Seasonal· Kastellorizo (Megisti)· Greece — Dodecanese, Sporades & North Aegean
Kastellorizo summer winds
36° 7.8′ N · 29° 33.0′ E · approximate
Unlike the Aegean, Kastellorizo sees a weak, inconsistent meltemi. Summer brings light-to-moderate breezes with afternoon sea breezes from S or SW, and more calms. In winter, frontal systems swing the wind SE–SW ahead of fronts and W–NW behind.
Practical
Position approx: open water south-west of the island. Sailboatliveaboard's guide: tidal range 0.1–0.3 m; currents low (0.2–0.8 kn), setting S–SW under northerlies and reversing north under S–SE winds; enclosed harbour unaffected. Summer daytime 30–35 °C with nights above 24 °C. Plan the 68–73 nm passage from Rhodes or Lindos with this lighter pattern in mind. Strong gusts are reported in the harbour approach (mySea).
Best for
Planning the passage east
Season
Summer light/variable; winter frontal
Nearby
- Blue Cave (Kastellorizo)1.2 NM away
- Little Paris taverna (Kastellorizo)2.2 NM away
- Agios Elias sea-jump (Kastellorizo, July)2.3 NM away
- Alexandra's Restaurant (Kastellorizo)2.3 NM away
- Billy's Restaurant (Kastellorizo)2.3 NM away
- Kastellorizo Bakery2.3 NM away
- Kastellorizo harbourfront tavernas2.3 NM away
- Kavidas & Tiramolas supermarkets (Kastellorizo)2.3 NM away