Wind from the north
- EristosCalm score 96 of 100
- Agia PetrosCalm score 96 of 100
- Agios SergiosCalm score 96 of 100
- Kokkini BeachCalm score 96 of 100
- LimenariCalm score 96 of 100
- Paralia Agios SergiosCalm score 96 of 100
Roughest
Calm beaches in Tilos today
Which side of Tilos is sheltered from today's wind? 20 beaches ranked live, updated every 2 hours.
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At a glance
Tilos beaches at a glance
- 20
- Mapped beaches
- 1
- Pebble beaches
- 1
- With a bar or taverna close by
- 16
- Secluded beaches
- 1
- Parking close by
Most beaches face south (8). Wind from that side reaches them first; wind from the opposite side leaves them calm.
Shelter by wind direction
Which beaches are calm in each wind?
Wind direction decides everything. These are the Tilos beaches that stay calmest, 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
- Agios SergiosCalm score 96 of 100
- LimenariCalm score 96 of 100
- Louboudi BeachCalm score 96 of 100
- Paralia Agios SergiosCalm score 96 of 100
- Paralia LimenariCalm score 96 of 100
- Paralia Stavros BeachCalm score 96 of 100
Roughest
Wind from the south
- Lethra BeachCalm score 96 of 100
- LivadiaCalm score 96 of 100
- Louboudi BeachCalm score 96 of 100
- Paralia LethraCalm score 96 of 100
- PlakaCalm score 96 of 100
- SkafiCalm score 96 of 100
Roughest
Wind from the west
- Kokkini BeachCalm score 96 of 100
- Lethra BeachCalm score 96 of 100
- Louboudi BeachCalm score 96 of 100
- Paralia LethraCalm score 96 of 100
- Paralia Stavros BeachCalm score 96 of 100
- PlakaCalm score 96 of 100
Beach guides
More guides for Tilos
A guide for every kind of beach, each one re-ranked live for today's wind.
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Tilos, month by month
The average temperature of the sea near the beaches of Tilos, from 30 years of satellite measurements (NOAA, 1991–2020).
Warm-water seasonJul – Oct≥ 22 °C
Warmest month25 °CAugust
Coldest month17 °CMarch
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18° | 17° | 17° | 17° | 19° | 22° | 24° | 25° | 25° | 23° | 21° | 19° |
The sea is 22 °C or warmer from July 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 Tilos
Tilos is busiest in August. In May and October there are about half as many visitors, or fewer. For a calm sea and fewer people, the best months are May and October.
In the swimming season (May to October) the calmest month on Tilos 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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Tilos: wind and weather month by month
Average conditions for every month near Tilos, 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 | 23 km/h W | 14° | 18 °C | 4.7 | Quiet |
| February | 23 km/h NW | 14° | 17 °C | 3.4 | Quiet |
| March | 22 km/h NW | 15° | 17 °C | 1.9 | Quiet |
| April | 19 km/h NW | 17° | 17 °C | 1.2 | Quiet |
| May | 17 km/h NW | 20° | 19 °C | 0.7 | Moderate |
| June | 19 km/h NW | 24° | 22 °C | 0.2 | Busy |
| July | 22 km/h NW | 26° | 24 °C | 0.1 | Peak |
| August | 21 km/h NW | 27° | 25 °C | 0.1 | Peak |
| September | 21 km/h NW | 25° | 25 °C | 0.6 | Busy |
| October | 18 km/h NW | 22° | 23 °C | 1.5 | Moderate |
| November | 19 km/h NW | 19° | 21 °C | 3.0 | Quiet |
| December | 22 km/h W | 15° | 19 °C | 4.8 | 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.
Tilos: November through the years
Average conditions for November near Tilos, from 25 years of satellite-based weather data (2001–2025).
On average 19 km/h and 19° in November. Calmest year on record: 2019 · windiest: 2005.
Show all 25 years
| Year | Wind | Temp | Rain (mm/day) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 km/h W | 20° | 1.9 |
| 2024 | 19 km/h NW | 19° | 3.0 |
| 2023 | 21 km/h SW | 21° | 4.3 |
| 2022 | 19 km/h W | 19° | 4.3 |
| 2021 | 18 km/h W | 20° | 1.8 |
| 2020 | 18 km/h N | 19° | 0.8 |
| 2019 | 15 km/h S | 21° | 3.3 |
| 2018 | 20 km/h NW | 19° | 4.6 |
| 2017 | 19 km/h W | 18° | 2.8 |
| 2016 | 19 km/h W | 18° | 2.4 |
| 2015 | 20 km/h NW | 20° | 1.4 |
| 2014 | 19 km/h NW | 18° | 2.8 |
| 2013 | 19 km/h S | 19° | 6.5 |
| 2012 | 20 km/h N | 20° | 1.9 |
| 2011 | 20 km/h N | 17° | 0.9 |
| 2010 | 19 km/h S | 20° | 1.1 |
| 2009 | 21 km/h NW | 19° | 2.7 |
| 2008 | 19 km/h W | 19° | 2.6 |
| 2007 | 20 km/h W | 18° | 4.8 |
| 2006 | 18 km/h NW | 17° | 1.4 |
| 2005 | 24 km/h NW | 16° | 3.4 |
| 2004 | 19 km/h NW | 18° | 4.4 |
| 2003 | 18 km/h N | 18° | 0.9 |
| 2002 | 18 km/h W | 19° | 4.2 |
| 2001 | 24 km/h W | 18° | 6.4 |
Every beach
Beaches on Tilos
20 beaches mapped. The most sheltered first, then every other beach with a name; each one opens its own page.
- Agios SergiosCalm in 7 of 8 winds
- LimenariCalm in 7 of 8 winds
- Paralia Agios SergiosCalm in 7 of 8 winds
- Paralia LimenariCalm in 7 of 8 winds
- Paralia Stavros BeachCalm in 7 of 8 winds
- Skokkini BeachCalm in 7 of 8 winds
- StavrosCalm in 7 of 8 winds
- Agia PetrosCalm in 6 of 8 winds
- EristosCalm in 6 of 8 winds
- Kokkini BeachCalm in 6 of 8 winds
- Lethra BeachCalm in 6 of 8 winds
- LivadiaCalm in 6 of 8 winds
- Louboudi BeachCalm in 6 of 8 winds
- Paralia LethraCalm in 6 of 8 winds
- Paralia TholosCalm in 6 of 8 winds
- PlakaCalm in 6 of 8 winds
- SkafiCalm in 6 of 8 winds
- Skafi BeachCalm in 6 of 8 winds
- TholosCalm in 6 of 8 winds
Which side of Tilos is calmest in a north wind?
In a strong north wind the beaches of Tilos facing south and east stay calmest: Agia Petros, Agios Sergios, and Eristos. Beaches facing north are exposed to it.
How do you know which beaches are calm?
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 Tilos?
The direction more than the strength. A beach is rough when the wind blows from the open sea towards it and calm when land lies upwind, so on a windy day one side of Tilos can be flat while the other has waves. That is why this page lists the calmest and roughest beaches for each wind direction, and the live ranking above applies today's forecast.
When is the sea calmest on Tilos?
In the swimming season (May to October) the calmest month on Tilos 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 Tilos least crowded?
Tilos is busiest in August. In May and October there are about half as many visitors, or fewer. For a calm sea and fewer people, the best months are May and October.
How warm is the sea in Tilos?
The sea is 22 °C or warmer from July to October, and warmest in August, at about 25 °C.
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