Vrahati kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot

Greece

Spot currently openIntermediate level 37.96 | 22.81

Overview

Vrahati is a spot on the south shore of the Gulf of Corinth, west of Corinth between Lechaio and Xylokastro. Facing north, this spot offers a long sand and pebble beach with good exposure to winds channeled through the gulf. The Vardaris (E/NE) is the main summer wind, reinforced by channeling in the east-west gulf corridor. A popular seaside resort, Vrahati offers a good balance between sailing conditions and facilities.

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

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Vrahati: when to go?

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Season · peak

200h

in July · 27.5 rideable days

The season runs from April to September, peaking in July: 21 rideable days a month and 200 hours of usable wind, at 30 °C. The low point is December, at 3 days.

Rideable days per month

0 10 20 30 January: 6.5 rideable days J February: 8 rideable days F March: 7 rideable days M April: 15.5 rideable days A May: 20 rideable days M June: 22.5 rideable days J July: 27.5 rideable days27.5 d J August: 24.5 rideable days A September: 17 rideable days S October: 11 rideable days O November: 7 rideable days N December: 3 rideable days3 d D 0 10 20 30 January: 6.5 rideable days J February: 8 rideable days F March: 7 rideable days M April: 15.5 rideable days A May: 20 rideable days M June: 22.5 rideable days J July: 27.5 rideable days27.5 d J August: 24.5 rideable days A September: 17 rideable days S October: 11 rideable days O November: 7 rideable days N December: 3 rideable days3 d D

Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 89%13-20 knots · 10%21-30 knots · under 1%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 89% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 14 °C. The wettest month is December, with 52 mm.

Monthly averages: Vrahati
Monthly averages — Vrahati — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month Rideable days Usable wind Temperature Rain
January 6.5 59 h 14 °C 38 mm
February 8.0 62 h 14 °C 39 mm
March 7.0 52 h 18 °C 38 mm
April 15.5 111 h 21 °C 18 mm
May 20.0 118 h 25 °C 21 mm
June 22.5 167 h 33 °C 1 mm
July 27.5 200 h 35 °C 1 mm
August 24.5 189 h 34 °C 4 mm
September 17.0 117 h 30 °C 5 mm
October 11.0 58 h 23 °C 24 mm
November 7.0 49 h 19 °C 21 mm
December 3.0 25 h 14 °C 52 mm

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Technical details of Vrahati spot

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

The spot works with winds from N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW.

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Spot functioning

Launch from the long north-facing sand and pebble beach. In Vardaris (E/NE), the wind is side-shore — excellent conditions for riding along the coast. In northerly wind, onshore conditions with moderate chop. The long beach offers multiple launch points and good riding space along the shore. Watch for swimmers in summer on this tourist beach.

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

Short to moderate chop, typical of the Gulf of Corinth. The limited fetch (12-15 km north-south) keeps conditions relatively flat. In sustained Vardaris, more pronounced chop in the east-west axis. Good conditions for foiling and wingfoiling thanks to the flat water. No ocean swell.

Parking

Easy access from the Corinth-Patras national road. Vrahati is a seaside resort with several beach access points. Parking along the coastal road or in village streets. Parking easier outside the summer season.

Wind specificities

The Vardaris (E/ENE) is the dominant wind, channeled through the Gulf of Corinth corridor. At Vrahati, in the east-central part of the gulf, the wind is well established and consistent. North/northwesterly winds cross the gulf (12-15 km fetch) to arrive onshore. The Ponentes (W/WNW) arrives from the west, sometimes weakened in this central section. Reliable afternoon thermals in summer. The relatively straight coastline doesn't create local channeling effects, offering steady wind without sudden accelerations.

Hazards

Numerous swimmers in summer — maintain a safe distance. Some scattered rocks along the coast. Maritime traffic in the gulf. In very strong Vardaris, the channeled chop can become uncomfortable. No specific supervision for water sports.

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