Name: Ormos Panagias
Address: GR

Overview

Ormos Panagias is a spot on the east coast of the Sithonia peninsula (second "finger" of Chalkidiki), in the northern Aegean Sea. This west/southwest-facing bay offers natural protection from the Meltemi (N/NE) that blows in summer in the northern Aegean. The spot benefits from NW winds wrapping around the peninsula, as well as south/southwesterly winds rising up the Singitic Gulf (between Sithonia and Athos). Magnificent setting with the turquoise waters characteristic of Chalkidiki.

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Spot forecast for Ormos Panagias

Sunrise 07:41 · Sunset 18:38

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Ormos Panagias: when to go?

Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)

Season · peak

79h

in April · 15.5 rideable days

Wind is uneven from month to month: the best months are August, April and May, at 16 rideable days and 24 °C. The low point is October, at 5.5 days.

Rideable days per month

Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 89%13-20 knots · 11%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 89% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 12 °C. The wettest month is December, with 163 mm.

Monthly averages: Ormos Panagias

Monthly averages — Ormos Panagias — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month	Rideable days	Usable wind	Temperature	Rain
January	12.0	82 h	12 °C	58 mm
February	9.0	50 h	12 °C	20 mm
March	11.0	63 h	15 °C	83 mm
April	15.5	79 h	19 °C	49 mm
May	14.0	72 h	22 °C	34 mm
June	8.0	38 h	30 °C	3 mm
July	10.5	42 h	32 °C	12 mm
August	17.5	80 h	31 °C	10 mm
September	9.5	49 h	27 °C	19 mm
October	5.5	29 h	21 °C	47 mm
November	10.5	66 h	17 °C	106 mm
December	10.5	70 h	13 °C	163 mm

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Technical details of Ormos Panagias spot

The spot works with winds from N, NNE, NE, S, SSW, SW, WNW, NW, NNW.

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Spot functioning

Launch from the bay beach. In NW wind, the wind is side-onshore — good riding conditions in the bay. In S/SSW wind, the wind is side-shore. The bay offers a protected sailing area with limited fetch. Beyond the bay, the Singitic Gulf offers more space and fetch. Caution: conditions can change rapidly when leaving the protected bay.

Spot opening date · Required level

Spot opening date: Open all year round
Required level: Intermediate

On the water

Flat water in the protected bay. Moderate chop in the open gulf in strong wind. Chalkidiki waters are renowned for their clarity and turquoise colour. Progressive depth in the bay. Pleasant water temperature from June to September.

Parking

Access from the main Sithonia road to the village of Ormos Panagias. Parking in the village or in areas near the bay. Tourist area in summer — parking can be difficult in high season.

Wind specificities

The Sithonia peninsula creates a complex wind regime. The Meltemi (N/NE) dominant in summer is partially blocked by the peninsula, but wraps around it from the NW to reach the east coast. South/SSW winds rise up the Singitic Gulf (between Sithonia and Mount Athos), offering a reliable secondary regime. The gulf creates a channeling effect that reinforces these southerly winds. Afternoon thermals are generated by differential heating between the peninsula's land and the sea.

Hazards

Rocks on the sides of the bay — stay in the central area. Changing conditions when leaving the protected bay. Possible current at the bay entrance. Leisure and excursion boats in summer. No specific supervision for water sports.

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