Name: Faros
Address: GR

Overview

Faros (the lighthouse) is a spot on Cape Drepano, near Nafpaktos, on the north shore of the Gulf of Corinth. This cape jutting into the gulf offers maximum exposure to channeled winds, with the lighthouse as an iconic landmark.

Cape Drepano creates a local acceleration effect that further strengthens the already powerful Gulf of Corinth wind. It's one of the windiest places in the Nafpaktos area, attracting experienced riders.

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Spot forecast for Faros

Sunrise 07:46 · Sunset 18:48

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

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Faros: 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

183h

in September · 25 rideable days

Wind is uneven from month to month: the best months are May, September and April, at 25 rideable days and 25 °C. The low point is November, at 15 days.

Rideable days per month

Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 87%13-20 knots · 13%21-30 knots · under 1%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 87% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 14 °C. The wettest month is December, with 99 mm.

Monthly averages: Faros

Monthly averages — Faros — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month	Rideable days	Usable wind	Temperature	Rain
January	20.0	138 h	14 °C	61 mm
February	18.0	132 h	14 °C	33 mm
March	23.0	163 h	18 °C	52 mm
April	24.5	221 h	21 °C	16 mm
May	26.5	223 h	24 °C	22 mm
June	20.0	145 h	33 °C	1 mm
July	22.5	189 h	34 °C	0 mm
August	22.0	142 h	33 °C	6 mm
September	25.0	183 h	29 °C	39 mm
October	24.5	197 h	23 °C	48 mm
November	15.0	123 h	19 °C	88 mm
December	16.5	104 h	15 °C	99 mm

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Technical details of Faros spot

The spot works with winds from NNE, NE, ENE, E, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W.

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Spot functioning

Same seasons as Gribovo (May-October). Cape effect offers stronger wind — ideal when neighboring beaches are too light. In strong wind (>20 knots), conditions around the cape become demanding.

Spot opening date · Required level

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

On the water

Flat gulf water. Slight turbulence around the cape in strong wind. Rapid depth. Rocks around the cape — be careful!

Parking

Parking near the lighthouse and along the cape's coastal paths. Access via road from Nafpaktos. The lighthouse offers a permanent landmark. Nafpaktos 5 min for services.

Wind specificities

Same regime as Gribovo/Nafpaktos but reinforced by the cape effect. E/NE and W/SW wind is accelerated around Cape Drepano. Often 3-5 knots stronger than neighboring beaches. Ideal conditions for riders seeking strong wind on flat water.

Hazards

Rocks around Cape Drepano — do not approach! Strong currents around the cape. Reinforced and potentially gusty wind due to cape effect. Significant and sudden depth. Maritime traffic in the gulf.

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