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Sailing in Greece, weather in the Gulf of Corinth
23 April 2020 · 10 min · 2K views
What this video covers
The Gulf of Corinth experiences two primary summer weather systems between June and September, driven by the Ionian Sea to the west and the Aegean Sea to the east.2:43 The western portion of the gulf is dominated by a consistent northwest wind that typically builds in the afternoon, often reaching 5 to 6 Beaufort.4:01 This wind creates a funneling effect at the Rion-Antirion strait, where local gusts can reach 30 knots.5:12 Sailors traveling east from Mesolonghi benefit from these afternoon following winds, while those heading west must motor early in the day to avoid headwinds.4:25
The eastern portion of the gulf is occasionally influenced by the Aegean Meltemi.3:07 When this system shifts westward, it pushes strong north to northeast winds over the mountains, creating conditions of 20 to 30 knots between Itea and Porto Germeno.7:58 While these winds are intense, sailing close to the northern coast minimizes wave height, allowing access to numerous anchorages.7:53 The central gulf often remains a calm, windless zone during the summer, occasionally experiencing only light local land and sea breezes.8:54
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