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Mastichari / Kos kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot
Greece
Overview
Mastichari is the main kitesurfing spot on the north coast of Kos, facing Kalymnos island. This small fishing port benefits from direct exposure to the northern Meltemi with a Venturi effect between Kos and Kalymnos that accelerates the wind. The sandy beach west of the port offers shallow water over a large area, ideal for learning. One of the most reliable spots on Kos for wind.
Spot forecast for Mastichari / Kos
Sunrise 07:23 · Sunset 18:29
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Mastichari / Kos: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
198h
in September · 21 rideable days
The season runs from May to October, peaking in September: 17 rideable days a month and 198 hours of usable wind, at 28 °C. The low point is March, at 12 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 75% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is February, at 15 °C. The wettest month is December, with 93 mm.
Monthly averages: Mastichari / Kos
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12.5 | 126 h | 16 °C | 57 mm |
| February | 15.0 | 168 h | 15 °C | 20 mm |
| March | 12.0 | 136 h | 19 °C | 16 mm |
| April | 15.0 | 157 h | 21 °C | 42 mm |
| May | 16.5 | 182 h | 24 °C | 28 mm |
| June | 15.5 | 164 h | 30 °C | 0 mm |
| July | 16.5 | 157 h | 32 °C | 1 mm |
| August | 16.5 | 159 h | 31 °C | 0 mm |
| September | 21.0 | 198 h | 28 °C | 3 mm |
| October | 16.0 | 163 h | 24 °C | 21 mm |
| November | 12.5 | 121 h | 20 °C | 36 mm |
| December | 13.5 | 127 h | 17 °C | 93 mm |
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Technical details of Mastichari / Kos spot
The spot works with winds from N, NNE, WNW, NW, NNW.
Spot functioning
Works with direct northern Meltemi. Riding area west of the port with shallow water for 50-100m, ideal for beginners. Watch for the Kalymnos ferry zone.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Intermediate
On the water
Aegean Sea between Kos and Kalymnos, 22-26°C. 2mm shorty or lycra. Sandy bottom, very shallow water. Moderate to strong chop depending on Meltemi.
Parking
Free parking near Mastichari beach. Several parking areas along the coastal road west of the port. In high season, arrive early.
Wind specificities
N/NNW Meltemi onshore to side-onshore, strengthened by the Venturi effect between Kos and Kalymnos. Typical 18-28 knots, gusts to 35 knots. Wind building around 11am-noon, peaking in afternoon. Season from mid-June to mid-September.
Hazards
Kos-Kalymnos ferry zone must be avoided. Meltemi can reach 35 knots in gusts. Short chop when wind is strong. Strong sun. Sea urchins possible.
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