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Αλς kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot
Greece
Overview
Αλς (Als) is a spot on the east coast of Attica, in the Loutsa/Artemida area. The beach faces east/NE toward the Aegean Sea and receives the N/NNE Meltemi as side-onshore. It's one of the many east Attica coast spots that benefit from direct Meltemi exposure.
Located very close to Trolly and Nissakia Loutsa, this spot offers similar conditions. The Greek name (Αλς) means "salt" or refers to the sea, reflecting the maritime character of this coast.
Spot forecast for Αλς
Sunrise 07:37 · Sunset 18:40
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Αλς: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
317h
in August · 25 rideable days
The season runs from June to September, peaking in August: 24 rideable days a month and 317 hours of usable wind, at 31 °C. The low point is March, at 10 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 49% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is February, at 14 °C. The wettest month is December, with 128 mm.
Monthly averages: Αλς
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11.5 | 123 h | 15 °C | 35 mm |
| February | 15.0 | 157 h | 14 °C | 46 mm |
| March | 10.0 | 95 h | 18 °C | 30 mm |
| April | 16.5 | 179 h | 20 °C | 8 mm |
| May | 16.5 | 164 h | 24 °C | 9 mm |
| June | 24.5 | 296 h | 31 °C | 0 mm |
| July | 24.0 | 317 h | 32 °C | 3 mm |
| August | 25.0 | 317 h | 31 °C | 2 mm |
| September | 21.0 | 228 h | 28 °C | 5 mm |
| October | 14.5 | 159 h | 23 °C | 23 mm |
| November | 11.5 | 117 h | 19 °C | 60 mm |
| December | 15.5 | 138 h | 15 °C | 128 mm |
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Technical details of Αλς spot
The spot works with winds from N, NNE, NE, ENE, E.
Spot functioning
Sessions from late morning to sunset during Meltemi season. Semi-open water, intermediate conditions. Good alternative to Schinias when it's too crowded. Also works with easterly thermal on calm days.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Intermediate
On the water
Semi-open water. Chop of 20-50cm in moderate Meltemi. Sandy bottom with rocky areas. Clear water. Temperature: 22-26°C in summer.
Parking
Parking along the Loutsa/Artemida coastal road. Residential area with spaces in adjacent streets. Close to Athens airport (Eleftherios Venizelos). Beach bars and tavernas nearby. Easy access from Athens (35 min).
Wind specificities
N/NNE Meltemi side-onshore, 12-22 knots in summer. Conditions very similar to neighboring Trolly and Nissakia Loutsa spots. E/ENE thermal in the afternoon complements the Meltemi on weak synoptic wind days. Wind is reliable from June to September.
Hazards
Submerged rocks in places. Coastal currents in strong wind. Aircraft traffic approaching the airport (not dangerous for sailing but noisy). Pleasure boats.
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