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Lardos Bay kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot
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Overview
Lardos Bay is a bay on the southeast coast of Rhodes, between Lindos and Kiotari. This southeast-facing bay can receive wind from several directions. In strong Meltemi, the NW wind wraps around the southern tip of the island and can create rideable conditions in the bay. In SE/S winds, the spot works onshore. The sandy beach is long and the setting is beautiful with Rhodes' hills in the background. Lardos is less crowded than the northern resorts.
Spot forecast for Lardos Bay
Sunrise 07:19 · Sunset 18:26
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Lardos Bay: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
134h
in March · 18.5 rideable days
Wind is uneven from month to month: the best months are May, March and September, at 20 rideable days and 26 °C. The low point is January, at 13 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 February, at 16 °C. The wettest month is December, with 171 mm.
Monthly averages: Lardos Bay
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13.0 | 76 h | 17 °C | 66 mm |
| February | 16.0 | 121 h | 16 °C | 58 mm |
| March | 18.5 | 134 h | 20 °C | 24 mm |
| April | 16.0 | 118 h | 23 °C | 68 mm |
| May | 23.5 | 202 h | 26 °C | 19 mm |
| June | 15.0 | 96 h | 35 °C | 0 mm |
| July | 14.5 | 80 h | 36 °C | 0 mm |
| August | 15.5 | 125 h | 35 °C | 0 mm |
| September | 18.5 | 142 h | 31 °C | 2 mm |
| October | 16.0 | 84 h | 26 °C | 22 mm |
| November | 15.0 | 98 h | 22 °C | 29 mm |
| December | 14.0 | 85 h | 18 °C | 171 mm |
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Technical details of Lardos Bay spot
The spot works with winds from SE, SSE, S, W, WNW, NW.
Spot functioning
Lardos Bay works with multiple wind directions. The riding area is sheltered and less rough than the west coast. Shallow water for the first meters. No kite center — self-sufficient spot. Interesting alternative when the west coast is overpowered.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Intermediate
On the water
Aegean Sea SE coast, 22-27°C in summer. Lycra or shorty. Sandy bottom. Generally calmer water than the west coast. Small chop in moderate wind.
Parking
Parking along the access road to Lardos Bay. Beachside spaces. Some tavernas with parking. Car necessary from Rhodes Town (about 50km).
Wind specificities
Lardos Bay has a complex southeast exposure. In strong NW Meltemi, the wind wraps around the south of Rhodes and can arrive as W/NW in the bay, creating cross-shore conditions. In SE/S winds (outside Meltemi season), the spot receives direct onshore wind. Conditions are less reliable and predictable than the west coast. Wind is generally more moderate: 12-20 knots. The spot is interesting as an alternative when the west coast is too violent.
Hazards
Wind conditions less predictable than the west coast. Wind can be gusty (island wrap-around). Isolated spot — sail with a partner. Swimmers in high season. Current possible.
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