Wind from the north
- DianiskariShelter score 96 of 100
- KolokithaShelter score 91 of 100
- VagiShelter score 82 of 100
- PelekitiShelter score 77 of 100
Sheltered beaches in Spinalonga Peninsula today
Which side of Spinalonga Peninsula is sheltered from today's wind? 4 beaches ranked live, updated every 2 hours.
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At a glance
Spinalonga Peninsula beaches at a glance
- 4
- Mapped beaches
- 1
- Sandy beaches
- 2
- Secluded beaches
- 1
- Parking close by
Most beaches face north-east (2). 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 Spinalonga Peninsula 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
- DianiskariShelter score 96 of 100
- PelekitiShelter score 96 of 100
- KolokithaShelter score 91 of 100
Roughest
- Vagi 0
Wind from the south
Wind from the west
- KolokithaShelter score 96 of 100
- DianiskariShelter score 96 of 100
- PelekitiShelter score 96 of 100
- VagiShelter score 96 of 100
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Spinalonga Peninsula, month by month
The average temperature of the sea near the beaches of Spinalonga Peninsula, from 30 years of satellite measurements (NOAA, 1991–2020).
Warm-water seasonJun – Oct≥ 22 °C
Warmest month25 °CAugust
Coldest month16 °CFebruary
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16° | 16° | 16° | 17° | 19° | 22° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 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 Spinalonga Peninsula
Spinalonga Peninsula 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 Spinalonga Peninsula is May, with an average wind of 17 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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Spinalonga Peninsula: wind and weather month by month
Average conditions for every month near Spinalonga Peninsula, 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 | 24 km/h W | 14° | 16 °C | 3.0 | Quiet |
| February | 24 km/h NW | 13° | 16 °C | 2.8 | Quiet |
| March | 22 km/h NW | 14° | 16 °C | 1.5 | Quiet |
| April | 19 km/h NW | 16° | 17 °C | 0.8 | Quiet |
| May | 17 km/h NW | 20° | 19 °C | 0.6 | Moderate |
| June | 19 km/h NW | 23° | 22 °C | 0.3 | Busy |
| July | 22 km/h NW | 25° | 25 °C | 0.1 | Peak |
| August | 21 km/h NW | 26° | 25 °C | 0.2 | Peak |
| September | 20 km/h NW | 24° | 25 °C | 0.7 | Busy |
| October | 18 km/h NW | 21° | 23 °C | 1.5 | Moderate |
| November | 19 km/h NW | 18° | 20 °C | 1.9 | Quiet |
| December | 23 km/h NW | 15° | 18 °C | 3.0 | Quiet |
Historical data: NASA POWER, CC BY 4.0. Visitor levels are nights spent in tourist accommodation in the Crete 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.
Spinalonga Peninsula: November through the years
Average conditions for November near Spinalonga Peninsula, from 25 years of satellite-based weather data (2001–2025).
On average 19 km/h and 18° 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 | 20° | 2.4 |
| 2024 | 21 km/h NW | 18° | 0.9 |
| 2023 | 20 km/h W | 21° | 1.1 |
| 2022 | 19 km/h NW | 19° | 1.4 |
| 2021 | 18 km/h NW | 19° | 1.5 |
| 2020 | 22 km/h N | 18° | 2.4 |
| 2019 | 16 km/h SW | 21° | 1.7 |
| 2018 | 21 km/h NW | 18° | 3.0 |
| 2017 | 18 km/h W | 18° | 1.1 |
| 2016 | 19 km/h NW | 18° | 1.8 |
| 2015 | 19 km/h NW | 19° | 1.0 |
| 2014 | 19 km/h NW | 18° | 1.5 |
| 2013 | 18 km/h W | 19° | 1.5 |
| 2012 | 22 km/h N | 19° | 1.7 |
| 2011 | 22 km/h N | 16° | 1.4 |
| 2010 | 18 km/h SW | 20° | 1.3 |
| 2009 | 21 km/h NW | 18° | 1.6 |
| 2008 | 18 km/h NW | 19° | 1.6 |
| 2007 | 20 km/h W | 18° | 3.3 |
| 2006 | 18 km/h NW | 16° | 1.5 |
| 2005 | 23 km/h NW | 17° | 2.8 |
| 2004 | 21 km/h NW | 18° | 3.3 |
| 2003 | 16 km/h N | 18° | 2.3 |
| 2002 | 17 km/h SW | 19° | 2.0 |
| 2001 | 22 km/h W | 18° | 4.3 |
Every beach
Beaches on Spinalonga Peninsula
4 beaches mapped. The most sheltered first, then every other beach with a name; each one opens its own page.
Which side of Spinalonga Peninsula is sheltered in a north wind?
In a strong north wind the beaches of Spinalonga Peninsula facing south and north-east stay most sheltered: Dianiskari, Kolokitha, and Vagi. 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 Spinalonga Peninsula?
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 Spinalonga Peninsula 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 Spinalonga Peninsula?
In the swimming season (May to October) the least windy month on Spinalonga Peninsula is May, with an average wind of 17 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 Spinalonga Peninsula least crowded?
Spinalonga Peninsula 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 Spinalonga Peninsula?
The sea is 22 °C or warmer from June to October, and warmest in August, at about 25 °C.
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