lefkada lagoon kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot

Greece

Spot currently openBeginner level 38.85 | 20.74

Overview

The Lefkada lagoon is THE island's flagship kitesurfing spot, located in the north between the coastal road and the sandbar separating the lagoon from the Ionian Sea. This flat, shallow water body is one of the best spots for learning kitesurfing in Greece.

The NW "Maestro" wind crosses the thin sand strip and arrives on the lagoon as cross-shore to side-onshore. Water is flat, shallow (you can stand in much of it), and the setting is magnificent with mountains as backdrop. Several kite schools are established here.

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< 7 kn7–12 kn13–20 kn21–30 kn31–40 kn41+ kn Gusts Your minimum: 7 kn

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lefkada lagoon: when to go?

Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)

Season · peak

123h

in July · 21.5 rideable days

The season runs from April to September, peaking in July: 16 rideable days a month and 123 hours of usable wind, at 27 °C. The low point is January, at 0 days.

Rideable days per month

0 10 20 30 January: 0 rideable days0 d J February: 1.5 rideable days F March: 7 rideable days M April: 11 rideable days A May: 11.5 rideable days M June: 12.5 rideable days J July: 21.5 rideable days21.5 d J August: 20.5 rideable days A September: 16 rideable days S October: 6.5 rideable days O November: 2 rideable days N December: 1.5 rideable days D 0 10 20 30 January: 0 rideable days0 d J February: 1.5 rideable days F March: 7 rideable days M April: 11 rideable days A May: 11.5 rideable days M June: 12.5 rideable days J July: 21.5 rideable days21.5 d J August: 20.5 rideable days A September: 16 rideable days S October: 6.5 rideable days O November: 2 rideable days N December: 1.5 rideable days D

Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 88%13-20 knots · 11%21-30 knots · under 1%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 88% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 15 °C. The wettest month is November, with 245 mm.

Monthly averages: lefkada lagoon
Monthly averages — lefkada lagoon — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month Rideable days Usable wind Temperature Rain
January 0.0 1 h 15 °C 121 mm
February 1.5 8 h 15 °C 68 mm
March 7.0 43 h 17 °C 82 mm
April 11.0 73 h 20 °C 24 mm
May 11.5 81 h 23 °C 33 mm
June 12.5 62 h 30 °C 0 mm
July 21.5 123 h 32 °C 1 mm
August 20.5 87 h 32 °C 10 mm
September 16.0 90 h 27 °C 42 mm
October 6.5 40 h 22 °C 72 mm
November 2.0 19 h 19 °C 245 mm
December 1.5 9 h 15 °C 149 mm

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Technical details of lefkada lagoon spot

N: Rideable NNE: Not rideable NE: Not rideable ENE: Not rideable E: Not rideable ESE: Not rideable SE: Not rideable SSE: Not rideable S: Not rideable SSW: Not rideable SW: Not rideable WSW: Not rideable W: Rideable WNW: Rideable NW: Rideable NNW: Rideable N E S W

The spot works with winds from N, W, WNW, NW, NNW.

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Spot functioning

Several kite schools established around the lagoon offering lessons and rental. The flat, shallow water is ideal for learning – you can touch bottom over large areas. Extended sailing area on the lagoon.

Works from June to September. The spot is organized with zones dedicated to schools and autonomous riders. Wingfoil and windsurf are also possible.

Spot opening date · Required level
Spot opening date
Open all year round
Required level
Beginner
On the water

FLAT water – this is the lagoon's great strength. No waves, no significant chop. Shallow water (30cm to 1.5m over large areas). Sand and mud bottom. Warmer water than the open sea. Ideal for freestyle and learning.

Parking

Parking along the coastal road bordering the lagoon. Kite schools often have their own parking. Well-equipped area with restaurants and bars nearby. Lefkada town is a few kilometers away.

Wind specificities

The NW "Maestro" wind crosses the coastal sandbar and reaches the lagoon. The passage over the sand can create slight turbulence at the lagoon edge but wind stabilizes quickly. Typical strength 12-20 knots in summer.

Thermal reinforces wind in the afternoon. Good reliability from June to September. Mornings are often calm – use this window for first steps. Wind is generally softer than on the exposed west coast.

Hazards

Muddy bottom can trap feet – wear appropriate shoes. Some areas are very shallow with bottom contact risk during maneuvers. Possible turbulence at the lagoon edge near the sandbar.

The lagoon is a sensitive natural area – respect the environment. Jellyfish possible late season. Intense sun – protection essential.

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