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Kabouri-Kryoneri kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot
Greece
Overview
Kabouri-Kryoneri is a spot on the north shore of the Gulf of Corinth, west of the Rio-Antirrio bridge, in the transition zone between the Gulf of Corinth and the Gulf of Patras. This strategic position offers excellent exposure to westerly/northwesterly winds (Maestro and Ponentes) arriving directly from the Gulf of Patras, as well as easterly (Vardaris) winds channeled through the Gulf of Corinth. The proximity to the Rio-Antirrio strait brings a notable wind acceleration.
Spot forecast for Kabouri-Kryoneri
Sunrise 07:47 · Sunset 18:49
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Kabouri-Kryoneri: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
112h
in July · 22.5 rideable days
The season runs from June to September, peaking in July: 19 rideable days a month and 112 hours of usable wind, at 33 °C. The low point is December, at 5.5 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 93% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 14 °C. The wettest month is December, with 186 mm.
Monthly averages: Kabouri-Kryoneri
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.5 | 66 h | 14 °C | 148 mm |
| February | 8.5 | 62 h | 15 °C | 58 mm |
| March | 8.5 | 55 h | 18 °C | 107 mm |
| April | 15.5 | 105 h | 22 °C | 43 mm |
| May | 11.5 | 73 h | 25 °C | 28 mm |
| June | 15.0 | 68 h | 34 °C | 2 mm |
| July | 22.5 | 112 h | 35 °C | 1 mm |
| August | 22.0 | 109 h | 34 °C | 8 mm |
| September | 14.5 | 83 h | 29 °C | 59 mm |
| October | 6.5 | 43 h | 23 °C | 118 mm |
| November | 8.5 | 49 h | 19 °C | 174 mm |
| December | 5.5 | 32 h | 15 °C | 186 mm |
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Technical details of Kabouri-Kryoneri spot
The spot works with winds from NE, ENE, E, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW.
Spot functioning
Launch from the pebble and sand beach. In westerly/northwesterly wind (Maestro/Ponentes), the wind is onshore to side-onshore — ideal and safe conditions. In Vardaris (E/NE), the wind is side-shore to side-offshore — more technical. Open sailing area with good fetch in both gulf directions. The spot works best in westerly winds which are the most frequent.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Intermediate
On the water
Moderate chop in westerly wind with significant fetch from the Gulf of Patras. In Vardaris, shorter chop channeled through the gulf. Relatively flat water in the nearshore area, choppier further out. Good compromise between accessible conditions near the beach and more committed conditions offshore.
Parking
Access from the village of Kryoneri via the coastal road. Parking available along the road or in areas near the beach. Relatively easy access.
Wind specificities
Prime position in the convergence zone between the Gulf of Patras and the Gulf of Corinth. The Ponentes (W/SW) arrives directly from the Gulf of Patras with acceleration due to the proximity of the Rio-Antirrio strait. The Maestro (NW) is the dominant summer wind, channeled through the Gulf of Patras. The Vardaris (E/NE) is channeled through the Gulf of Corinth corridor. The area benefits from 15-25% acceleration compared to spots further from the strait. Reliable afternoon thermals in summer.
Hazards
Wind accelerated by the proximity of the Rio-Antirrio strait — conditions stronger than expected. In Vardaris (E/NE), offshore component — don't venture too far out. Possible current in the transition zone between the two gulfs. Some rocks near the shoreline. Maritime traffic related to the strait — stay in the coastal zone.
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