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Aegina Agios Vasilios kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot
Greece
Overview
Aegina Agios Vasilios is a spot on the island of Aegina, in the Saronic Gulf, about 30 km southwest of Athens. Aegina is the largest island in the Saronic Gulf and offers sailing conditions in a protected setting. Agios Vasilios, on the west coast of the island, faces towards the Peloponnese. The spot benefits from the attenuated Meltemi in the Saronic Gulf (N/NNE) as well as the characteristic south thermal breeze ("Embatis") of the region.
Spot forecast for Aegina Agios Vasilios
Sunrise 07:39 · Sunset 18:42
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Aegina Agios Vasilios: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
153h
in November · 16 rideable days
The season runs from July to February, peaking in November: 14 rideable days a month and 153 hours of usable wind, at 23 °C. The low point is March, at 6.5 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 69% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 15 °C. The wettest month is December, with 73 mm.
Monthly averages: Aegina Agios Vasilios
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13.0 | 113 h | 15 °C | 38 mm |
| February | 13.5 | 120 h | 15 °C | 38 mm |
| March | 6.5 | 56 h | 18 °C | 25 mm |
| April | 10.5 | 112 h | 21 °C | 13 mm |
| May | 7.5 | 82 h | 25 °C | 9 mm |
| June | 10.5 | 108 h | 33 °C | 1 mm |
| July | 15.5 | 160 h | 35 °C | 2 mm |
| August | 13.0 | 160 h | 33 °C | 2 mm |
| September | 12.5 | 107 h | 29 °C | 2 mm |
| October | 12.0 | 101 h | 24 °C | 21 mm |
| November | 16.0 | 153 h | 20 °C | 27 mm |
| December | 13.5 | 113 h | 16 °C | 73 mm |
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Technical details of Aegina Agios Vasilios spot
The spot works with winds from N, NNE, NE, SSE, S, SSW, NNW.
Spot functioning
Launch from the west-facing beach. In Meltemi (N/NNE), the wind is side-shore — riding along the coast. In Embatis (S/SSW), the wind is side-onshore — more accessible conditions. The Saronic Gulf offers a protected sailing area with limited fetch between Aegina and the Peloponnese. Watch for maritime traffic (ferries, shuttles) between Aegina and Piraeus.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Intermediate
On the water
Flat to light chop water thanks to the limited Saronic Gulf fetch. The passage between Aegina and the Peloponnese (about 15 km) doesn't allow large wave development. Ideal conditions for foiling and wingfoiling. Clear and pleasant Saronic Gulf water. Progressive depth.
Parking
Access by ferry from Piraeus (about 40 minutes by hydrofoil, 1h15 by regular ferry). On the island, access by vehicle or scooter from Aegina port. Parking near Agios Vasilios beach. Services in the village.
Wind specificities
The Meltemi (N/NNE) is attenuated in the Saronic Gulf compared to the open Aegean, but remains the dominant summer wind. On Aegina's west coast, it arrives side-shore. The south/SSW thermal breeze ("Embatis") develops in the afternoon and can reach 15-20 knots, arriving side-onshore. The Saronic Gulf creates a channeling effect between Aegina and the Peloponnese that can reinforce S/SSW winds. Moderate and consistent conditions, suited to a wide range of riders.
Hazards
INTENSE maritime traffic — ferries, hydrofoils and shuttles between Aegina and Piraeus. Stay in the coastal zone and avoid navigation channels. Possible current in the passage between Aegina and the mainland/Peloponnese. No specific supervision for water sports.
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