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Lesvos | Limena kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot

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Spot currently openIntermediate level 39.2 | 25.85

Overview

Limena is a spot on the west coast of Lesvos, in the Sigri sector. Like other spots in this area, it benefits from the Meltemi that wraps around the island's northwest tip and arrives cross-shore on the WSW-facing beaches. This spot is part of the Sigri sailing area, renowned as one of the best wind/kitesurf destinations in the eastern Aegean thanks to the consistency of the summer Meltemi.

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Spot forecast for Lesvos | Limena

Sunrise 07:31 · Sunset 18:31

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

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Wave height: < 0.5 m 0.5–1 m 1–2 m 2–3 m ≥ 3 m

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Lesvos | Limena: 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

207h

in August · 27 rideable days

The season runs from April to October, peaking in August: 24 rideable days a month and 207 hours of usable wind, at 25 °C. The low point is December, at 9 days.

Rideable days per month

0 10 20 30 January: 13 rideable days J February: 11 rideable days F March: 11.5 rideable days M April: 19.5 rideable days A May: 20.5 rideable days M June: 26.5 rideable days J July: 26 rideable days J August: 27 rideable days27 d A September: 26 rideable days S October: 19 rideable days O November: 11.5 rideable days N December: 9 rideable days9 d D 0 10 20 30 January: 13 rideable days J February: 11 rideable days F March: 11.5 rideable days M April: 19.5 rideable days A May: 20.5 rideable days M June: 26.5 rideable days J July: 26 rideable days J August: 27 rideable days27 d A September: 26 rideable days S October: 19 rideable days O November: 11.5 rideable days N December: 9 rideable days9 d D

Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 69%13-20 knots · 31%21-30 knots · under 1%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 69% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is February, at 12 °C. The wettest month is December, with 138 mm.

Monthly averages: Lesvos | Limena
Monthly averages — Lesvos | Limena — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month Rideable days Usable wind Temperature Rain
January 13.0 72 h 14 °C 76 mm
February 11.0 70 h 12 °C 62 mm
March 11.5 67 h 16 °C 59 mm
April 19.5 118 h 19 °C 29 mm
May 20.5 137 h 21 °C 18 mm
June 26.5 231 h 27 °C 0 mm
July 26.0 212 h 29 °C 1 mm
August 27.0 207 h 29 °C 0 mm
September 26.0 171 h 26 °C 14 mm
October 19.0 111 h 21 °C 70 mm
November 11.5 72 h 17 °C 93 mm
December 9.0 41 h 14 °C 138 mm

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Technical details of Lesvos | Limena 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: Rideable SSW: Not rideable SW: Not rideable WSW: Not rideable W: Not rideable WNW: Rideable NW: Rideable NNW: Rideable N E S W

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

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Spot functioning

Rideable May to September with the Meltemi. Optimal cross-shore conditions for freeride. Launch from the beach. The Sigri area offers several alternative beaches depending on conditions. Plan for 7-12m² kites. Windsurf and kitesurf centers available in Sigri village.

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

Open water with chop in Meltemi. The offshore islets provide partial protection. Sandy bottom. In strong wind, chop is significant. Crystal clear and warm water in summer (23-25°C).

Parking

Parking accessible from the coastal road in the Sigri area. Dirt parking by the beach. Partially unpaved road.

Wind specificities

The Meltemi wraps around northwest Lesvos and arrives from N/NNW on the west coast. On this WSW-facing beach, the wind is cross-shore (from the right). Consistent 15-25 knots June to September. Wind picks up late morning and blows until evening. Very steady with little variation — characteristic of the Meltemi in this sector. Gusts up to 30+ knots possible in midsummer.

Hazards

Strong Meltemi possible (+25 knots) — check forecasts. Significant chop in strong wind. Rocks in places along the coast. No specialized rescue. Ride with company and a waterproof phone.

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