Wind from the north
- Molos BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- KalogriaShelter score 96 of 100
- Agios FokasShelter score 96 of 100
- AcherounesShelter score 96 of 100
- PevkosShelter score 96 of 100
- AgalipaShelter score 96 of 100
Roughest
Sheltered beaches in Skyros today
Which side of Skyros is sheltered from today's wind? 24 beaches ranked live, updated every 2 hours.
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At a glance
Skyros beaches at a glance
- 24
- Mapped beaches
- 5
- Sandy beaches
- 1
- Pebble beaches
- 11
- With a bar or taverna close by
- 1
- Secluded beaches
- 6
- Parking close by
Most beaches face east (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 Skyros 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
- KalogriaShelter score 96 of 100
- PevkosShelter score 96 of 100
- AgalipaShelter score 96 of 100
- Agios PetrosShelter score 96 of 100
- MarkesiShelter score 96 of 100
- Mikri AgalipaShelter score 96 of 100
Roughest
Wind from the south
- GyrismataShelter score 96 of 100
- Achilli BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- Agios PetrosShelter score 96 of 100
- BasalesShelter score 96 of 100
- KareflouShelter score 96 of 100
- Mikri AgalipaShelter score 96 of 100
Roughest
- Agios Fokas 6
- Renes 33
Wind from the west
- GyrismataShelter score 96 of 100
- Molos BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- MagaziaShelter score 96 of 100
- Pouria BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- BasalesShelter score 96 of 100
- FokiotrypaShelter score 96 of 100
Roughest
- Agios Petros 0
- Markesi 0
- Agalipa 34
Beach guides
More guides for Skyros
A guide for every kind of beach, each one re-ranked live for today's wind.
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Skyros, month by month
The average temperature of the sea near the beaches of Skyros, from 30 years of satellite measurements (NOAA, 1991–2020).
Warm-water seasonJul – Sept≥ 22 °C
Warmest month25 °CAugust
Coldest month15 °CMarch
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15° | 15° | 15° | 15° | 18° | 22° | 24° | 25° | 23° | 21° | 18° | 16° |
The sea is 22 °C or warmer from July 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 Skyros
Skyros is busiest in August. In May, June, 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 September.
In the swimming season (May to October) the least windy month on Skyros is June, with an average wind of 16 km/h. The windiest is October, at 21 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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Skyros: wind and weather month by month
Average conditions for every month near Skyros, 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 NE | 12° | 15 °C | 3.0 | Quiet |
| February | 25 km/h NE | 12° | 15 °C | 2.9 | Quiet |
| March | 22 km/h NE | 13° | 15 °C | 2.1 | Quiet |
| April | 19 km/h N | 15° | 15 °C | 1.4 | Quiet |
| May | 16 km/h N | 19° | 18 °C | 0.8 | Quiet |
| June | 16 km/h N | 23° | 22 °C | 0.9 | Moderate |
| July | 18 km/h N | 25° | 24 °C | 0.5 | Busy |
| August | 20 km/h N | 26° | 25 °C | 0.5 | Peak |
| September | 19 km/h N | 23° | 23 °C | 1.8 | Moderate |
| October | 21 km/h NE | 20° | 21 °C | 2.3 | Quiet |
| November | 22 km/h NE | 16° | 18 °C | 2.5 | Quiet |
| December | 24 km/h NE | 13° | 16 °C | 3.6 | Quiet |
Historical data: NASA POWER, CC BY 4.0. Visitor levels are nights spent in tourist accommodation in the Central Greece 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.
Skyros: November through the years
Average conditions for November near Skyros, from 25 years of satellite-based weather data (2001–2025).
On average 22 km/h and 16° in November. Least windy year on record: 2002 · windiest: 2018.
Show all 25 years
| Year | Wind | Temp | Rain (mm/day) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 km/h S | 18° | 2.5 |
| 2024 | 25 km/h NE | 16° | 3.5 |
| 2023 | 22 km/h SW | 19° | 1.4 |
| 2022 | 24 km/h NE | 17° | 2.9 |
| 2021 | 23 km/h NE | 16° | 2.0 |
| 2020 | 28 km/h NE | 16° | 1.5 |
| 2019 | 19 km/h S | 19° | 4.5 |
| 2018 | 28 km/h NE | 16° | 2.9 |
| 2017 | 18 km/h SE | 16° | 3.9 |
| 2016 | 22 km/h NE | 16° | 2.5 |
| 2015 | 22 km/h N | 17° | 1.1 |
| 2014 | 19 km/h NE | 15° | 2.1 |
| 2013 | 23 km/h E | 17° | 2.3 |
| 2012 | 24 km/h NE | 18° | 3.0 |
| 2011 | 27 km/h NE | 13° | 0.1 |
| 2010 | 19 km/h S | 18° | 1.5 |
| 2009 | 18 km/h S | 17° | 1.4 |
| 2008 | 21 km/h NE | 16° | 1.9 |
| 2007 | 23 km/h NE | 15° | 2.9 |
| 2006 | 21 km/h N | 14° | 1.2 |
| 2005 | 22 km/h NE | 15° | 6.2 |
| 2004 | 23 km/h N | 16° | 1.7 |
| 2003 | 21 km/h NE | 16° | 0.8 |
| 2002 | 17 km/h S | 17° | 4.6 |
| 2001 | 25 km/h NE | 15° | 5.2 |
Every beach
Beaches on Skyros
24 beaches mapped. The most sheltered first, then every other beach with a name; each one opens its own page.
- Achilli BeachSheltered in 8 of 8 winds
- PetritsaSheltered in 8 of 8 winds
- KalogriaSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- MarkesiSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- Mikri AgalipaSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- PevkosSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- RenesSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- Agios FokasSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- AcherounesSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- AgalipaSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- FokiotrypaSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- KalamitsaSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- PalamariSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- GyrismataSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- Molos BeachSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- Agios PetrosSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- BasalesSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- MagaziaSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- KareflouSheltered in 4 of 8 winds
- Pouria BeachSheltered in 4 of 8 winds
Which side of Skyros is sheltered in a north wind?
In a strong north wind the beaches of Skyros facing east and south-west stay most sheltered: Acherounes, Agalipa, and Agios Fokas. 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 Skyros?
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 Skyros 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 Skyros?
In the swimming season (May to October) the least windy month on Skyros is June, with an average wind of 16 km/h. The windiest is October, at 21 km/h. The wind is usually lighter in the morning and builds up in the afternoon, so go early on windy days.
When is Skyros least crowded?
Skyros is busiest in August. In May, June, 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 September.
How warm is the sea in Skyros?
The sea is 22 °C or warmer from July to September, and warmest in August, at about 25 °C.
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