Lambi / Kos kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot

Greece

Spot currently openIntermediate level 36.92 | 27.28

Overview

Lambi is a kitesurfing spot on the north coast of Kos, just west of Kos Town (the island capital). This urban beach benefits from the onshore Meltemi from the north, offering accessible conditions for intermediate riders. Proximity to town makes the spot very convenient with all services within reach (restaurants, accommodation, transport). However, the beach is also heavily frequented by tourists and swimmers in summer, requiring respectful cohabitation.

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Lambi / Kos: when to go?

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Season · peak

297h

in August · 26.5 rideable days

The season runs from April to September, peaking in August: 23 rideable days a month and 297 hours of usable wind, at 29 °C. The low point is January, at 12.5 days.

Rideable days per month

0 10 20 30 January: 12.5 rideable days12.5 d J February: 15.5 rideable days F March: 13.5 rideable days M April: 18.5 rideable days A May: 19.5 rideable days M June: 24.5 rideable days J July: 23.5 rideable days J August: 26.5 rideable days26.5 d A September: 23.5 rideable days S October: 15.5 rideable days O November: 14 rideable days N December: 13.5 rideable days D 0 10 20 30 January: 12.5 rideable days12.5 d J February: 15.5 rideable days F March: 13.5 rideable days M April: 18.5 rideable days A May: 19.5 rideable days M June: 24.5 rideable days J July: 23.5 rideable days J August: 26.5 rideable days26.5 d A September: 23.5 rideable days S October: 15.5 rideable days O November: 14 rideable days N December: 13.5 rideable days D

Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 72%13-20 knots · 27%21-30 knots · 1%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 72% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is February, at 15 °C. The wettest month is December, with 135 mm.

Monthly averages: Lambi / Kos
Monthly averages — Lambi / Kos — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month Rideable days Usable wind Temperature Rain
January 12.5 128 h 16 °C 74 mm
February 15.5 172 h 15 °C 29 mm
March 13.5 141 h 19 °C 16 mm
April 18.5 197 h 21 °C 44 mm
May 19.5 247 h 25 °C 22 mm
June 24.5 345 h 32 °C 0 mm
July 23.5 307 h 33 °C 0 mm
August 26.5 297 h 32 °C 0 mm
September 23.5 273 h 29 °C 1 mm
October 15.5 157 h 24 °C 22 mm
November 14.0 123 h 20 °C 40 mm
December 13.5 119 h 16 °C 135 mm

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Technical details of Lambi / Kos spot

N: Rideable NNE: 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: Not rideable W: Not rideable WNW: Rideable NW: Rideable NNW: Rideable N E S W

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

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Spot functioning

Lambi works with the onshore N/NNW Meltemi. The riding area is open to the Aegean Sea with fetch from the Turkish coast. Water is shallow near shore but depth increases more quickly than at Tingaki. Cohabitation with swimmers is the main challenge — favor less crowded areas of the beach and ride offshore. Some kite schools operate on site. The spot suits intermediate riders able to manage beachfront traffic.

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

Aegean Sea between Kos and Turkey, 22-26°C in summer. 2mm shorty or lycra. Sandy to pebbly bottom depending on zone. Shallow water for the first meters then gradual depth. Moderate to strong chop depending on Meltemi strength. The fetch from Turkey (~15km) generates regular chop when wind is well established.

Parking

Urban parking at Lambi, with several options along the coastal road and side streets. Free roadside spaces but limited in high season. Beachfront hotel parking also accessible. The spot is easily reachable by bike or on foot from Kos Town (1-2 km).

Wind specificities

Lambi receives the Meltemi from N/NNW directly on its north coast, onshore to side-onshore. Wind is well channeled by the strait between Kos and the Turkish coast (Bodrum). Typical strength of 15-25 knots in summer, with good consistency. The classic daily cycle applies: building toward noon, peaking in afternoon, dropping in evening. Proximity to Kos Town can create slight disturbances from beachfront buildings. Season from June to September.

Hazards

Heavy tourist traffic — cohabitation with swimmers, pedal boats, jet-skis. Strictly respect marked swimming zones. Beach infrastructure (sunbeds, umbrellas) limiting launch/landing zones. Meltemi can suddenly build to 25+ knots. Proximity to Kos Town port — do not venture eastward. Strong summer sun exposure.

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