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karpathos | gun bay kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot
Greece
Overview
Gun Bay is one of the iconic spots of the Afiartis area in Karpathos, located on the east coast between Devils Bay to the north and Chicken Bay to the south. This bay offers powerful Meltemi conditions with waves and side-offshore wind, in a spectacular setting of arid cliffs typical of the Dodecanese. Very popular with advanced kiters and windsurfers for its muscular but slightly more sheltered conditions than Devils Bay.
Spot forecast for karpathos | gun bay
Sunrise 07:21 · Sunset 18:30
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karpathos | gun 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 | gun 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 | gun bay spot
The spot works with winds from N, NNE, NW, NNW.
Spot functioning
East-facing spot working with the N/NNW Meltemi as side-offshore. Wind waves of 1-2.5m. The bay offers slightly more protection than Devils Bay while maintaining powerful conditions. Sailing centre and kite schools in the Afiartis area.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Advanced
On the water
Aegean Sea — warm water in summer (23-26°C). Wind waves of 1-2.5m. Sandy bottom with some rocks. No wetsuit needed in summer.
Parking
Access from Afiartis via track. Parking on natural ground. Beach access on foot.
Wind specificities
The NNW to N Meltemi funnels here with the same power as the rest of southern Karpathos. Typical strength 25-35 knots, gusts 40+. Side-offshore direction on this east coast. Slightly more protected than Devils Bay thanks to the local topography. Season: June to September.
Hazards
Very powerful side-offshore wind pushing out to sea. Significant waves. Violent gusts possible. Rocks on the sides of the bay. Risk of drifting out to sea. Spot reserved for advanced riders minimum. Use a smaller kite than usual.
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