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Ferry weather / Samos (Vathy)

Samos: wind & sailing ban risk

Will ferries leave Samos 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

4 Bf

SE · 20 km/h

Normal

Sat 31 Oct

4 Bf

SE · 20 km/h

Normal

Sun 1 Nov

5 Bf

SE · 36 km/h

Normal

Mon 2 Nov

5 Bf

SE · 37 km/h

Normal

Updated Sat 31 Oct, 23:04 (Athens time) · refreshed every 30 minutes

Wind every 3 hours

Sat 31 Oct

TimeWindStatus
23:00 SE 20 km/h4 Bf

Sun 1 Nov

TimeWindStatus
00:00 SE 18 km/h3 Bf
03:00 SE 24 km/h4 Bf
06:00 S 20 km/h4 Bf
09:00 SE 26 km/h4 Bf
12:00 S 28 km/h4 Bf
15:00 S 32 km/h5 Bf
18:00 SE 28 km/h4 Bf
21:00 SE 33 km/h5 Bf

Mon 2 Nov

TimeWindStatus
00:00 S 27 km/h4 Bf
03:00 SE 24 km/h4 Bf
06:00 SE 25 km/h4 Bf
09:00 S 27 km/h4 Bf
12:00 SE 36 km/h5 Bf
15:00 SE 37 km/h5 Bf
18:00 S 27 km/h4 Bf
21:00 S 30 km/h5 Bf

Sailing conditions at Samos

The North-East Aegean has some of the longest crossings in Greece, served mostly by conventional ferries. Strong northerlies can still bring delays and occasional cancellations, especially on the open legs to Limnos.

Ferry routes from and to Samos

  • Samos → Chios3 times/week
  • Piraeus → Samos3-4 times/week
  • Mykonos → Samos3 times/week

Samos sailing ban: FAQ

Is there a sailing ban in Samos today?

The forecast for Samos on Saturday 31 October shows winds up to 4 Beaufort (SE) — 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.

Will ferries from Samos run tomorrow?

The forecast for Samos on Sunday 1 November shows winds up to 5 Beaufort (SE) — normal. Ferries normally run as scheduled.

How do I know if my ferry from Samos is cancelled?

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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Other ports: North-East Aegean

  • Chios
  • Lesvos (Mytilene)
  • Limnos (Myrina)
  • All ports →

What the colours mean

  • 0–5 BfNormal. Ferries normally run as scheduled.
  • 6 BfFast boats at risk. Hydrofoils and small high-speed craft may be cancelled or delayed. Conventional ferries run.
  • 7 BfDisruption likely. High-speed cancellations are likely. Conventional ferries usually sail, sometimes late or on changed schedules.
  • 8+ BfSailing ban likely. Port authorities typically ban departures at 8 Beaufort. Expect cancellations, including conventional ferries from exposed ports.

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