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Lefkada | Aghios Nikolaos kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot
Greece
Overview
Aghios Nikolaos is a kitesurfing spot on the east coast of Lefkada, in the channel between the island and the Greek mainland. Located in the northern part of the island, it offers a semi-protected water body shielded by the mainland to the east.
The NW "Maestro" wind wraps around the island and enters the channel. Conditions are more moderate than on the exposed west coast, with less choppy water thanks to mainland protection. Intermediate spot with a pleasant setting.
Spot forecast for Lefkada | Aghios Nikolaos
Sunrise 07:51 · Sunset 18:52
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Lefkada | Aghios Nikolaos: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
181h
in July · 30 rideable days
The season runs from April to September, peaking in July: 24 rideable days a month and 181 hours of usable wind, at 28 °C. The low point is January, at 0.5 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 92% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 15 °C. The wettest month is November, with 117 mm.
Monthly averages: Lefkada | Aghios Nikolaos
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.5 | 1 h | 15 °C | 82 mm |
| February | 2.5 | 8 h | 15 °C | 43 mm |
| March | 9.5 | 53 h | 18 °C | 63 mm |
| April | 18.0 | 101 h | 21 °C | 24 mm |
| May | 19.5 | 124 h | 24 °C | 35 mm |
| June | 27.0 | 151 h | 31 °C | 0 mm |
| July | 30.0 | 181 h | 33 °C | 1 mm |
| August | 26.5 | 139 h | 33 °C | 25 mm |
| September | 23.5 | 127 h | 28 °C | 36 mm |
| October | 7.0 | 35 h | 23 °C | 61 mm |
| November | 2.0 | 16 h | 19 °C | 117 mm |
| December | 0.5 | 3 h | 15 °C | 117 mm |
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Technical details of Lefkada | Aghios Nikolaos spot
The spot works with winds from N, W, WNW, NW, NNW.
Spot functioning
Launching from the village beach. Sailing area in the channel. No kite school on site. Wingfoil is well suited to the moderate wind conditions on this east coast.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Intermediate
On the water
Semi-flat water in the channel, protected from long fetch by the mainland. Moderate chop. Sandy and rocky bottom. Clear Ionian Sea water.
Parking
Parking in Aghios Nikolaos village. Small village with a few tavernas. Access from Lefkada's east coastal road.
Wind specificities
The NW "Maestro" wind wraps around Lefkada and enters the channel between the island and the mainland. Wind arrives from NW/N, sometimes channeled and accelerated in the channel. Typical strength 10-18 knots, less strong than on the west coast.
Wind can be turbulent in places due to the island's terrain effect. Thermal reinforcement in the afternoon.
Hazards
Maritime traffic in the channel (pleasure boats, ferries). Possible current in the channel. Sometimes turbulent wind due to terrain. Rocky bottom in places.
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