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karpathos | secret beach kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot
Greece
Overview
Secret Beach is a spot on the west coast of the southern tip of Karpathos, offering an interesting alternative to the east coast spots (Devils Bay, Gun Bay). Facing west, this beach receives the Meltemi as side-onshore, a much safer direction than the east coast. Conditions remain powerful thanks to the exceptional strength of the Meltemi in Karpathos, but the return to shore is significantly easier.
Spot forecast for karpathos | secret beach
Sunrise 07:22 · Sunset 18:30
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karpathos | secret beach: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
469h
in July · 30.5 rideable days
The season runs from May to September, peaking in July: 28 rideable days a month and 469 hours of usable wind, at 26 °C. The low point is January, at 16.5 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 13 and 20 knots — 57% 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 | secret beach
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16.5 | 163 h | 17 °C | 46 mm |
| February | 18.0 | 205 h | 15 °C | 33 mm |
| March | 18.0 | 209 h | 18 °C | 17 mm |
| April | 21.5 | 295 h | 20 °C | 28 mm |
| May | 23.0 | 317 h | 22 °C | 19 mm |
| June | 29.5 | 483 h | 26 °C | 1 mm |
| July | 30.5 | 469 h | 28 °C | 0 mm |
| August | 29.5 | 451 h | 28 °C | 0 mm |
| September | 28.5 | 402 h | 27 °C | 1 mm |
| October | 22.5 | 249 h | 23 °C | 5 mm |
| November | 17.5 | 189 h | 20 °C | 15 mm |
| December | 18.5 | 184 h | 17 °C | 92 mm |
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Technical details of karpathos | secret beach spot
The spot works with winds from N, WNW, NW, NNW.
Spot functioning
West-facing beach receiving the Meltemi as side-onshore. Wind pushes towards the coast, making conditions safer. Waves possible but generally more moderate than on the east coast. Good choice in very strong Meltemi or for advanced riders who prefer a side-onshore direction.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Advanced
On the water
Warm Aegean Sea in summer (23-26°C). Moderate wind waves. Sandy to rocky bottom. No wetsuit needed in summer.
Parking
Access from Afiartis via track towards the west coast. Limited parking on natural ground. The spot is less busy than the east coast.
Wind specificities
The N to NNW Meltemi arrives here as side-onshore on this west coast, a much safer direction than on the eastern spots. Wind pushes towards the coast rather than out to sea. Similar strength to other spots in the area (25-35+ knots) but safer sailing conditions thanks to the direction. Season: June to September.
Hazards
Meltemi remains very powerful even on the west side (25-35+ knots). Rocks possible near the shore. Violent gusts. Isolated spot with limited access. Despite the safer direction, conditions remain advanced due to the sheer power of the wind.
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