Water temperature and wave height on the beaches of Rhodes

🗺️ Overview

• 📍 Location: Southeast Aegean Sea, near the coast of Turkey

• 🌅 Coastline: ~220 km of diverse beaches

• 🧭 Orientation:

  • East coast: calm seas, popular sandy resorts

  • West coast: windier, rockier, great for sports

✅ Main Characteristics

• 🏝️ Beach Types:

  • Sandy beaches: Faliraki, Tsambika, Lindos

  • Pebble beaches: Afandou, Stegna

  • Rocky coves: Anthony Quinn Bay, Kallithea Springs

  • Family beaches: Agathi, Kolymbia

• 🌊 Water Conditions:

  • East coast: calmer, warmer, ideal for swimming/snorkeling

  • West coast: windier, wavier, great for windsurfing & kitesurfing

• 🌡️ Sea Temperature:

  • ~16°C in winter to ~27°C in August

  • Comfortable swimming: May to November

• 🐠 Marine Life:

  • Clear waters good for snorkeling and diving

  • Rocky areas and underwater caves (like in Ladiko) add diversity

  • Occasional sightings of sea turtles

• 🚿 Facilities:

  • Most beaches are organized: sunbeds, umbrellas, water sports, beach bars

  • Some more remote beaches for nature lovers

• 🏄 Water Sports:

  • Windsurfing & kitesurfing: Prasonisi (south tip), Ixia

  • Jet skis, banana boats, parasailing: Faliraki, Lindos

  • Diving: Kallithea, Ladiko

• 🧘 Beach Atmosphere:

  • East: relaxing, luxurious, family-friendly

  • West: raw, sporty, breezy

  • Many beaches offer spectacular sunrises or sunsets

🌟 Top Beaches in Rhodes

✅ Notes:

• 🏊 Swimming season: Late May to early November.

• ☀️ Warmest months: July & August – ideal for beach holidays.

• 🥶 Coldest months: January–March – water may be chilly for casual swimming, but still swimmable for cold-water enthusiasts.