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Kefalos / Kos kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot
Greece
Overview
Kefalos is the most renowned kitesurfing spot on Kos, located at the southwestern tip of the island in the Dodecanese. This long south-facing bay benefits from the Meltemi wind wrapping around the western point of the island, creating ideal cross-shore to side-onshore conditions. The sandy beach stretches for several hundred meters with turquoise shallow water for the first few meters. The spot works primarily from June to September when the Meltemi blows consistently between 15 and 30 knots.
Spot forecast for Kefalos / Kos
Sunrise 07:24 · Sunset 18:29
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Kefalos / 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…)
364h
in August · 29.5 rideable days
The season runs from May to September, peaking in August: 27 rideable days a month and 364 hours of usable wind, at 27 °C. The low point is January, at 13.5 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 64% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is February, at 14 °C. The wettest month is December, with 151 mm.
Monthly averages: Kefalos / Kos
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13.5 | 125 h | 16 °C | 85 mm |
| February | 16.0 | 185 h | 14 °C | 55 mm |
| March | 16.5 | 178 h | 18 °C | 22 mm |
| April | 20.5 | 234 h | 20 °C | 52 mm |
| May | 21.0 | 281 h | 22 °C | 24 mm |
| June | 27.0 | 371 h | 28 °C | 0 mm |
| July | 27.5 | 347 h | 29 °C | 1 mm |
| August | 29.5 | 364 h | 29 °C | 0 mm |
| September | 28.0 | 340 h | 27 °C | 4 mm |
| October | 19.0 | 198 h | 23 °C | 26 mm |
| November | 16.0 | 164 h | 20 °C | 57 mm |
| December | 16.5 | 154 h | 17 °C | 151 mm |
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Technical details of Kefalos / Kos spot
The spot works with winds from N, W, WNW, NW, NNW.
Spot functioning
Kefalos bay works with the cross-shore NW/W Meltemi. Beginners stay near shore in the shallow zone, advanced riders sail further out with waves. Works from June to September.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Intermediate
On the water
Turquoise water, 22-26°C in summer. 2mm shorty sufficient. Sandy bottom, shallow near shore. Chop to 0.5-1m waves offshore when Meltemi is established. Moderate current toward the east.
Parking
Free parking along the coastal road running along Kefalos bay. Several dirt parking areas. In high season, arriving early is recommended.
Wind specificities
The Meltemi wraps around the western tip of Kos and arrives cross-shore from NW/W on this south-facing bay. The Venturi effect between Kos and Kalymnos strengthens wind to 20-30 knots in the afternoon. Wind picks up around 11am-noon, peaks between 2pm and 6pm, then weakens in the evening. Main season from June to September.
Hazards
Meltemi can exceed 30 knots. Lateral current toward the east. Rocks at the ends of the bay. Nautical traffic in high season. Strong sun exposure.
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