Seasonal· Samos· Greece — Dodecanese, Sporades & North Aegean

Sea of Samos Cruising Seasons

37° 36.0′ N · 26° 45.0′ E · approximate

The Sea of Samos - bounded by Samos, the Turkish coast, Leros and Fourni - is generally less windy than the Ikaria Sea to its west, except in the Fourni-Samos channel.

Dodecanese

Practical

Best months are May-June and September-October: less meltemi and empty anchorages. August is the worst: several meltemi gales plus every harbour and anchorage crowded with Greek and European holidaymakers. Late October brings southerly winds and occasionally severe thunderstorms - always have two anchorages in mind, one sheltered from the north and one from the south. October to mid-May, northerlies and southerlies are equally likely; winter winds of force 10 are not uncommon. Position is a central point in the Sea of Samos (approx).

Best for

Choosing when to come

Season

Best May-June and September-October

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