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Create Profile →Current conditions refresh every 3 hours when the cron runs. Hourly data updates every 30 minutes. The 7-day forecast, luck factor, and packing notes are all pre-computed at the same time.
We compare the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Rhodes. The delta tells you whether conditions are shaping up better, worse, or about the same as a typical early July.
We score each day of the 7-day forecast using the same algorithm as the leaderboard, and highlight the highest scorer.
Open-Meteo's Marine API (swell height, period, water temperature) and Weather API (wind and conditions).
Honestly, no. Every break has tide windows, swell directions and reef contours that a global model cannot see. Treat the score as a starting point, then check a local cam.
The best week for surf at Rhodes is the week of 9 November (score 3/5) with low crowds.
Barely any swell. Not much to work with today. Short-period wind swell: expect weak, crumbly faces. Full onshore mess. Not worth the paddle unless you are desperate.
Heads up: jellyfish: peak season.
Indicators derived from forecast data, not official warnings. Always check local lifeguard or official advice.
The air here is 47% cleaner than the average comparison city right now.
Noticeably cleaner air than a typical city. Good conditions for prolonged outdoor activity.
Not a pollutant. Ozone is naturally higher at altitude and near the coast, and lower in cities where traffic exhaust breaks it down. High readings here typically indicate clean air. Can cause short-term airway irritation during intense exercise but is not linked to the long-term health risks of particulate pollution.
Additive health score: each pollutant contributes points relative to its WHO 2021 guideline and long-term health impact (PM2.5 9, NO₂ 5, O₃ 3, PM10 2, SO₂ 1 at WHO limits). Data via Open-Meteo. City markers show live readings. Red line marks the WHO guideline. Updated 21:00
Crystal clear water: ~34m visibility
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Rhodes' west coast faces the Aegean Sea and produces rideable waves during winter storm events. The main surf beaches are around Ialyssos and Theologos. Mediterranean surf is infrequent but when winter storms generate swell, the sandy beaches can produce fun waves. The island is better known for windsurfing (Prasonisi) but has a small, growing surf community. Warm water and sunshine add to the appeal.
Needs a strong westerly or south-westerly storm in the Aegean generating wind swell. Winter months (November through March) offer the most opportunities. An easterly wind is offshore. Conditions are inconsistent; rideable days happen perhaps 10-20 times per winter. Short-period swell predominates.
The beaches around Ialyssos and Theologos face west and pick up the most swell. Look for wherever sandbars have built up. No defined lineups exist; take whatever peaks appear.
Generally very safe. Sandy bottom, gentle waves. The main challenge is the inconsistency rather than any danger. Some rocks along the coastline. Wind can be strong during storm events.
Free parking along the coast road. Easy beach access. Tourist infrastructure is excellent (hotels, restaurants) though much shuts down in winter.
Almost non-existent for surfing. A tiny local crew of perhaps 5-10 dedicated surfers. If there are waves, you will likely have them to yourself.
Rhodes surf is about seizing rare opportunities rather than planning trips around it. If you are on the island and a winter storm hits, grab a board. The water stays swimmable year-round (12-16 degrees in winter). The medieval old town of Rhodes is a UNESCO site worth exploring. For windsurfing/kitesurfing, Prasonisi at the southern tip is world-class.
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Conditions at Rhodes tend to be best between 09:00 to 13:00 in July.
Average score during this window: 3/100
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View Best Time to Go →Combining historical conditions with school holiday crowd pressure to find the sweet spot.
The timing score combines two signals: historical conditions quality (how good the skiing or surfing typically is in a given week, based on 5 years of weather data) and crowd pressure (how many of this destination's feeder markets have school holidays that week).
Crowd pressure is weighted by each feeder country's share of visitors. If 40% of a resort's visitors come from France and France is on holiday, that contributes 0.40 to the crowd pressure score. Crowds can reduce the timing score by up to 35%, ensuring conditions still matter most.
Scores: 5 = great conditions with low crowds (the sweet spot). 4 = great conditions with moderate crowds, or good conditions with low crowds. 3 = average. 2 = below average conditions or very crowded. 1 = poor conditions or peak holiday chaos.
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