Name: Plaka
Address: GR

Overview

Plaka is a spot on the northeastern Aegean coast, in the Thrace region, near Alexandroupoli. Facing south towards the Aegean Sea, this spot benefits from direct exposure to the Meltemi (NE/ENE) which is particularly powerful in this eastern part of the northern Aegean. The Etesian (Meltemi) winds are channeled between the Thracian coast and the northeastern Aegean islands (Samothrace, Thasos). The area offers windy and consistent conditions in summer.

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Sunrise 07:34 · Sunset 18:32

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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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Plaka: 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

340h

in August · 28 rideable days

The season runs from June to August, peaking in August: 27 rideable days a month and 340 hours of usable wind, at 29 °C. The low point is March, at 19 days.

Rideable days per month

Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 57%13-20 knots · 39%21-30 knots · 4%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 57% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is February, at 12 °C. The wettest month is December, with 98 mm.

Monthly averages: Plaka

Monthly averages — Plaka — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month	Rideable days	Usable wind	Temperature	Rain
January	22.5	196 h	13 °C	48 mm
February	21.0	217 h	12 °C	28 mm
March	19.0	197 h	16 °C	65 mm
April	21.0	243 h	18 °C	28 mm
May	19.0	208 h	21 °C	29 mm
June	24.5	273 h	27 °C	0 mm
July	27.0	304 h	30 °C	6 mm
August	28.0	340 h	29 °C	2 mm
September	22.5	234 h	26 °C	15 mm
October	23.0	230 h	20 °C	39 mm
November	21.5	222 h	17 °C	62 mm
December	22.5	193 h	13 °C	98 mm

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Technical details of Plaka spot

The spot works with winds from N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, S, SSW, SW, NNW.

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Spot functioning

Launch from the south-facing beach. In Meltemi (NE/ENE), the wind is side-shore to side-onshore — excellent riding conditions. In S/SSW wind, onshore conditions. Open sailing area on the northern Aegean Sea with good fetch. View of Samothrace island to the southwest. Less crowded spot than Chalkidiki ones — more riding space.

Spot opening date · Required level

Spot opening date: Open all year round
Required level: Intermediate

On the water

Moderate to sustained chop depending on the Meltemi. The open Aegean fetch allows wave development in strong wind. In Meltemi side-shore, chop is moderate. In S onshore wind, more developed swell from the open sea. Clear Aegean Sea water.

Parking

Access from the Thracian coastal road, between Komotini and Alexandroupoli. Parking available along the coastal road or in areas near the beach. Relatively isolated area.

Wind specificities

The Meltemi (NE/ENE) is the dominant summer wind, channeled between the Thracian coast and the northeastern Aegean islands. In this eastern zone, the Meltemi blows more from NE/ENE than pure N, creating side-shore to side-onshore conditions on this south-facing coast. The wind can be very powerful and consistent from June to September. South/SSW winds bring a secondary regime during low-pressure systems. Thermals reinforced in the afternoon during summer by heating of the Thracian lands.

Hazards

Potentially very powerful Meltemi in this eastern Aegean zone — assess your skills carefully. Possible current along the coast in strong wind. Open Aegean fetch — swell in strong wind. Isolated spot — sailing with a buddy recommended. Tidal currents possible near Thracian river mouths.

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