Name: lesvos | sigri
Address: GR

Overview

Sigri is THE reference windsurf and kitesurf spot on Lesvos, located at the island's extreme western tip. This fishing village has become a major sailing destination thanks to the Meltemi that wraps around the island's northwest and arrives in perfect cross-shore on the WSW-facing beaches. The Meltemi is incredibly consistent from June to September, blowing 15-25 knots almost every afternoon. Several beaches allow choosing your conditions. It's one of the best spots in the eastern Aegean.

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Spot forecast for lesvos | sigri

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 | sigri: 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

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 | sigri

Monthly averages — lesvos | sigri — 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 | sigri spot

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

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Spot functioning

Rideable May to September, optimal in July-August. The Meltemi picks up around 11 AM and blows all afternoon. Several beaches by level: the main beach south of the village for intermediates, more exposed beaches to the north for advanced. Windsurf and kitesurf centers with gear rental and lessons. Accommodation and restaurants in the village. Plan for 7-12m² kites (9m² all-around size in summer).

Spot opening date · Required level

Spot opening date: Open all year round
Required level: Intermediate

On the water

Several water areas: the main bay offers manageable chop with Nissiopi islet protection; beaches to the north are more exposed with more swell. Sandy bottom throughout. Warm crystal-clear water (23-25°C in summer). In moderate Meltemi (15-18 knots), excellent freeride water. In strong wind (+22 knots), challenging chop.

Parking

Parking in Sigri village and along the beaches. Main car park near the harbor. Paved access from Eressos or Kalloni. Several water sports centers offer gear storage.

Wind specificities

The Meltemi (N/NNE Etesian wind) wraps around Lesvos's northwest tip and arrives on the west coast from N/NNW. On Sigri's WSW-facing beaches, this creates perfect cross-shore wind from the right. Consistency is exceptional: in July-August, wind blows 25-28 days per month, 15-25 knots, with peaks to 30+. It picks up around 11 AM and blows until sunset. Nissiopi islet offshore provides partial protection reducing waves while letting wind through. This is one of the most reliable wind patterns in the Mediterranean.

Hazards

In strong Meltemi (+25 knots), advanced conditions with significant chop. Rocks at beach extremities. Conditions can build quickly. Currents possible around Nissiopi islet. Water sports centers provide safety coverage in season. Off-season, ride with company and communication equipment.

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