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Theologos / Rhodos kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot

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Spot currently openIntermediate level 36.39 | 28.03

Overview

Theologos is a kitesurfing spot on the west coast of Rhodes, about 20km south of Rhodes Town. Theologos (Tholos) village is a peaceful resort area with a long pebble beach exposed to the Meltemi. The spot is less crowded than the Ixia-Ialissos area to the north, offering more riding space. Wind from NW to W arrives side-onshore to onshore, creating chop and small wave conditions typical of Rhodes' west coast.

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< 7 kn7–12 kn13–20 kn21–30 kn31–40 kn41+ kn Gusts Your minimum: 7 kn

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Wave height: < 0.5 m 0.5–1 m 1–2 m 2–3 m ≥ 3 m

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Theologos / Rhodos: when to go?

Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)

Season · peak

353h

in August · 30 rideable days

The season runs from April to October, peaking in August: 26 rideable days a month and 353 hours of usable wind, at 28 °C. The low point is December, at 12 days.

Rideable days per month

0 10 20 30 January: 14 rideable days J February: 17.5 rideable days F March: 15.5 rideable days M April: 21.5 rideable days A May: 22 rideable days M June: 29 rideable days J July: 29 rideable days J August: 30 rideable days30 d A September: 28 rideable days S October: 21 rideable days O November: 12.5 rideable days N December: 12 rideable days12 d D 0 10 20 30 January: 14 rideable days J February: 17.5 rideable days F March: 15.5 rideable days M April: 21.5 rideable days A May: 22 rideable days M June: 29 rideable days J July: 29 rideable days J August: 30 rideable days30 d A September: 28 rideable days S October: 21 rideable days O November: 12.5 rideable days N December: 12 rideable days12 d D

Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 87%13-20 knots · 13%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 87% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is February, at 16 °C. The wettest month is April, with 43 mm.

Monthly averages: Theologos / Rhodos
Monthly averages — Theologos / Rhodos — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month Rideable days Usable wind Temperature Rain
January 14.0 108 h 17 °C 41 mm
February 17.5 163 h 16 °C 9 mm
March 15.5 165 h 20 °C 12 mm
April 21.5 236 h 22 °C 43 mm
May 22.0 288 h 25 °C 19 mm
June 29.0 336 h 32 °C 0 mm
July 29.0 343 h 33 °C 0 mm
August 30.0 353 h 32 °C 0 mm
September 28.0 325 h 29 °C 1 mm
October 21.0 173 h 25 °C 5 mm
November 12.5 105 h 22 °C 16 mm
December 12.0 100 h 17 °C 43 mm

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Technical details of Theologos / Rhodos spot

N: Rideable NNE: Not rideable NE: Not rideable ENE: Not rideable E: Not rideable ESE: Not rideable SE: Not rideable SSE: Not rideable S: Not rideable SSW: Not rideable SW: Not rideable WSW: Rideable W: Rideable WNW: Rideable NW: Rideable NNW: Rideable N E S W

The spot works with winds from N, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW.

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Spot functioning

Theologos works with the NW/W Meltemi side-onshore. Open riding area with moderate chop. Fewer water sports centers than the Ixia zone — some local schools offer lessons and rental. The long beach offers plenty of space. Trees near the beach can create turbulence — launch/land in a clear area. Works from June to September.

Spot opening date · Required level
Spot opening date
Open all year round
Required level
Intermediate
On the water

Aegean Sea west coast, 22-26°C in summer. 2mm shorty or lycra. Pebble/sand/rock bottom. Moderate chop, short waves 0.3-1m in Meltemi. Gradually increasing depth. Moderate current toward the south.

Parking

Roadside parking along Theologos beach. Some hotel and taverna parking. Car access from Rhodes Town via the west coast road (20-25 min). Limited public transport — car recommended.

Wind specificities

The Meltemi blows from NW to W at Theologos, side-onshore to onshore. Wind is reinforced by the thermal effect along Rhodes' west coast but slightly lighter than in the Ixia corridor to the north. Typical strength of 15-25 knots, gusts to 30. Afternoon thermal component can shift wind toward WSW/W. Season from June to September, good reliability in July-August.

Hazards

Turbulence near the beach from downwind trees. Wind can reach 25-30 knots. Pebbles — booties recommended. Breakwaters in some areas — marked with buoys. Coastal current. Strong sun exposure.

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