Name: Julians Bay
Address: GR

Overview

Julians Bay is a spot on the west coast of Kea (Tzia) island, the closest Cycladic island from Athens. This bay faces west/southwest, meaning the dominant Meltemi (N/NNE) arrives here as OFFSHORE — a dangerous orientation for beginners and intermediates.

The spot works mainly with south to west sector winds, more frequent in spring, autumn, and during summer low-pressure passages. Kea is accessible by ferry from Lavrio (1 hour), offering an island escape close to Athens.

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Sunrise 07:35 · Sunset 18:39

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Julians Bay: when to go?

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Season · peak

95h

in January · 12 rideable days

The season runs from October to March, peaking in January: 10 rideable days a month and 95 hours of usable wind, at 17 °C. The low point is June, at 0.5 days.

Rideable days per month

Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 67%13-20 knots · 32%21-30 knots · 1%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 67% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is February, at 14 °C. The wettest month is December, with 133 mm.

Monthly averages: Julians Bay

Monthly averages — Julians Bay — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month	Rideable days	Usable wind	Temperature	Rain
January	12.0	95 h	15 °C	44 mm
February	8.5	83 h	14 °C	57 mm
March	10.5	97 h	17 °C	26 mm
April	6.0	47 h	20 °C	18 mm
May	4.0	34 h	23 °C	10 mm
June	0.5	3 h	30 °C	0 mm
July	1.5	8 h	32 °C	0 mm
August	0.5	3 h	31 °C	1 mm
September	3.0	27 h	28 °C	2 mm
October	8.0	75 h	23 °C	75 mm
November	11.5	106 h	19 °C	81 mm
December	9.5	87 h	16 °C	133 mm

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Technical details of Julians Bay spot

The spot works with winds from ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W.

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Spot functioning

The spot works ONLY with south to west sector winds (S, SSW, SW, W). Check forecasts and do NOT sail if Meltemi is forecast. Best seasons are spring and autumn. In summer, only rare Meltemi-free days offer rideable conditions. Isolated spot — always sail with a buddy.

Spot opening date · Required level

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

On the water

With S/SW wind (onshore), water with waves of 0.5-1.5m depending on wind strength. Rocky and sandy bottom. Crystal-clear water typical of the Cyclades. Kea's west coast is wilder and more exposed than the east coast. Temperature: 20-25°C.

Parking

Access via island roads from Korissia port. Limited parking near the bay, on dirt roads or roadside. Kea is a quiet, less touristy island compared to other Cyclades. Limited services — stock up in Ioulida (main village) or Korissia. Ferry from Lavrio (Attica), about 1-hour crossing.

Wind specificities

⚠️ WARNING: The Meltemi (N/NNE), the dominant summer wind, is OFFSHORE on this west coast! It pushes toward the open sea, toward the open Saronic Gulf. Do NOT sail in Meltemi from this coast.

The spot works with S, SW and W winds, which arrive onshore to side-onshore. These conditions are linked to depressions and southerly thermals. More reliable in spring (March-May) and autumn (September-November). In summer, the Meltemi dominates and makes this spot unsailable most of the time.

Hazards

🚨 DANGER: Meltemi OFFSHORE on this coast! A rider carried out will be pushed toward the open Saronic Gulf/Aegean Sea with no possibility of return. Rocky coastline with limited access. No rescue services nearby. Rocky bottom with sea urchins. Currents between Kea and the mainland. Remote island with limited rescue resources.

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