Seasonal· Astypalaia· Greece — Dodecanese, Sporades & North Aegean
Astypalaia Meltemi
36° 34.8′ N · 26° 22.5′ E · approximate
Astypalaia sits in the open sea between the Cyclades and the Dodecanese, fully exposed to the summer meltemi, which arrives from the north-west on passages to and from Kos, Nisyros and Amorgos.
Practical
Windfinder's long-term station (2011–2026) averages 12 kn from NW, with average gusts of 22 kn. Use the island's deep bays to hide: Vathy and Steno are the best-protected in northerlies (MarinaTips). Skala is exposed to W–SW. Position: the Windfinder station near the airport (approx).
Best for
Planning passages to and from Astypalaia
Season
Late May–Sep, strongest Jul–Aug
Nearby
- Maltezana Tavernas & Bakery (Astypalaia)0.3 NM away
- Plakes Beach (Astypalaia)0.3 NM away
- Steno Bay (Astypalaia)0.5 NM away
- Blue Harbour Beach (Mple Limanaki, Astypalaia)0.6 NM away
- Maltezana (Analipsi) Bay & Quay (Astypalaia)0.6 NM away
- Psili Ammos Beach (Astypalaia)0.8 NM away
- Analipsi North Cove (Astypalaia)1.2 NM away
- Vai Beach (Analipsi, Astypalaia)1.3 NM away