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Varkiza beach kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot
Greece
Overview
Varkiza is a spot on the Athenian Riviera just east of Vouliagmeni, on the south coast of Attica. Varkiza beach is one of the largest on the south coast of Athens, offering more space for kitesurfing than the more urban spots further west.
The spot works with the S/SSW thermal sea breeze and offers relatively flat water in the Saronic Gulf. Slightly more exposed position than Vouliagmeni, with sometimes a bit more chop.
Spot forecast for Varkiza beach
Sunrise 07:37 · Sunset 18:41
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Varkiza beach: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
138h
in August · 21 rideable days
The season runs from May to October, peaking in August: 18 rideable days a month and 138 hours of usable wind, at 29 °C. The low point is December, at 8 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 70% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 14 °C. The wettest month is December, with 101 mm.
Monthly averages: Varkiza beach
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.5 | 49 h | 14 °C | 26 mm |
| February | 10.5 | 63 h | 14 °C | 35 mm |
| March | 15.0 | 93 h | 17 °C | 23 mm |
| April | 13.0 | 73 h | 20 °C | 20 mm |
| May | 18.0 | 102 h | 24 °C | 9 mm |
| June | 19.5 | 145 h | 32 °C | 0 mm |
| July | 20.5 | 128 h | 33 °C | 1 mm |
| August | 21.0 | 138 h | 32 °C | 4 mm |
| September | 15.0 | 93 h | 28 °C | 2 mm |
| October | 16.5 | 69 h | 23 °C | 30 mm |
| November | 11.5 | 99 h | 19 °C | 70 mm |
| December | 8.0 | 44 h | 15 °C | 101 mm |
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Technical details of Varkiza beach spot
The spot works with winds from NE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW.
Spot functioning
Sessions from 2 PM to 7 PM with the S/SSW thermal. The large beach allows easier launching than the more cramped Riviera spots. Works from May to September. Sailing zone generally more spacious than neighboring spots, allowing more comfortable riding.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Intermediate
On the water
Saronic Gulf water, slightly more exposed than Vouliagmeni. Small chop in moderate thermal. Sandy bottom, progressive depth. Clean, warm water (23-27°C in summer). Fetch limited by the gulf islands.
Parking
Large car park at the organized Varkiza beach (paid in summer). Additional spaces along the coastal road. Bus accessible from Athens. Beach facilities (showers, changing rooms, restaurants). More parking space than the Voula and Kavouri spots.
Wind specificities
Dominant S/SSW "Embatis" thermal breeze, 12-18 knots in the afternoon in summer. Varkiza's more open beach receives the thermal more directly than nearby protected bays. Wind can be slightly stronger here than at Vouliagmeni due to the absence of protective capes.
In strong Meltemi, NE can reach this coast as side-offshore. Transitions between thermal and Meltemi can create changing conditions in late afternoon.
Hazards
Many swimmers in summer, respect swimming zones. Maritime traffic in the gulf. With NE wind, side-offshore conditions. Some rocks at beach extremities. Jet-skis and rental boats in summer.
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