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Kato Alepochori kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot
Greece
Overview
Kato Alepochori is a spot on the south shore of the Gulf of Corinth, in its easternmost part, not far from the Corinth Canal. Facing north, this spot benefits from a strategic position at the eastern end of the gulf where the Vardaris (E/NE) reaches maximum power after being channeled along the entire length of the corridor. The gulf is fairly narrow here, offering characteristic flat water conditions. Preserved natural setting with views of the central Greece mountains.
Spot forecast for Kato Alepochori
Sunrise 07:40 · Sunset 18:43
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Kato Alepochori: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
213h
in July · 23 rideable days
The season runs from June to September, peaking in July: 20 rideable days a month and 213 hours of usable wind, at 34 °C. The low point is December, at 6 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 88% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 14 °C. The wettest month is December, with 46 mm.
Monthly averages: Kato Alepochori
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.0 | 66 h | 14 °C | 40 mm |
| February | 8.5 | 59 h | 14 °C | 30 mm |
| March | 7.5 | 67 h | 19 °C | 31 mm |
| April | 12.5 | 117 h | 22 °C | 19 mm |
| May | 11.0 | 109 h | 26 °C | 15 mm |
| June | 19.5 | 170 h | 34 °C | 1 mm |
| July | 23.0 | 213 h | 36 °C | 1 mm |
| August | 21.0 | 189 h | 34 °C | 3 mm |
| September | 15.0 | 121 h | 30 °C | 4 mm |
| October | 10.5 | 76 h | 24 °C | 14 mm |
| November | 9.0 | 72 h | 19 °C | 14 mm |
| December | 6.0 | 40 h | 15 °C | 46 mm |
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Technical details of Kato Alepochori spot
The spot works with winds from N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW.
Spot functioning
Launch from the north-facing beach. In Vardaris (E/NE), the wind is side-shore — parallel riding along the shore. In northerly wind, onshore conditions. The eastern part of the gulf often offers the strongest Vardaris wind conditions — spot suited to riders seeking power. The narrow gulf offers limited fetch and flat water conditions.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Intermediate
On the water
Flat to short chop water despite potentially very strong Vardaris. The limited fetch of the narrow gulf (8-12 km) prevents large wave development. Ideal conditions for foiling and wingfoiling — strong wind on flat water. In extreme Vardaris, chop can form in the east-west axis but remains moderate.
Parking
Access from the coastal road connecting Corinth to Alepochori. Parking available along the road or in areas near the beach. Less touristy area than neighbouring resorts — parking generally easy.
Wind specificities
Prime position at the eastern end of the Gulf of Corinth where the Vardaris (E/ENE) is at its most powerful. After travelling the entire gulf corridor (over 100 km), the wind is well channeled, consistent and often stronger than in the centre or west of the gulf. Northerly winds cross the narrow gulf to arrive onshore. The Ponentes (W/WNW) is generally weaker at this eastern end of the gulf. Thermals reinforced in the afternoon by heating of the Peloponnese mountains to the south.
Hazards
Potentially very powerful Vardaris in this eastern part of the gulf — don't underestimate. Proximity to the Corinth Canal with maritime traffic — avoid the canal area. Possible current in the narrow eastern part of the gulf. Some rocks along the shoreline in places. Isolated spot — sailing with a buddy recommended.
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