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rhodos | apolakkia kitesurf and wingfoil spot
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Overview
Apolakkia is a spot in the southwest of Rhodes, near the village of the same name. Apolakkia bay faces southwest and receives the NW Meltemi after it has traveled along the island's west coast. The spot is isolated and uncrowded, in a rural and wild setting typical of southern Rhodes. The beach is mixed sand/pebble. It's an alternative spot for riders exploring the south of the island, to be combined with a visit to nearby Prasonisi.
Spot forecast for rhodos | apolakkia
Sunrise 07:20 · Sunset 18:27
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rhodos | apolakkia: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
389h
in July · 30.5 rideable days
The season runs from June to October, peaking in July: 29 rideable days a month and 389 hours of usable wind, at 27 °C. The low point is December, at 14.5 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 72% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is February, at 15 °C. The wettest month is December, with 118 mm.
Monthly averages: rhodos | apolakkia
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17.5 | 155 h | 16 °C | 67 mm |
| February | 18.0 | 181 h | 15 °C | 36 mm |
| March | 20.0 | 205 h | 18 °C | 20 mm |
| April | 22.5 | 265 h | 20 °C | 55 mm |
| May | 21.0 | 286 h | 23 °C | 22 mm |
| June | 28.0 | 348 h | 27 °C | 0 mm |
| July | 30.5 | 389 h | 28 °C | 0 mm |
| August | 29.5 | 391 h | 29 °C | 0 mm |
| September | 29.0 | 376 h | 27 °C | 1 mm |
| October | 26.0 | 222 h | 23 °C | 25 mm |
| November | 15.5 | 139 h | 21 °C | 35 mm |
| December | 14.5 | 135 h | 17 °C | 118 mm |
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Technical details of rhodos | apolakkia spot
The spot works with winds from WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW.
Spot functioning
Apolakkia works with the NW/W Meltemi side-onshore. Open riding area. Isolated spot with no nautical infrastructure. Total self-sufficiency required. Can be combined with Prasonisi (15 min drive). Intermediate conditions.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Intermediate
On the water
Aegean Sea SW coast, 22-26°C in summer. 2mm shorty. Sand/pebble/rock bottom. Moderate to strong chop depending on wind. Current possible along the coast.
Parking
Limited parking by the road or track to the bay. Access via secondary roads from Apolakkia village. Unimproved ground. Car essential — about 1h30 from Rhodes Town.
Wind specificities
The NW Meltemi travels along the west coast of Rhodes and arrives at Apolakkia side-onshore to onshore (NW/W/WNW). The southwest-facing bay receives well the wind that has traveled the island's full length. 15-25 knots in summer. Wind potentially reinforced by channeling between surrounding hills. Conditions less documented than northern spots — check on site.
Hazards
Very isolated spot with no rescue — never sail alone. Rocky bottom in some areas. Coastal current. Wind conditions less documented — use caution. Strong sun exposure. No water or supplies on site.
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