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karpathos | devil s bay kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot
Greece
Overview
Devils Bay is one of the most extreme kitesurfing spots in Europe, located on the east coast of the southern tip of Karpathos in the Dodecanese. This legendary bay is the playground of expert kiters from around the world, drawn by the Meltemi (Etesian wind) that funnels with exceptional power through the channel between Crete and Karpathos. The waves, ultra-powerful wind (often 30-40+ knots) and side-offshore direction make it a spot reserved for very experienced riders.
Spot forecast for karpathos | devil s bay
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karpathos | devil s bay: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
459h
in June · 29 rideable days
The season runs from May to September, peaking in June: 26 rideable days a month and 459 hours of usable wind, at 26 °C. The low point is January, at 13 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 13 and 20 knots — 60% of rideable hours. That is the most versatile range, where most kites work. The coldest month is February, at 15 °C. The wettest month is December, with 92 mm.
Monthly averages: karpathos | devil s bay
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13.0 | 127 h | 17 °C | 46 mm |
| February | 17.0 | 176 h | 15 °C | 33 mm |
| March | 16.0 | 150 h | 18 °C | 17 mm |
| April | 19.5 | 225 h | 20 °C | 28 mm |
| May | 21.0 | 220 h | 22 °C | 19 mm |
| June | 29.0 | 459 h | 26 °C | 1 mm |
| July | 29.0 | 393 h | 28 °C | 0 mm |
| August | 27.0 | 346 h | 28 °C | 0 mm |
| September | 25.0 | 310 h | 27 °C | 1 mm |
| October | 20.0 | 216 h | 23 °C | 5 mm |
| November | 15.5 | 163 h | 20 °C | 15 mm |
| December | 16.5 | 151 h | 17 °C | 92 mm |
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Technical details of karpathos | devil s bay spot
The spot works with winds from N, NNE, NW, NNW.
Spot functioning
East-facing wave spot that works exclusively with the N/NNW Meltemi (side-offshore). Wind swell creates 1-3 metre waves in the bay. No protection — full exposure to wind and waves. The spot only works with the summer Meltemi (June-September). In lighter Meltemi, prefer Chicken Bay or Gun Bay.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Expert
On the water
Aegean Sea — pleasant temperature in summer (23-26°C), no wetsuit needed from June to September. Wind waves of 1-3m, sometimes more in strong Meltemi. Possible coastal current. Sandy bottom in the bay with some rocks on the sides.
Parking
Access from Afiartis village via a partly unpaved road. Parking on natural ground above the bay. The descent to the beach is on foot with equipment.
Wind specificities
The Meltemi blows here from NNW to N with exceptional power due to the Venturi effect between Crete and Karpathos. This is one of the windiest spots in the entire Mediterranean. Typical strength: 25-40 knots, with gusts beyond 45 knots. The wind is side-offshore on this east-facing coast, making it dangerous — it pushes out to sea. Meltemi season: June to September, peaking in July-August.
Hazards
EXPERT only spot — not for beginners or intermediates. Ultra-powerful side-offshore wind pushing out to sea. 1-3m waves. Risk of drifting towards Turkey in case of equipment failure. Violent and sudden gusts. Rocks on the sides of the bay. Coastal current. Sail with a smaller kite than you think you need. Always have a backup plan. Inform someone before sailing.
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