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Ntivari kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot

Greece

Spot currently openIntermediate levelAltitude 1 m 36.96 | 21.67

Overview

Ntivari (Divari) is a spot in southwestern Peloponnese in Messenia, very close to the Gialova lagoon and Navarino Bay. Divari beach runs along the sand strip separating the Gialova lagoon from the open sea, offering a choice between the lagoon's flat water and Ionian Sea waves.

This spot allows sailing on both sides: lagoon side for flat water and learning, sea side for waves and more committed conditions. The Navarino area is one of the finest kite spots in the Peloponnese.

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Sunrise 07:45 · Sunset 18:50

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< 7 kn7–12 kn13–20 kn21–30 kn31–40 kn41+ kn Gusts Your minimum: 7 kn

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Wave height: < 0.5 m 0.5–1 m 1–2 m 2–3 m ≥ 3 m

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Ntivari: when to go?

Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)

Season · peak

219h

in July · 26.5 rideable days

The season runs from April to September, peaking in July: 21 rideable days a month and 219 hours of usable wind, at 26 °C. The low point is December, at 7 days.

Rideable days per month

0 10 20 30 January: 8 rideable days J February: 10 rideable days F March: 13 rideable days M April: 19 rideable days A May: 17.5 rideable days M June: 16.5 rideable days J July: 26.5 rideable days26.5 d J August: 23.5 rideable days A September: 22 rideable days S October: 13.5 rideable days O November: 9 rideable days N December: 7 rideable days7 d D 0 10 20 30 January: 8 rideable days J February: 10 rideable days F March: 13 rideable days M April: 19 rideable days A May: 17.5 rideable days M June: 16.5 rideable days J July: 26.5 rideable days26.5 d J August: 23.5 rideable days A September: 22 rideable days S October: 13.5 rideable days O November: 9 rideable days N December: 7 rideable days7 d D

Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 86%13-20 knots · 14%21-30 knots · under 1%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 86% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 15 °C. The wettest month is November, with 196 mm.

Monthly averages: Ntivari
Monthly averages — Ntivari — 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 49 h 15 °C 122 mm
February 10.0 61 h 15 °C 67 mm
March 13.0 100 h 17 °C 68 mm
April 19.0 174 h 20 °C 29 mm
May 17.5 153 h 22 °C 16 mm
June 16.5 127 h 28 °C 1 mm
July 26.5 219 h 30 °C 0 mm
August 23.5 185 h 30 °C 7 mm
September 22.0 176 h 27 °C 14 mm
October 13.5 97 h 22 °C 98 mm
November 9.0 59 h 19 °C 196 mm
December 7.0 45 h 16 °C 166 mm

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Technical details of Ntivari spot

N: Rideable NNE: Not rideable NE: Not rideable ENE: Not rideable E: Not rideable ESE: Not rideable SE: Not rideable SSE: Not rideable S: Not rideable SSW: Not rideable SW: Rideable WSW: Rideable W: Rideable WNW: Rideable NW: Rideable NNW: Rideable N E S W

The spot works with winds from N, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW.

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Spot functioning

Afternoon sessions with the NW Maestro (May-October). Lagoon side: flat water, beginners, freestyle. Sea side: waves, experienced riders. The sand strip offers easy launching and quick access to both bodies of water. ⚠️ Natura 2000 area — respect environmental regulations.

Spot opening date · Required level
Spot opening date
Open all year round
Required level
Intermediate
On the water

Sea side: open water with chop 30-70cm and possible waves in strong wind. Lagoon side: ultra-flat, 50cm-1m depth. Sandy bottom on both sides. Clear water on sea side, murkier on lagoon side.

Parking

Access via the road along the Gialova lagoon. Limited parking on dirt roads. Protected area (Natura 2000) — respect authorized access points. Gialova and Pylos nearby for services.

Wind specificities

Dominant NW/W Maestro, 12-20 knots in summer. Wind arrives side-onshore on the sea-side beach (W-facing). On the lagoon side, the wind is the same but the water is flat and protected. The sand strip allows choosing your body of water based on conditions and skill level.

Hazards

Natura 2000 area — sailing potentially regulated. Coastal currents on sea side. Shore break possible on sea side in strong swell. Do not disturb lagoon wildlife (flamingos, migratory birds, turtles). Muddy bottom in some lagoon areas.

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