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samos | mykali beach kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot
Greece
Overview
Mykali Beach is a spot on Samos's south coast, facing Turkey across the Mycale Strait (the narrowest point between Samos and Turkey, ~1.5km). WARNING: the Meltemi (N/NNE) is OFFSHORE here pushing directly toward Turkey. The spot only works in southerly wind (SE to SW). The very narrow strait offers flat water but the proximity of the Turkish border demands extreme caution.
Spot forecast for samos | mykali beach
Sunrise 07:25 · Sunset 18:28
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samos | mykali beach: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
124h
in March · 13.5 rideable days
The season runs from October to May, peaking in March: 10 rideable days a month and 124 hours of usable wind, at 19 °C. The low point is June, at 0.5 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 62% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is February, at 14 °C. The wettest month is December, with 142 mm.
Monthly averages: samos | mykali beach
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13.0 | 108 h | 15 °C | 110 mm |
| February | 7.5 | 68 h | 14 °C | 29 mm |
| March | 13.5 | 124 h | 18 °C | 39 mm |
| April | 9.0 | 87 h | 21 °C | 67 mm |
| May | 7.5 | 62 h | 25 °C | 10 mm |
| June | 0.5 | 3 h | 33 °C | 0 mm |
| July | 1.5 | 12 h | 35 °C | 1 mm |
| August | 1.0 | 6 h | 33 °C | 0 mm |
| September | 3.5 | 31 h | 29 °C | 5 mm |
| October | 9.0 | 78 h | 23 °C | 60 mm |
| November | 11.0 | 90 h | 20 °C | 67 mm |
| December | 8.5 | 65 h | 15 °C | 142 mm |
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Technical details of samos | mykali beach spot
The spot works with winds from ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW.
Spot functioning
Riding only in southerly wind, mainly spring and autumn. The Mycale Strait offers extremely flat water (only 1.5km fetch). Launch from the beach. ABSOLUTE ATTENTION to the Turkish border. Spot reserved for riders knowing local conditions.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Intermediate
On the water
Ultra-flat water in the Mycale Strait — one of the flattest in Greece thanks to minimal fetch (1.5km). Sandy bottom. Shallow water near the beach. Ideal for freestyle when southerly wind blows.
Parking
Parking accessible from Samos's south coastal road. Parking near Mykali beach.
Wind specificities
DANGER: the Meltemi (N/NNE) is OFFSHORE on the south coast, pushing toward Turkey only ~1.5km away. NEVER ride in Meltemi! The spot works in southerly wind: SE/SSE (side-onshore from the left), S (onshore), SSW/SW (side-onshore from the right). These winds are rare in summer but more common in spring and autumn. The very narrow strait creates flat water with no waves.
Hazards
MAIN DANGER: Meltemi pushes toward Turkey 1.5km away — involuntary crossing in minutes. INTERNATIONAL BORDER: sensitive military zone, Greek and Turkish coast guards actively patrol. NEVER ride in northerly wind. Maritime traffic in the strait. Ride only in southerly wind, with company, VHF and phone.
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