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Voula kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot

Greece

Spot currently openBeginner levelAltitude 1 m 37.85 | 23.75

Overview

Voula is a spot on the Athenian Riviera, on the south coast of Attica facing the Saronic Gulf. This upscale Athens suburb beach offers easy access and flat water for kitesurfing, wingfoil, and windsurfing.

Like all south coast Athens spots, Voula works mainly with the S/SSW thermal sea breeze ("Embatis") blowing in the afternoon during summer. The spot is popular with Athenians for its proximity to the city and accessible conditions.

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Sunrise 07:38 · Sunset 18:41

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

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Voula: when to go?

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Season · peak

51h

in July · 11.5 rideable days

Wind is uneven from month to month: the best months are July, March and August, at 11 rideable days and 29 °C. The low point is December, at 5.5 days.

Rideable days per month

0 5 10 15 January: 7 rideable days J February: 10 rideable days F March: 10.5 rideable days M April: 8 rideable days A May: 8.5 rideable days M June: 9.5 rideable days J July: 11.5 rideable days11.5 d J August: 10.5 rideable days A September: 6 rideable days S October: 7.5 rideable days O November: 9 rideable days N December: 5.5 rideable days5.5 d D 0 5 10 15 January: 7 rideable days J February: 10 rideable days F March: 10.5 rideable days M April: 8 rideable days A May: 8.5 rideable days M June: 9.5 rideable days J July: 11.5 rideable days11.5 d J August: 10.5 rideable days A September: 6 rideable days S October: 7.5 rideable days O November: 9 rideable days N December: 5.5 rideable days5.5 d D

Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 88%13-20 knots · 12%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 88% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is February, at 14 °C. The wettest month is December, with 64 mm.

Monthly averages: Voula
Monthly averages — Voula — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month Rideable days Usable wind Temperature Rain
January 7.0 41 h 15 °C 27 mm
February 10.0 50 h 14 °C 24 mm
March 10.5 76 h 18 °C 22 mm
April 8.0 47 h 22 °C 12 mm
May 8.5 52 h 25 °C 10 mm
June 9.5 48 h 34 °C 0 mm
July 11.5 51 h 35 °C 1 mm
August 10.5 43 h 33 °C 4 mm
September 6.0 33 h 30 °C 2 mm
October 7.5 38 h 24 °C 19 mm
November 9.0 82 h 20 °C 41 mm
December 5.5 29 h 16 °C 64 mm

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Technical details of Voula spot

N: Not rideable NNE: Not rideable NE: Rideable ENE: Not rideable E: Not rideable ESE: Not rideable SE: Rideable SSE: Rideable S: Rideable SSW: Rideable SW: Rideable WSW: Not rideable W: Not rideable WNW: Not rideable NW: Not rideable NNW: Not rideable N E S W

The spot works with winds from NE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW.

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Spot functioning

Typical sessions from 3 PM to 7 PM with the S/SSW thermal. Very flat, protected water. Voula beach is organized (sunbeds, beach bars) — sailing zones are limited. Respect swimming zones and delimitation buoys. Ideal spot for beginners and foil progression.

Spot opening date · Required level
Spot opening date
Open all year round
Required level
Beginner
On the water

Ultra-flat water of the Saronic Gulf. No significant waves thanks to limited fetch. Sandy bottom, progressive depth. Relatively clean water despite Athens proximity. Temperature: 23-27°C in summer. Some rocky areas on the sides.

Parking

Parking along the coastal road and residential streets of Voula. Paid parking zones. Accessible by bus and tram from Athens. In summer, parking is very difficult on weekends as Voula is a popular beach destination for Athenians. Prefer weekdays or arrive early.

Wind specificities

Dominant S/SSW thermal "Embatis" breeze, starting around 1-2 PM and peaking at 12-18 knots between 4 and 6 PM. The Hymettus mountains (1026m) just behind the coast create a strong thermal gradient that reinforces the sea breeze. During Meltemi, NE wind can wrap around the mountains and reach the coast, but it's often turbulent and side-offshore.

Hazards

Very many swimmers — strictly regulated sailing zones. Maritime traffic (ferries to gulf islands). Jet-skis and leisure boats. With NE wind (Meltemi), side-offshore conditions dangerous for beginners. Rocks at beach extremities. Lifeguards may prohibit sailing if conditions are deemed dangerous.

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