Name: Pounta
Address: GR

Overview

Pounta is a spot at the extreme southeast of the Peloponnese, in Laconia, facing the passage to Elafonisos island. This strategic spot sits in the strait between the Peloponnese and Elafonisos, benefiting from a Venturi effect that accelerates winds through this narrow passage.

Pounta is the gateway to the legendary Elafonisos spots (Simos, Sarakiniko) with their white sand beaches and Caribbean-like turquoise waters. The strait creates unique wind conditions, rideable with NE wind (Meltemi) or SW (depressions).

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Sunrise 07:39 · Sunset 18:45

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Pounta: 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

200h

in July · 24 rideable days

Wind is uneven from month to month: the best months are July, October and January, at 23 rideable days and 24 °C. The low point is February, at 14.5 days.

Rideable days per month

Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 51%13-20 knots · 41%21-30 knots · 8%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 51% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 15 °C. The wettest month is November, with 93 mm.

Monthly averages: Pounta

Monthly averages — Pounta — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month	Rideable days	Usable wind	Temperature	Rain
January	22.0	197 h	15 °C	55 mm
February	14.5	148 h	15 °C	48 mm
March	16.5	157 h	18 °C	13 mm
April	20.0	195 h	21 °C	14 mm
May	19.5	148 h	25 °C	6 mm
June	19.0	164 h	33 °C	0 mm
July	24.0	200 h	34 °C	0 mm
August	21.5	153 h	32 °C	2 mm
September	18.0	135 h	29 °C	3 mm
October	23.0	221 h	23 °C	53 mm
November	18.0	167 h	20 °C	93 mm
December	19.5	176 h	16 °C	86 mm

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Technical details of Pounta spot

The spot works with winds from N, NNE, NE, SW, WSW, W.

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Spot functioning

The spot works with NE wind (Meltemi, summer) and SW (depressions, spring/autumn). The Venturi effect in the strait guarantees wind even on light wind days offshore. The crossing to Elafonisos provides access to the Simos and Sarakiniko spots for turquoise flat water.

Spot opening date · Required level

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

On the water

Strong current in the strait, creating choppy water. In Meltemi, short irregular chop due to currents. Sandy bottom. Exceptional crystal-clear turquoise water (one of the most beautiful in Greece). Temperature: 21-25°C in summer.

Parking

Parking at Pounta port (Elafonisos ferry dock). Ferry operates frequently (10-min crossing). Some tavernas and accommodation in Pounta. Neapoli 10 min away for services. Access from Sparta (1.5h) or Monemvasia (45 min).

Wind specificities

Dual wind regime thanks to the Pounta-Elafonisos strait: the N/NNE Meltemi arrives channeled and accelerated through the strait, and SW winds arrive from the other side with the same Venturi effect. Acceleration in the passage can add 20-30% to wind strength.

Transition zone between the Ionian and Aegean seas — both wind regimes (NW Maestro and NE Meltemi) can affect this spot depending on synoptic conditions.

Hazards

Strong currents in the Pounta-Elafonisos strait. Frequent ferry traffic — STAY CLEAR of the ferry route! Wind can shift direction in the strait depending on currents. In strong Meltemi (>20 knots) combined with currents, very demanding conditions.

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