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Evvoia | Pefki kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot

Greece

Spot currently openIntermediate level 39.01 | 23.21

Overview

Pefki is a spot at the northern tip of Evia island, at the exit of the North Euboean Gulf. This popular beach resort among Athenians offers good kitesurfing conditions thanks to its position exposed to north and NW winds exiting the gulf.

The northern tip of Evia marks the transition between the protected North Euboean Gulf channel and the more open waters of the Pagasetic Gulf and the Aegean Sea. Wind is reliable in summer with the Meltemi arriving directly from N/NNE or channeled as NW from the gulf.

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Spot forecast for Evvoia | Pefki

Sunrise 07:41 · Sunset 18:42

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< 7 kn7–12 kn13–20 kn21–30 kn31–40 kn41+ kn Gusts Your minimum: 7 kn

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Evvoia | Pefki: 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

109h

in July · 26 rideable days

The season runs from April to September, peaking in July: 20 rideable days a month and 109 hours of usable wind, at 27 °C. The low point is March, at 5.5 days.

Rideable days per month

0 10 20 30 January: 7 rideable days J February: 8.5 rideable days F March: 5.5 rideable days5.5 d M April: 14 rideable days A May: 18 rideable days M June: 22 rideable days J July: 26 rideable days26 d J August: 24 rideable days A September: 15 rideable days S October: 8.5 rideable days O November: 5.5 rideable days5.5 d N December: 6 rideable days D 0 10 20 30 January: 7 rideable days J February: 8.5 rideable days F March: 5.5 rideable days5.5 d M April: 14 rideable days A May: 18 rideable days M June: 22 rideable days J July: 26 rideable days26 d J August: 24 rideable days A September: 15 rideable days S October: 8.5 rideable days O November: 5.5 rideable days5.5 d N December: 6 rideable days D

Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 90%13-20 knots · 10%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 90% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 13 °C. The wettest month is December, with 167 mm.

Monthly averages: Evvoia | Pefki
Monthly averages — Evvoia | Pefki — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month Rideable days Usable wind Temperature Rain
January 7.0 71 h 13 °C 73 mm
February 8.5 60 h 13 °C 39 mm
March 5.5 45 h 17 °C 45 mm
April 14.0 84 h 19 °C 82 mm
May 18.0 92 h 23 °C 25 mm
June 22.0 98 h 29 °C 1 mm
July 26.0 109 h 32 °C 1 mm
August 24.0 128 h 30 °C 3 mm
September 15.0 85 h 27 °C 33 mm
October 8.5 48 h 22 °C 24 mm
November 5.5 40 h 18 °C 35 mm
December 6.0 48 h 13 °C 167 mm

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Technical details of Evvoia | Pefki spot

N: Rideable NNE: Rideable NE: Rideable ENE: Not rideable E: Not rideable ESE: Not rideable SE: Not rideable SSE: Not rideable S: Not rideable SSW: Not rideable SW: Not rideable WSW: Not rideable W: Not rideable WNW: Rideable NW: Rideable NNW: Rideable N E S W

The spot works with winds from N, NNE, NE, WNW, NW, NNW.

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Spot functioning

Best season from June to September with the Meltemi. The spot works with multiple wind directions (N, NNE, NE, NW, NNW), offering great versatility. Conditions are generally good from noon when thermals kick in. Water state varies from flat (in light wind) to choppy (in strong Meltemi).

Spot opening date · Required level
Spot opening date
Open all year round
Required level
Intermediate
On the water

The water is more open than inside the gulf, with greater fetch to the north. In moderate Meltemi, chop of 30-50cm. In strong Meltemi, waves of 0.5-1m possible. Sandy bottom with pebble areas. Progressive depth. Clear, warm water in summer.

Parking

Pefki is a beach resort with tourist infrastructure. Parking along the coastal road and village streets. In high season (July-August), parking can be limited as Pefki is a popular destination for Athenian holidaymakers. Arrive early morning for the best spots.

Wind specificities

Dual wind exposure: direct Meltemi from N/NNE and channeled NW wind exiting the North Euboean Gulf. This convergence creates reliable and often stronger-than-average conditions. Wind typically shifts from NW in the morning (channel exit) to NNE in the afternoon (Meltemi reinforced by thermals).

Typical strength: 12-22 knots in summer, with gusts to 25+ knots in strong Meltemi.

Hazards

Currents at the northern tip of the island, especially in strong wind. Maritime traffic at the exit of the North Euboean Gulf. Rocks at some beach extremities. In summer, many swimmers — respect bathing zones. In strong Meltemi (>25 knots), conditions become demanding with significant chop.

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