Name: Faliraki / Rhodos
Address: GR

Overview

Faliraki is a popular seaside resort on the east coast of Rhodes, mainly known for its nightlife and tourist beaches. The kitesurfing spot at Faliraki is on the east coast, sheltered from the dominant NW Meltemi. Kiting is only possible with SE to S winds, which are relatively rare in summer (these winds occur mainly in spring and autumn, or during weather disturbances). Faliraki is therefore not a reliable kite spot in peak season, but can offer occasional sessions with south winds.

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Sunrise 07:18 · Sunset 18:25

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Faliraki / Rhodos: when to go?

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Season · peak

81h

in December · 10 rideable days

The season runs from November to May, peaking in December: 8 rideable days a month and 81 hours of usable wind, at 20 °C. The low point is June, at 0.5 days.

Rideable days per month

Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 72%13-20 knots · 25%21-30 knots · 3%

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 16 °C. The wettest month is December, with 139 mm.

Monthly averages: Faliraki / Rhodos

Monthly averages — Faliraki / 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	8.0	59 h	17 °C	68 mm
February	7.0	65 h	16 °C	37 mm
March	9.5	89 h	19 °C	18 mm
April	5.5	54 h	22 °C	71 mm
May	7.5	64 h	25 °C	21 mm
June	0.5	4 h	33 °C	0 mm
July	1.0	4 h	34 °C	0 mm
August	0.5	2 h	33 °C	0 mm
September	1.5	12 h	30 °C	2 mm
October	3.5	23 h	25 °C	14 mm
November	8.5	64 h	22 °C	29 mm
December	10.0	81 h	17 °C	139 mm

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Technical details of Faliraki / Rhodos spot

The spot works with winds from ESE, SE, SSE, S.

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Spot functioning

Faliraki only works with SE to S wind. The large sandy beach offers plenty of space. Very touristy resort — heavy cohabitation with swimmers and water activities. Kiting is not the main activity here. No dedicated kite center. Sail away from swimming zones.

Spot opening date · Required level

Spot opening date: Open all year round
Required level: Intermediate

On the water

Aegean Sea east coast (Levantine Sea), 22-27°C in summer. Water generally calmer than the west coast. Lycra or shorty. Sandy bottom. In south wind, moderate chop.

Parking

Large parking at Faliraki — well-equipped seaside resort. Many public and private parking areas. Easy access from Rhodes Town (15km). Regular buses in season.

Wind specificities

Faliraki is sheltered from the NW Meltemi by Rhodes' mountains. Kitesurfing only works here with SE to S winds, side-onshore on this east coast. These conditions are rare in summer (NW Meltemi dominance) but possible in spring (April-May) and autumn (October-November) or during weather disturbances. When south wind blows, it can reach 15-22 knots. Not a reliable spot for planning a kite trip in summer.

Hazards

Intense cohabitation with swimmers, jet-skis, pedal boats — very busy tourist resort. No kite center or specialized rescue. Irregular and rare wind — don't count on this spot for regular sessions. In strong south wind, conditions can change quickly.

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