Wind from the north
- Dafni BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- Laganas beachShelter score 96 of 100
- Kalamaki BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- Porto RoxaShelter score 96 of 100
- Porto LimnionasShelter score 96 of 100
- Porto VromiShelter score 96 of 100
Roughest
Sheltered beaches in Zakynthos today
Which side of Zakynthos is sheltered from today's wind? 45 beaches ranked live, updated every 2 hours.
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At a glance
Zakynthos beaches at a glance
- 45
- Mapped beaches
- 4
- Sandy beaches
- 2
- Pebble beaches
- 31
- With a bar or taverna close by
- 2
- Secluded beaches
- 1
- With a lifeguard
- 30
- Parking close by
Most beaches face north-east (13). 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 Zakynthos 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
- Porto RoxaShelter score 96 of 100
- XigiaShelter score 96 of 100
- Porto LimnionasShelter score 96 of 100
- Porto VromiShelter score 96 of 100
- AtsinganosShelter score 96 of 100
- Plakaki BeachShelter score 96 of 100
Roughest
Wind from the south
- Alykes beachShelter score 96 of 100
- Tsivili beachShelter score 96 of 100
- Alykanas beachShelter score 96 of 100
- AmmoudiShelter score 96 of 100
- Banana BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- Plaka/PerivolakiaShelter score 96 of 100
Roughest
Wind from the west
- AmmoudiShelter score 96 of 100
- St. Nicholas BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- Agios Nikolaos-Volimes beachShelter score 96 of 100
- Keri beachShelter score 96 of 100
- Little XigiaShelter score 96 of 100
- Porto RoxaShelter score 96 of 100
Roughest
Beach guides
More guides for Zakynthos
A guide for every kind of beach, each one re-ranked live for today's wind.
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Zakynthos, month by month
The average temperature of the sea near the beaches of Zakynthos, from 30 years of satellite measurements (NOAA, 1991–2020).
Warm-water seasonJun – Oct≥ 22 °C
Warmest month26 °CAugust
Coldest month15 °CFebruary
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16° | 15° | 15° | 16° | 19° | 22° | 25° | 26° | 25° | 23° | 20° | 18° |
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 Zakynthos
Zakynthos 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 Zakynthos is June, with an average wind of 13 km/h. The windiest is October, at 16 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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Zakynthos: wind and weather month by month
Average conditions for every month near Zakynthos, 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 | 22 km/h W | 13° | 16 °C | 3.8 | Quiet |
| February | 21 km/h SW | 13° | 15 °C | 2.9 | Quiet |
| March | 19 km/h W | 14° | 15 °C | 2.3 | Quiet |
| April | 16 km/h W | 16° | 16 °C | 1.3 | Quiet |
| May | 14 km/h NW | 19° | 19 °C | 0.9 | Moderate |
| June | 13 km/h NW | 24° | 22 °C | 0.5 | Busy |
| July | 14 km/h NW | 27° | 25 °C | 0.3 | Peak |
| August | 14 km/h NW | 27° | 26 °C | 0.5 | Peak |
| September | 15 km/h NW | 25° | 25 °C | 2.3 | Busy |
| October | 16 km/h NE | 21° | 23 °C | 3.2 | Quiet |
| November | 20 km/h S | 18° | 20 °C | 4.4 | Quiet |
| December | 21 km/h W | 14° | 18 °C | 4.6 | Quiet |
Historical data: NASA POWER, CC BY 4.0. Visitor levels are nights spent in tourist accommodation in the Ionian Islands 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.
Zakynthos: November through the years
Average conditions for November near Zakynthos, from 25 years of satellite-based weather data (2001–2025).
On average 20 km/h and 18° in November. Least windy year on record: 2020 · windiest: 2004.
Show all 25 years
| Year | Wind | Temp | Rain (mm/day) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 km/h SW | 19° | 7.3 |
| 2024 | 18 km/h N | 18° | 4.3 |
| 2023 | 23 km/h W | 20° | 3.1 |
| 2022 | 20 km/h S | 19° | 4.7 |
| 2021 | 22 km/h S | 18° | 6.7 |
| 2020 | 17 km/h E | 18° | 0.7 |
| 2019 | 22 km/h S | 20° | 8.4 |
| 2018 | 20 km/h SE | 18° | 4.9 |
| 2017 | 21 km/h SW | 17° | 5.5 |
| 2016 | 18 km/h S | 18° | 4.3 |
| 2015 | 19 km/h W | 19° | 2.2 |
| 2014 | 19 km/h SE | 18° | 3.1 |
| 2013 | 21 km/h S | 19° | 6.1 |
| 2012 | 19 km/h SE | 19° | 3.0 |
| 2011 | 17 km/h E | 16° | 0.3 |
| 2010 | 22 km/h SW | 19° | 3.4 |
| 2009 | 19 km/h W | 18° | 4.1 |
| 2008 | 20 km/h S | 18° | 8.3 |
| 2007 | 20 km/h W | 17° | 4.4 |
| 2006 | 17 km/h N | 16° | 2.8 |
| 2005 | 19 km/h SW | 17° | 5.9 |
| 2004 | 23 km/h W | 18° | 5.5 |
| 2003 | 19 km/h SE | 18° | 2.9 |
| 2002 | 17 km/h S | 18° | 3.4 |
| 2001 | 22 km/h NW | 17° | 3.9 |
Every beach
Beaches on Zakynthos
45 beaches mapped. The most sheltered first, then every other beach with a name; each one opens its own page.
- Plakaki BeachSheltered in 8 of 8 winds
- Porto LimnionasSheltered in 8 of 8 winds
- Porto VromiSheltered in 8 of 8 winds
- Agios Nikolaos-Volimes beachSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- AtsinganosSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- KorakonisiSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- Selinas Filippoi BeachSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- St. George's CoveSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- Alykanas beachSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Kremidi beachSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Madrakia BeachSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Makris GialosSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Porto RomaSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Porto RoxaSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- St. Nicholas BeachSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Vathi Lagadi beachSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- XigiaSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Alykes beachSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- AmmoudiSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- Gerakas Nesting BeachSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- Kalamaki BeachSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- Keri beachSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- Marathia BeachSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- MavratzisSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- Porto KaminiaSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- VourderiSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- White BeachSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- Dafni BeachSheltered in 4 of 8 winds
- Amboula BeachSheltered in 4 of 8 winds
- Banana BeachSheltered in 4 of 8 winds
- KamarotiSheltered in 4 of 8 winds
- Laganas beachSheltered in 4 of 8 winds
- Little XigiaSheltered in 4 of 8 winds
- Plaka/PerivolakiaSheltered in 4 of 8 winds
- Porto Zoro BeachSheltered in 4 of 8 winds
- Tsivili beachSheltered in 4 of 8 winds
Which side of Zakynthos is sheltered in a north wind?
In a strong north wind the beaches of Zakynthos facing east and south stay most sheltered: Beach near Ano Vasilikos, Beach near Kalamaki, and Beach near Planos (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 Zakynthos?
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 Zakynthos 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 Zakynthos?
In the swimming season (May to October) the least windy month on Zakynthos is June, with an average wind of 13 km/h. The windiest is October, at 16 km/h. The wind is usually lighter in the morning and builds up in the afternoon, so go early on windy days.
When is Zakynthos least crowded?
Zakynthos 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 Zakynthos?
The sea is 22 °C or warmer from June to October, and warmest in August, at about 26 °C.
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