Will ferries leave Rafina 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
2 Bf
NW · 12 km/h
Normal
Sat 31 Oct
2 Bf
NW · 12 km/h
Normal
Sun 1 Nov
4 Bf
SW · 26 km/h
Normal
Mon 2 Nov
3 Bf
SE · 19 km/h
Normal
Updated Sat 31 Oct, 22:16 (Athens time) · refreshed every 30 minutes
| Time | Wind | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 22:00 | NW 12 km/h | 2 Bf |
| 23:00 | NW 9 km/h | 2 Bf |
| Time | Wind | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | NW 8 km/h | 2 Bf |
| 03:00 | NW 6 km/h | 2 Bf |
| 06:00 | NW 4 km/h | 1 Bf |
| 09:00 | NW 9 km/h | 2 Bf |
| 12:00 | S 21 km/h | 4 Bf |
| 15:00 | S 23 km/h | 4 Bf |
| 18:00 | SW 26 km/h | 4 Bf |
| 21:00 | N 4 km/h | 1 Bf |
| Time | Wind | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | N 8 km/h | 2 Bf |
| 03:00 | NW 7 km/h | 2 Bf |
| 06:00 | N 14 km/h | 3 Bf |
| 09:00 | N 8 km/h | 2 Bf |
| 12:00 | S 13 km/h | 3 Bf |
| 15:00 | SE 16 km/h | 3 Bf |
| 18:00 | SE 18 km/h | 3 Bf |
| 21:00 | SE 14 km/h | 3 Bf |
Ferries from Rafina to Andros, Tinos and Mykonos cross the Kafireas Strait (Cavo Doro), one of the windiest passages in the Aegean. In strong north winds Rafina is usually among the first ports where departures are suspended.
Athens has three ferry ports. Piraeus is large and well protected, while Rafina and Lavrio face the open Aegean and are usually the first to see departures suspended in strong north winds.
The forecast for Rafina on Saturday 31 October shows winds up to 2 Beaufort (NW) — 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 Rafina on Sunday 1 November shows winds up to 4 Beaufort (SW) — normal. Ferries normally run as scheduled.
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.
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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