Gale-force winds of 9 Beaufort may lead to sailing ban in Greece

Greece’s National Meteorological Service (EMY) issued a gale-force winds warning on Sunday, April 27, 2025.

Stormy northern-northeastern winds will prevail in the Aegean Sea in the next two days, mainly affecting the North-East Aegean, the Central Aegean, Cape Kafireas (Cavo d’ Oro) in south Evia, South-West Aegean and the Kythera Sea.

The gale-force winds are forecast from early Monday morning, with an average of 7 to 8 Beaufort and gusts expected to reach 9 B.

Those planning to travel by sea, are advised to contact local port authorities and travel agents as there may be a sailing ban.

🎯 ⚠️ GALE WARNING!
✅Θυελλώδεις Β-ΒΑ άνεμοι θα επικρατήσουν το επόμενο διήμερο στο Αιγαίο επηρεάζοντας κυρίως το ΒΑ Αιγαίο το Κεντρικό , τον Καφηρέα , το ΝΔ Αιγαίο και την θάλασσα Κυθήρων.
✅Από νωρίς το πρωί της Δευτέρας οι ριπές των ανέμων σε αυτές τις περιοχές θα φτάνουν… pic.twitter.com/RbbhazIWQc

— Theodoros Kolydas (@KolydasT) April 27, 2025

It is customary of port authorities in Greece to ban sailing of ferries and other ships when winds blow with intensity of 9 Beaufort.

Hourly updates at EMY.gr HERE.