Will ferries leave Ithaca today? Live wind forecast in Beaufort for the port, with the risk of high-speed cancellations and sailing bans for the next three days.
Now
3 Bf
W · 15 km/h
Normal
Sun 1 Nov
3 Bf
S · 18 km/h
Normal
Mon 2 Nov
6 Bf
SE · 43 km/h
Fast boats at risk
Tue 3 Nov
5 Bf
SE · 34 km/h
Normal
Updated Sun 1 Nov, 14:01 (Athens time) · refreshed every 30 minutes
| Time | Wind | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 15:00 | W 18 km/h | 3 Bf |
| 18:00 | S 12 km/h | 2 Bf |
| 21:00 | S 18 km/h | 3 Bf |
| Time | Wind | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | SE 18 km/h | 3 Bf |
| 03:00 | SE 23 km/h | 4 Bf |
| 06:00 | SE 26 km/h | 4 Bf |
| 09:00 | SE 40 km/h | 6 Bf |
| 12:00 | SE 40 km/h | 6 Bf |
| 15:00 | SE 31 km/h | 5 Bf |
| 18:00 | SE 33 km/h | 5 Bf |
| 21:00 | S 38 km/h | 5 Bf |
| Time | Wind | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | E 32 km/h | 5 Bf |
| 03:00 | SE 34 km/h | 5 Bf |
| 06:00 | S 29 km/h | 5 Bf |
| 09:00 | S 18 km/h | 3 Bf |
| 12:00 | W 30 km/h | 5 Bf |
| 15:00 | W 34 km/h | 5 Bf |
| 18:00 | W 28 km/h | 4 Bf |
| 21:00 | NW 33 km/h | 5 Bf |
The Ionian is calmer than the Aegean in summer — the meltemi is much weaker here — but autumn and winter southerly storms can stop sailings. The short crossings (Igoumenitsa–Corfu, Kyllini–Zakynthos) are among the most reliable in Greece.
The forecast for Ithaca on Sunday 1 November shows winds up to 3 Beaufort (S) — normal. Ferries normally run as scheduled. Sailing bans are issued by the local port authority, usually at 8 Beaufort or more, so confirm with your ferry company before you travel.
The forecast for Ithaca on Monday 2 November shows winds up to 6 Beaufort (SE) — fast boats at risk. Hydrofoils and small high-speed craft may be cancelled or delayed. Conventional ferries run.
Ferry companies usually notify booked passengers by SMS or email, and live schedules show cancelled sailings. If you booked through Ferryhopper, your booking page and their support team have the latest status. If your sailing is cancelled you can choose a refund or the next available sailing.
Check live schedules, see which sailings are running and book e-tickets with our partner Ferryhopper.
See live schedulesYou are entitled to a refund or free rebooking on the next sailing. Read what to do and what you are owed.
Your rights if your ferry is cancelled →Levels use the strongest sustained wind forecast for each day at the harbour. Gusts and open-sea winds in straits can be stronger.
Wind data: MET Norway (CC BY 4.0). This is a forecast-based estimate — only the port authority (Hellenic Coast Guard) and your ferry company can confirm whether a sailing departs. Hellenic Coast Guard