Wind from the north
- AkrogialiShelter score 96 of 100
- Kineta's BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- ProsiliShelter score 96 of 100
- VardariShelter score 96 of 100
- Paralia Porto GermenoShelter score 89 of 100
- PsathaShelter score 85 of 100
Sheltered beaches in West Attica today
Which side of West Attica is sheltered from today's wind? 15 beaches ranked live, updated every 2 hours.
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At a glance
West Attica beaches at a glance
- 15
- Mapped beaches
- 5
- Sandy beaches
- 2
- Pebble beaches
- 8
- With a bar or taverna close by
- 4
- Parking close by
Most beaches face south-east (6). 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 West Attica 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
- Paralia Porto GermenoShelter score 96 of 100
- PsathaShelter score 96 of 100
- Paralia Porto Germeno 2Shelter score 96 of 100
- ProsiliShelter score 95 of 100
- VardariShelter score 75 of 100
Wind from the south
- Paralia Porto Germeno 2Shelter score 95 of 100
- Paralia Porto GermenoShelter score 92 of 100
- PsathaShelter score 88 of 100
- ProsiliShelter score 80 of 100
- AkrogialiShelter score 73 of 100
Roughest
Wind from the west
- ProsiliShelter score 96 of 100
- AkrogialiShelter score 95 of 100
- Kineta's BeachShelter score 94 of 100
- VardariShelter score 93 of 100
Roughest
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A guide for every kind of beach, each one re-ranked live for today's wind.
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in West Attica, month by month
The average temperature of the sea near the beaches of West Attica, from 30 years of satellite measurements (NOAA, 1991–2020).
Warm-water seasonJun – Oct≥ 22 °C
Warmest month26 °CAugust
Coldest month14 °CFebruary
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15° | 14° | 15° | 16° | 18° | 22° | 25° | 26° | 25° | 23° | 20° | 17° |
The sea is 22 °C or warmer from June to October, and warmest in August, at about 26 °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 West Attica
In the swimming season (May to October) the least windy month on West Attica is June, with an average wind of 11 km/h. The windiest is October, at 14 km/h. The wind is usually lighter in the morning and builds up in the afternoon, so go early on windy days.
- Sea temperature
West Attica: wind and weather month by month
Average conditions for every month near West Attica, 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18 km/h N | 9° | 15 °C | 1.8 |
| February | 17 km/h NE | 10° | 14 °C | 1.6 |
| March | 15 km/h NE | 12° | 15 °C | 1.7 |
| April | 13 km/h NE | 14° | 16 °C | 1.2 |
| May | 11 km/h N | 19° | 18 °C | 1.0 |
| June | 11 km/h NE | 24° | 22 °C | 1.0 |
| July | 11 km/h NE | 27° | 25 °C | 0.8 |
| August | 12 km/h NE | 27° | 26 °C | 0.7 |
| September | 13 km/h NE | 23° | 25 °C | 1.7 |
| October | 14 km/h NE | 19° | 23 °C | 2.0 |
| November | 15 km/h NE | 15° | 20 °C | 1.7 |
| December | 17 km/h N | 11° | 17 °C | 2.1 |
Historical data: NASA POWER, CC BY 4.0.
West Attica: November through the years
Average conditions for November near West Attica, from 25 years of satellite-based weather data (2001–2025).
On average 15 km/h and 15° in November. Least windy year on record: 2009 · windiest: 2001.
Show all 25 years
| Year | Wind | Temp | Rain (mm/day) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 km/h S | 16° | 2.4 |
| 2024 | 16 km/h NE | 15° | 3.3 |
| 2023 | 18 km/h W | 17° | 1.1 |
| 2022 | 17 km/h NE | 16° | 2.6 |
| 2021 | 15 km/h NE | 15° | 1.6 |
| 2020 | 17 km/h NE | 15° | 1.0 |
| 2019 | 14 km/h S | 18° | 3.1 |
| 2018 | 17 km/h NE | 15° | 2.3 |
| 2017 | 14 km/h SE | 14° | 3.5 |
| 2016 | 14 km/h NE | 14° | 1.6 |
| 2015 | 14 km/h NW | 16° | 1.2 |
| 2014 | 13 km/h E | 14° | 1.4 |
| 2013 | 16 km/h E | 16° | 1.3 |
| 2012 | 16 km/h NE | 16° | 2.2 |
| 2011 | 15 km/h NE | 12° | 0.1 |
| 2010 | 13 km/h SW | 16° | 0.9 |
| 2009 | 12 km/h SW | 15° | 1.0 |
| 2008 | 14 km/h NE | 15° | 1.1 |
| 2007 | 16 km/h N | 13° | 2.6 |
| 2006 | 15 km/h N | 13° | 0.6 |
| 2005 | 14 km/h E | 13° | 2.8 |
| 2004 | 17 km/h N | 14° | 0.7 |
| 2003 | 14 km/h E | 15° | 1.1 |
| 2002 | 13 km/h N | 15° | 2.5 |
| 2001 | 19 km/h N | 13° | 1.3 |
Every beach
Beaches on West Attica
15 beaches mapped. The most sheltered first, then every other beach with a name; each one opens its own page.
Which side of West Attica is sheltered in a north wind?
In a strong north wind the beaches of West Attica facing south-east and south stay most sheltered: Akrogiali, Beach near Galini (2), and Beach near Galini (3). 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 West Attica?
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 West Attica 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 West Attica?
In the swimming season (May to October) the least windy month on West Attica is June, with an average wind of 11 km/h. The windiest is October, at 14 km/h. The wind is usually lighter in the morning and builds up in the afternoon, so go early on windy days.
How warm is the sea in West Attica?
The sea is 22 °C or warmer from June to October, and warmest in August, at about 26 °C.
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