Name: Poroi Wave
Address: GR

Overview

Poroi Wave is a wave spot on the east coast of Thessaly, just north of Stomio, at the exit of the Tempi valley. As its name suggests, this spot is renowned for its wave conditions, generated by the open fetch on the northern Aegean Sea and east/NE winds. The proximity of the Tempi valley also brings the Vardaris Venturi effect, but it is primarily the sea wind (E/NE) that creates the surfing and wave riding conditions sought here.

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Sunrise 07:45 · Sunset 18:43

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

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Wave height: < 0.5 m 0.5–1 m 1–2 m 2–3 m ≥ 3 m

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Poroi Wave: 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

60h

in May · 10.5 rideable days

Wind is uneven from month to month: the best months are May, August and March, at 10 rideable days and 22 °C. The low point is February, at 4 days.

Rideable days per month

Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 88%13-20 knots · 11%21-30 knots · 1%

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 10 °C. The wettest month is December, with 266 mm.

Monthly averages: Poroi Wave

Monthly averages — Poroi Wave — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month	Rideable days	Usable wind	Temperature	Rain
January	5.5	51 h	10 °C	59 mm
February	4.0	32 h	12 °C	60 mm
March	8.5	48 h	15 °C	91 mm
April	8.0	38 h	19 °C	62 mm
May	10.5	60 h	22 °C	63 mm
June	6.5	39 h	29 °C	1 mm
July	8.5	46 h	32 °C	2 mm
August	10.5	42 h	30 °C	4 mm
September	6.0	33 h	26 °C	46 mm
October	8.0	57 h	20 °C	51 mm
November	5.0	26 h	15 °C	58 mm
December	7.0	53 h	12 °C	266 mm

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Technical details of Poroi Wave spot

The spot works with winds from N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, NNW.

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Spot functioning

Launch from the east-facing sandy beach. The spot works mainly in east/NE wind (onshore) which generates the waves. Best wave riding conditions are in moderate Meltemi (15-25 knots) with formed swell. In Vardaris (NNW offshore), waves are smoothed — perfect conditions for surfing and strapless but DANGER of being blown out. Technical spot reserved for experienced riders in strong wind.

Spot opening date · Required level

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

On the water

Formed waves from the Aegean fetch — one of the rare wave zones of mainland Greece. In sustained Meltemi, waves can reach 1-2 m. Conditions are comparable to ocean wave spots thanks to the long fetch. In offshore Vardaris, clean and smooth waves. Sandy bottom — beach break. The name "Wave" is well deserved.

Parking

Access from the coastal road north of Stomio. Parking along the road or in areas near the beach. Village of Poroi nearby with some services. Easy access.

Wind specificities

East/NE winds (Meltemi) cross the Aegean and arrive onshore, generating the wave conditions that make the spot's reputation. The fetch is significant towards the Sporades and the open Aegean. The Tempi valley Venturi effect (Vardaris, NNW) can create offshore wind that smooths the waves and creates perfect surfing conditions — but CAUTION regarding being blown out. The combination of both regimes (onshore Meltemi for waves, offshore Vardaris for smoothing) is unique in mainland Greece.

Hazards

⚠️ OFFSHORE wind in Vardaris — risk of being blown out. Shore break sometimes powerful in strong east wind. Rip currents possible on this sandy beach. Waves can be powerful (1-2 m) — spot not recommended for beginners. Pineios river current nearby. Technical spot — carefully assess conditions.

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