
Which side of Sifnos is sheltered in a north wind?
In a strong north wind the beaches of Sifnos facing south-west and south-east stay most sheltered: Faros, Fassolou, and Heronissos. 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 Sifnos?
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 Sifnos 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 Sifnos?
In the swimming season (May to October) the least windy month on Sifnos is May, with an average wind of 17 km/h. The windiest is August, at 22 km/h. The wind is usually lighter in the morning and builds up in the afternoon, so go early on windy days.
When is Sifnos least crowded?
Sifnos 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 Sifnos?
The sea is 22 °C or warmer from June to September, and warmest in August, at about 24 °C.
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