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Lechaio kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot
Greece
Overview
Lechaio is a spot on the south shore of the Gulf of Corinth, in close proximity to the ancient city of Corinth. Facing north, this spot benefits from the channeled wind regime in the gulf, with the Vardaris (E/NE) as the main summer wind. The position in the eastern part of the gulf offers a long fetch for the Vardaris that accelerates through the corridor. Former port city of ancient Corinth, Lechaio combines history and sailing conditions in a unique setting.
Spot forecast for Lechaio
Sunrise 07:41 · Sunset 18:44
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Lechaio: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
209h
in July · 25 rideable days
The season runs from April to September, peaking in July: 18 rideable days a month and 209 hours of usable wind, at 29 °C. The low point is December, at 7 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 81% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 14 °C. The wettest month is December, with 49 mm.
Monthly averages: Lechaio
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.5 | 66 h | 14 °C | 40 mm |
| February | 12.0 | 72 h | 14 °C | 31 mm |
| March | 10.0 | 64 h | 18 °C | 30 mm |
| April | 14.5 | 117 h | 21 °C | 23 mm |
| May | 15.0 | 111 h | 25 °C | 15 mm |
| June | 20.5 | 153 h | 33 °C | 1 mm |
| July | 25.0 | 209 h | 35 °C | 2 mm |
| August | 19.0 | 163 h | 33 °C | 4 mm |
| September | 15.0 | 97 h | 29 °C | 5 mm |
| October | 12.5 | 72 h | 23 °C | 23 mm |
| November | 9.5 | 61 h | 19 °C | 22 mm |
| December | 7.0 | 39 h | 15 °C | 49 mm |
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Technical details of Lechaio spot
The spot works with winds from N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW.
Spot functioning
Launch from the north-facing beach, mix of sand and pebbles. In Vardaris (E/NE), the wind is side-shore from the right — parallel riding along the shore with good tacking conditions. In northerly wind, classic onshore conditions. Open sailing area on the gulf with 10-15 km fetch to the north. The enclosed gulf offers flatter conditions than in open sea.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Intermediate
On the water
Short and moderate chop channeled through the gulf. The limited north-south fetch (10-15 km) prevents large wave development. In strong Vardaris, more pronounced chop in the east-west axis. Relatively flat water, excellent for foiling and wingfoiling. No ocean swell.
Parking
Access from Corinth via the road leading to the ancient port of Lechaio. Parking available along the coastal road or in areas near the beach. Archaeological zone nearby — respect the marked areas.
Wind specificities
The Vardaris (E/ENE) is the dominant wind, channeled through the long east-west Gulf of Corinth corridor. At Lechaio, in the eastern part of the gulf, the Vardaris has travelled the entire corridor and reaches full power, offering steady and sustained wind. North/northwesterly winds cross the gulf to arrive onshore. The Ponentes (W/WNW) arrives from the western end of the gulf, often weaker in this eastern part. Reliable afternoon thermals in summer, reinforcing the Vardaris.
Hazards
Relatively safe spot. Some rocks and submerged archaeological remains near the ancient port — stay vigilant near the shoreline. Maritime traffic in the gulf — stay in the coastal zone. In very strong Vardaris, the channeled chop can become powerful. No beach lifeguard.
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