Achivadolimni has no other spot on this map within 40 km of it. straight-line distance
On the clock
12:00 · 13:00
Around 12:00-13:00, then blowing until evening; afternoons are usually breezier.
The marks are the clock times the record names, laid on a 24-hour day. The bar between the first and the last covers those hours; it is not a promise of wind.
The wind
locals call it Meltemi
Direction
Kite sizes
metres · typical quiver highlighted
Character
synoptic
fills in: Around 12:00-13:00, then blowing until evening; afternoons are usually breezier.
Typical strength
15-22 knots in summer, with peaks over 25 knots in July-August
The quiver, in words
8-12 m suggested
Direction to shore
onshore on the north-facing beach
Forecast
Month by month
- Jan92
- Feb81
- Mar84
- Apr76
- May, riders' month62
- Jun, riders' month74
- Jul, riders' month83
- Aug, riders' month66
- Sep, riders' month67
- Oct77
- Nov84
- Dec69
per cent of the month at force 4 or more
Ringed months are the ones riders and schools name: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.
- 19Jan17°
- 18Feb17°
- 17Mar17°
- 16Apr18°
- 14May19°
- 14Jun24°
- 16Jul26°
- 14Aug27°
- 14Sep26°
- 15Oct24°
- 17Nov21°
- 14Dec19°
avg knots per month · water °C below · season highlighted
| Month | Force 4+ | Knots | From | Air | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 92% | 18.9 kt | N | 13°C | 17°C |
| Feb | 81% | 17.9 kt | N | 13.1°C | 16.7°C |
| Mar | 84% | 17.2 kt | NNE | 13.9°C | 17°C |
| Apr | 76% | 16 kt | N | 17.3°C | 17.7°C |
| May | 62% | 13.7 kt | N | 19.9°C | 19.4°C |
| Jun | 74% | 14.4 kt | N | 25.3°C | 23.8°C |
| Jul | 83% | 16.4 kt | N | 27.7°C | 25.7°C |
| Aug | 66% | 14 kt | N | 27.5°C | 26.5°C |
| Sep | 67% | 13.9 kt | N | 25.1°C | 25.5°C |
| Oct | 77% | 15.3 kt | N | 21.5°C | 23.5°C |
| Nov | 84% | 16.5 kt | N | 18.2°C | 20.6°C |
| Dec | 69% | 14.4 kt | N | 15.4°C | 18.8°C |
modelled
A weather model's cell over this place, not a station on it. Good for comparing places, weaker for one beach.
Modelled from weather reanalysis on a 10–25 km grid (2022-2024), not a ground station: reliable for trade and synoptic winds, understates thermal sea breezes and valley winds. The typical daily max and the direction are columns of the table above, month by month. Highlighted months are the riding season from the spot record.
ERA5 reanalysis grid point (modelled) · Open-Meteo historical weather API — ECMWF ERA5/ERA5-Land reanalysis, not a ground station · 2022-2024
The water
Type
long sandy bay with chop and Meltemi waves
Standing depth
Shallow near shore with gradually deepening sandy bottom.
Tides
tide independent / negligible for riding
Temperature
23-25°C summer
Wetsuit
boardshorts or shorty in summer; more neoprene outside peak season
Your level
The scene
What riders come here for
Launch and rules
three ways on to the water, and what each one asks of you
With a school or a boat
2 schools name this spot
On your own
Room to launch: large
Somewhere else
No neighbour on record
No other spot in the atlas sits within reach of this one.
Rescue
Launch
Long sandy beach launch on the Gulf of Adamas, partly organized with beach facilities in season.
Space
large
Rules & access
- 2026: Greek national kitesurf rules apply here. No riding before sunrise or after sunset, 200 m clear of swimmers, of anchored boats, buoys, markers and rocky ground, and no riding when the wind is over 6 Beaufort.
- 2026: riding is kept at least 200 m from the shoreline except when passing beyond the swimmer buoys, and no further out than 1 nautical mile; ports, marinas and fish farms carry a 1 nautical mile exclusion.
- 2026: the launch area must be an unobstructed strip at least 100 m long and 100 m wide, marked with yellow floating buoys and signed in Greek and English, with a 100 m radius clear of people and objects.
- 2026: helmet, buoyancy or impact vest, harness and hook, quick release with safety leash, a knife able to cut lines, and kite and board leashes are all mandatory; a wetsuit is required from 15 October to 15 May.
- 2026: the national text requires kite areas to sit well clear of airports and of the airspace used for take-off and landing, which matters here because the Milos runway is directly behind the beach. No Milos-specific municipal or port-police restriction for Achivadolimni was found.
Access rules drift faster than anything else we hold — check locally, and propose an edit if this has changed.
Rider tips
- Check the day's north-wind strength before you commit: the Meltemi lands onshore here, not side-shore.
- In July and August rig and launch well away from the organized section and the swimmers.
- Ask in Adamas which school or safety cover is actually running that season before you pay for lessons.
- Base in Adamas, 5 km away, for the port, the restaurants and the boat trips out to Sarakiniko and Kleftiko.
- Take the Adamas-Airport-Achivadolimni-Provatas bus if you travel light; with gear, rent a car or a scooter.
Getting there
Airport
Milos Island National Airport (MLO)
Route
Achivadolimni is close to Milos airport and on the Adamas-Airport-Achivadolimni-Provatas bus route. It is roughly 5 km from Adamas/port and is easiest with a rental car or scooter if carrying gear.
Transfer
5-15 minutes from MLO or Adamas depending on start point and transport
Cost level
medium
Staying
Adamas has the broadest accommodation and port access; Plaka is also nearby; there are beach/camping and hotel options around Achivadolimni.
No-wind days
Sarakiniko, Kleftiko boat trips, Plaka, Klima, Pollonia, Milos beaches, sea caves, hiking and island boat tours
Photos
FAQ
When is the best time to kite at Achivadolimni?
May to September, with the most reliable Meltemi in high summer bringing 15-22 knots and peaks over 25 knots in July-August.
Is Achivadolimni suitable for beginners?
Sources disagree on level, and because the wind is onshore with chop and possible shorebreak, beginners should use instruction rather than treat it as an easy lagoon.
What is the wind like at Achivadolimni?
The Meltemi blows onshore from the north, typically starting around midday and building through the afternoon.
What hazards are there?
The beach sits right next to Milos airport, with aircraft noise nearby, plus shorebreak in strong Meltemi and rocks at the beach extremities.
Is there a kite school at Achivadolimni?
Milos Watersports and seasonal kite centers reported at Achivadolimni offer lessons in season.
Last updated: August 2026