Seasonal· Saronic Gulf· Greece — Ionian, Saronic & Argolic

Saronic Meltemi (mid-July to late August)

37° 42.0′ N · 23° 36.0′ E · approximate

The summer northerly reaches the Saronic from about mid-July to late August — but far tamer than in the Cyclades, which is why the gulf is the classic family charter ground.

Ionian IslandsSaronic Gulf & Argolic

Practical

Position approx: Saronic Gulf centre (Wikipedia). Along the Attica coast from the Corinth Canal to Sounion, and between Methana and Attica, it blows at most Force 4–6 from NNE–NE, with a more northerly component near the mountainous west coast; weaker around Methana and Poros, stronger toward Cape Sounion. Early season is often nearly windless apart from a light afternoon SE scirocco. Charter bases describe typical summer N–NNE Force 3–4. Use Sounion bay to wait out a strong meltemi before crossing to Kea.

Best for

Planning July–August legs and Cyclades crossings

Season

Mid-Jul to late Aug

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