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lefkada | agios ioannis kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot
Greece
Overview
Agios Ioannis is a spectacular beach on Lefkada's west coast, known for its white cliffs and turquoise water. Facing the open Ionian Sea, it's a kitesurf and surf spot exposed to the NW "Maestro" wind and western swell.
The setting is breathtaking – steep cliffs, crystal clear water, white sand – but conditions are demanding. NW/W wind arrives onshore with real waves, making this a spot for advanced riders who can handle waves and current.
Spot forecast for lefkada | agios ioannis
Sunrise 07:51 · Sunset 18:52
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lefkada | agios ioannis: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
182h
in July · 27.5 rideable days
The season runs from April to September, peaking in July: 19 rideable days a month and 182 hours of usable wind, at 27 °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 — 89% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 14 °C. The wettest month is December, with 134 mm.
Monthly averages: lefkada | agios ioannis
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.5 | 3 h | 14 °C | 90 mm |
| February | 2.0 | 11 h | 14 °C | 55 mm |
| March | 7.5 | 55 h | 17 °C | 68 mm |
| April | 15.0 | 96 h | 20 °C | 23 mm |
| May | 12.5 | 100 h | 23 °C | 36 mm |
| June | 19.5 | 111 h | 30 °C | 1 mm |
| July | 27.5 | 182 h | 32 °C | 1 mm |
| August | 23.5 | 132 h | 31 °C | 8 mm |
| September | 18.5 | 113 h | 27 °C | 31 mm |
| October | 7.0 | 49 h | 22 °C | 53 mm |
| November | 2.0 | 21 h | 18 °C | 133 mm |
| December | 3.5 | 13 h | 15 °C | 134 mm |
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Technical details of lefkada | agios ioannis spot
The spot works with winds from WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW.
Spot functioning
Wave spot – mainly for wave-riding, surf and strapless. No kite school on site. Tricky launching in waves and shorebreak. Sailing space towards open water.
Works from June to September with the Maestro. Best wave conditions are in autumn and winter but with less reliable wind.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Advanced
On the water
Waves formed by western Ionian Sea swell. Powerful shore break on big swell days. Rip current possible. Sandy bottom. Crystal turquoise water – the most beautiful colors in Greece.
Parking
Parking at the cliff top with beach access via a steep path (or stairs). Access can be difficult with kite equipment. A few beach bars in season. Access road from Lefkada town.
Wind specificities
The "Maestro" wind (NW) is the dominant summer wind in the Ionians. On this exposed west coast, it arrives directly onshore to side-onshore, typically 12-22 knots. Possible thermal reinforcement in the afternoon, reaching 20-25 knots.
On big NW days, the combination of strong wind + swell creates spectacular but demanding wave-riding conditions. Wind can shift westward on some days.
Hazards
Powerful waves and shore break – injury risk at launch/landing. Dangerous rip current. Cliffs on each side limiting emergency exits. Difficult access with equipment.
No permanent supervision. Sometimes rocky bottom at the ends. High tourist traffic – respect swimmers.
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