Wind from the north
- Aghios GeorgiosShelter score 96 of 100
- Aghios PanteleimonasShelter score 96 of 100
- DialiskariShelter score 96 of 100
- SantorineikaShelter score 96 of 100
- MaltaShelter score 95 of 100
Sheltered beaches in Sikinos today
Which side of Sikinos is sheltered from today's wind? 6 beaches ranked live, updated every 2 hours.
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At a glance
Sikinos beaches at a glance
- 6
- Mapped beaches
- 4
- Sandy beaches
- 2
- With a bar or taverna close by
- 3
- Secluded beaches
Most beaches face south-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 Sikinos 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
- SantorineikaShelter score 96 of 100
- Aghios PanteleimonasShelter score 95 of 100
- Aghios GeorgiosShelter score 65 of 100
- DialiskariShelter score 64 of 100
Wind from the south
- MaltaShelter score 96 of 100
- SantorineikaShelter score 96 of 100
- DialiskariShelter score 95 of 100
Roughest
Wind from the west
- Aghios GeorgiosShelter score 96 of 100
- Aghios PanteleimonasShelter score 96 of 100
- DialiskariShelter score 96 of 100
- MaltaShelter score 96 of 100
- SantorineikaShelter score 68 of 100
Beach guides
More guides for Sikinos
A guide for every kind of beach, each one re-ranked live for today's wind.
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Sikinos, month by month
The average temperature of the sea near the beaches of Sikinos, 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° | 20° | 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 Sikinos
Sikinos 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 Sikinos is May, with an average wind of 18 km/h. The windiest is July, 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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Sikinos: wind and weather month by month
Average conditions for every month near Sikinos, 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 | 3.0 | Quiet |
| February | 26 km/h NW | 14° | 16 °C | 2.7 | Quiet |
| March | 24 km/h NW | 15° | 16 °C | 1.5 | Quiet |
| April | 21 km/h NW | 16° | 17 °C | 0.9 | Quiet |
| May | 18 km/h NW | 19° | 19 °C | 0.6 | Moderate |
| June | 19 km/h NW | 23° | 22 °C | 0.2 | Busy |
| July | 22 km/h N | 26° | 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 | 21 km/h N | 21° | 22 °C | 1.5 | Moderate |
| November | 22 km/h NW | 18° | 20 °C | 2.2 | Quiet |
| December | 25 km/h NW | 15° | 17 °C | 3.0 | 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.
Sikinos: November through the years
Average conditions for November near Sikinos, 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° | 2.4 |
| 2024 | 25 km/h N | 18° | 1.3 |
| 2023 | 23 km/h W | 21° | 1.6 |
| 2022 | 22 km/h NW | 19° | 2.2 |
| 2021 | 21 km/h N | 18° | 1.3 |
| 2020 | 26 km/h N | 18° | 0.9 |
| 2019 | 17 km/h S | 21° | 2.9 |
| 2018 | 26 km/h N | 18° | 2.9 |
| 2017 | 19 km/h W | 18° | 2.1 |
| 2016 | 22 km/h NW | 18° | 1.5 |
| 2015 | 21 km/h NW | 19° | 1.0 |
| 2014 | 22 km/h N | 18° | 1.4 |
| 2013 | 21 km/h W | 19° | 2.5 |
| 2012 | 24 km/h N | 19° | 1.9 |
| 2011 | 27 km/h N | 15° | 0.5 |
| 2010 | 19 km/h S | 20° | 1.5 |
| 2009 | 22 km/h NW | 18° | 1.9 |
| 2008 | 18 km/h NW | 18° | 1.4 |
| 2007 | 22 km/h NW | 17° | 3.6 |
| 2006 | 19 km/h NW | 16° | 1.5 |
| 2005 | 25 km/h NW | 17° | 5.0 |
| 2004 | 24 km/h NW | 18° | 2.7 |
| 2003 | 19 km/h N | 18° | 2.2 |
| 2002 | 18 km/h SW | 19° | 4.1 |
| 2001 | 23 km/h W | 17° | 4.0 |
Every beach
Beaches on Sikinos
6 beaches mapped. The most sheltered first, then every other beach with a name; each one opens its own page.
Which side of Sikinos is sheltered in a north wind?
In a strong north wind the beaches of Sikinos facing south-east and south stay most sheltered: Aghios Georgios, Aghios Panteleimonas, and Beach near Alopronia. 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 Sikinos?
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 Sikinos 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 Sikinos?
In the swimming season (May to October) the least windy month on Sikinos is May, with an average wind of 18 km/h. The windiest is July, 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 Sikinos least crowded?
Sikinos 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 Sikinos?
The sea is 22 °C or warmer from June to September, and warmest in August, at about 24 °C.
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