Cyclades Islands compose a challenging sailing area. The main factor that defines wind force in summer months is the ‘Meltemi’, the northern wind that blows from early July to mid-August usually around 5 Beauforts, although gusts can reach up to 8. The wind blows stronger during mid day, so sailors usually travel early morning to avoid the strong wind. Wind direction is purely north or North West.
Big waves can be also caused by Meltemi. The waves cover hundreds of miles’ distance from the North Aegean coast to the Cyclades, so they can become pretty tall in these islands, 3-4 meters. Nevertheless, it can be interesting and fun to steer the wheel trying to avoid these waves and to feel the water spray they cause.