Name: Kymi
Address: GR

Overview

Kymi is a spot on the east coast of Evia, directly facing the Aegean Sea. Unlike the west coast protected by the Euboean channel, this eastern facade is fully exposed to the Meltemi which arrives directly from the north and NNE without any obstacle.

It's a character spot, with powerful wind and significant waves in summer. Evia's east coast offers the Meltemi in its full power, comparable to the best Cycladic conditions, but much closer to Athens (2.5 hours by road).

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Spot forecast for Kymi

Sunrise 07:37 · Sunset 18:38

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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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Kymi: when to go?

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Season · peak

146h

in August · 20.5 rideable days

The season runs from June to September, peaking in August: 18 rideable days a month and 146 hours of usable wind, at 28 °C. The low point is March, at 7 days.

Rideable days per month

Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 51%13-20 knots · 43%21-30 knots · 6%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 51% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is February, at 13 °C. The wettest month is December, with 168 mm.

Monthly averages: Kymi

Monthly averages — Kymi — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month	Rideable days	Usable wind	Temperature	Rain
January	10.0	99 h	14 °C	137 mm
February	10.5	117 h	13 °C	81 mm
March	7.0	64 h	16 °C	58 mm
April	12.5	87 h	18 °C	32 mm
May	12.5	87 h	22 °C	22 mm
June	15.0	101 h	28 °C	0 mm
July	17.0	95 h	30 °C	2 mm
August	20.5	146 h	29 °C	2 mm
September	20.0	148 h	26 °C	19 mm
October	12.0	98 h	21 °C	13 mm
November	9.5	92 h	18 °C	66 mm
December	12.0	107 h	14 °C	168 mm

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Technical details of Kymi spot

The spot works with winds from N, NNE, NE, ENE, E.

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Spot functioning

The spot works from June to September with the Meltemi, blowing almost daily in July-August. Wind typically picks up late morning and peaks in early afternoon. Ideal conditions for wave-riding and wave freestyle. In light Meltemi (<15 knots), foil conditions are excellent.

Spot opening date · Required level

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

On the water

Open water with significant waves. In moderate Meltemi, chop of 0.5-1m with wave sets. In strong Meltemi, waves of 1-2m with occasionally larger sets. Sandy and rocky bottom in places. Crystal-clear water typical of the Aegean Sea. Temperature: 22-25°C in summer.

Parking

Parking near Kymi beach. The town of Kymi is perched on a cliff above the port, and the beach is accessible via the road descending to the coast. Parking along the coastal road. Kymi has basic services (restaurants, minimarkets). Ferry from Kymi to Skyros.

Wind specificities

The Meltemi arrives directly from N/NNE on this east-facing coast, as powerful side-onshore. No Venturi effect here but pure, direct exposure to the Etesian flow. Typical strength: 15-25 knots, gusting to 30+ knots during strong Meltemi episodes. Wind is more consistent than on the west coast as no mountains disturb the flow before the coastline.

Open fetch to the east/northeast generates significant waves, 0.5-1.5m in moderate Meltemi, exceeding 2m in strong Meltemi.

Hazards

Powerful waves in strong Meltemi — technical shore break on exit. Coastal currents pushing southward along the coast. Submerged rocks on the sides of the beach. In extreme Meltemi (>30 knots), very committed conditions for experts only. No protected fallback zone in the immediate vicinity — Evia's east coast is exposed and unsheltered.

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