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Katakolo kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot
Greece
Overview
Katakolo is a spot near the cruise port of Katakolo, on the west coast of the Peloponnese in Ilia. The port, a starting point for excursions to the archaeological site of Olympia, offers a partially protected bay with interesting conditions for kitesurfing in NW Maestro.
The Katakolo cape position creates semi-protected water to the south, with channeled wind and slightly different conditions than the open beaches further north.
Spot forecast for Katakolo
Sunrise 07:47 · Sunset 18:51
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Katakolo: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
217h
in July · 31 rideable days
The season runs from April to September, peaking in July: 26 rideable days a month and 217 hours of usable wind, at 26 °C. The low point is January, at 5 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 90% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 15 °C. The wettest month is November, with 257 mm.
Monthly averages: Katakolo
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.0 | 29 h | 15 °C | 121 mm |
| February | 5.5 | 22 h | 15 °C | 69 mm |
| March | 13.5 | 68 h | 17 °C | 62 mm |
| April | 22.5 | 145 h | 20 °C | 21 mm |
| May | 22.0 | 144 h | 22 °C | 17 mm |
| June | 27.5 | 169 h | 28 °C | 0 mm |
| July | 31.0 | 217 h | 30 °C | 0 mm |
| August | 28.0 | 178 h | 30 °C | 3 mm |
| September | 26.5 | 168 h | 27 °C | 33 mm |
| October | 13.0 | 71 h | 22 °C | 101 mm |
| November | 5.0 | 30 h | 19 °C | 257 mm |
| December | 7.5 | 44 h | 16 °C | 169 mm |
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Technical details of Katakolo spot
The spot works with winds from SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW.
Spot functioning
Afternoon sessions with the NW Maestro. The cape offers a semi-protected sailing zone. Avoid sailing when cruise ships are in port — maritime traffic makes the area dangerous.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Intermediate
On the water
Semi-protected water by the cape. Moderate chop. Sandy and rocky bottom in places. Clear, warm water (24-27°C in summer).
Parking
Parking at Katakolo port and along the coastal road. The village has restaurants, cafes, and souvenir shops oriented toward cruise tourism. Access from Pyrgos (10 km). Olympia 30 min away.
Wind specificities
NW Maestro channeled by the Katakolo cape. The cape creates an acceleration effect on its south side. Typical strength: 12-20 knots in summer. W/WSW thermal breeze complements the Maestro on light wind days. On cruise ship days, maritime activity is intense — be vigilant.
Hazards
Cruise ship and ferry traffic — do not sail in shipping channels. Rocks around the Katakolo cape. Currents around the cape. Pleasure and fishing boats.
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