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Lefkadi
also known as Lefkandi, Lefkadi Surf Club, Leukanti, Kitepark Lefkadi, Surf Club Lefkadi, Leukanti Kite n' Waterski Park
Nearby Liani Ammos Chalkida 8 km · Aliki Oropos 11 km · straight-line distance
On the clock
14:00 · 15:00 · 20:00
Thermal wind builds almost every day after 15:00; lessons in the camp itinerary run 14:00-20:00 depending on wind.
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
Direction
Kite sizes
metres · typical quiver highlighted
Character
thermal
fills in: Thermal wind builds almost every day after 15:00; lessons in the camp itinerary run 14:00-20:00 depending on wind.
Typical strength
15-25
Also on record
Morning N to NW breeze of 7-14 kt, an early-afternoon thermal at 6-10 kt, then a progressive build to 15-20 kt. The main kitesurf wind is also given as 15-25 kt.
The quiver, in words
12 m and 9 m are the best sizes here, with a 7 m for the stronger thermal days.
Direction to shore
side-shore
Dominant direction
SE and E are best; S, SW and W also work, with S also common and recommended.
Forecast
Month by month
- Jan15
- Feb16
- Mar, riders' month16
- Apr, riders' month13
- May, riders' month18
- Jun, riders' month17
- Jul13
- Aug21
- Sep, riders' month13
- Oct, riders' month2
- Nov17
- Dec13
windy days per month (3 h+ at 12 kn+)
Ringed months are the ones riders and schools name: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct.
- 15%Jan16°
- 16%Feb14°
- 16%Mar15°
- 13%Apr17°
- 18%May20°
- 17%Jun25°
- 13%Jul29°
- 21%Aug29°
- 13%Sep27°
- 2%Oct24°
- 17%Nov21°
- 13%Dec18°
windy days per month (3 h+ at 12 kn+) · water °C below · season highlighted
| Month | Windy days | Force 4+ | 12 kn or more | Knots | From | Peaks at | Air | Water | Readings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15% | 40% | 34% | 9.2 kt | NW | 15:00 | 9.4°C | 15.7°C | 62 |
| Feb | 16% | 30% | 21% | 8.4 kt | E | 16:00 | 10.4°C | 14°C | 57 |
| Mar | 16% | 31% | 23% | 9.1 kt | NW | 16:00 | 12°C | 14.5°C | 62 |
| Apr | 13% | 47% | 32% | 10.7 kt | E | 15:00 | 16.9°C | 17.1°C | 60 |
| May | 18% | 42% | 29% | 10.5 kt | E | 16:00 | 20.5°C | 19.6°C | 62 |
| Jun | 17% | 47% | 33% | 10.4 kt | NW | 15:00 | 27.1°C | 25.4°C | 60 |
| Jul | 13% | 40% | 26% | 10.4 kt | N | 15:00 | 30°C | 28.5°C | 62 |
| Aug | 21% | 61% | 44% | 11.4 kt | NW | 15:00 | 29°C | 28.8°C | 62 |
| Sep | 13% | 40% | 22% | 9.6 kt | ESE | 17:00 | 24.6°C | 26.9°C | 60 |
| Oct | 2% | 13% | 5% | 8.2 kt | E | 15:00 | 20.1°C | 24.4°C | 62 |
| Nov | 17% | 33% | 25% | 9 kt | NNW | 15:00 | 15.5°C | 20.8°C | 60 |
| Dec | 13% | 29% | 23% | 8.1 kt | NW | 15:00 | 12°C | 17.6°C | 62 |
modelled
A weather model's cell over this place, not a station on it. Good for comparing places, weaker for one beach.
Modelled from the operational forecast archive at 1.5–7 km (2023-2024), daylight hours only, not a ground station: it resolves thermal, lake and valley winds far better than coarse reanalysis but still tends to understate a strong local thermal. A windy day has at least three consecutive daylight hours at 12 knots or more. 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.
High-resolution weather model (modelled) · Open-Meteo historical forecast archive — best-match operational model (ICON-D2 / AROME / ICON-EU / GFS by region), not a ground station · 2023-2024
The water
Type
sea
Standing depth
Leukanti has shallow water and Kitepark Lefkadi is flat island/lagoon riding. Exact standing-depth distance is unconfirmed.
Tides
The Lefkadi/Kitepark spot is listed as tide independent.
Temperature
Summer Summer sea temperature ranges 19-29 C; nearby Chalkis averages 26.8 C in August.
Winter Lefkandi winter range reported as 13-20 C; nearby Khalkis February average is 13.6 C
Wetsuit
High summer can be boardshorts/shorty; winter needs a full wetsuit and possibly thicker neoprene based on Lefkandi/Khalkis water-temperature ranges.
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
No school names this spot
Nobody has been recorded teaching or running a boat here.
On your own
Room to launch: large
Somewhere else
Liani Ammos Chalkida, 8 km
Every spot within 40 km is on the map at the top of this page, with its distance under it.
Rescue
Launch
Wide sandy waterfront launch at Lefkadi, also written Lefkandi, on the South Evoikos Gulf, about a 10-minute walk from the village. Lefkadi Surf Club is currently closed, so assume no organized launch facilities, no school and no rescue on site.
Space
large
Rules & access
Access rules drift faster than anything else we hold — check locally, and propose an edit if this has changed.
Rider tips
- Check whether Lefkadi Surf Club has reopened before you count on rental, rescue, showers or food at the beach.
- Plan the session for the thermal after about 15:00; mornings are lighter and mostly foil wind.
- Pack 12 m and 9 m as your core sizes, with a 7 m for the strong thermal days.
- If the forecast is N or NW, ask locally about Liani Ammos instead of forcing Lefkadi.
- Keep launches and landings clear of the trees and the road behind the beach, and of the summer beach users.
Getting there
Airport
Athens International Airport (ATH)
Route
Drive from Athens airport toward Chalkida, cross to Evia and carry on to Lefkadi. Athens airport to Chalkida station is about 86 km and 1 hour 12 minutes; Lefkadi is south of Chalkida, so the beach is a little longer by road.
Transfer
about 80-100 minutes by car from Athens airport, depending on traffic and exact beach access
Cost level
medium
Staying
Camp accommodation around Lefkadi was listed outside July and August, with July and August stays possibly moved to Marmari. Village rooms around Lefkadi and Lefkandi, or Chalkida, are the safer assumption.
No-wind days
Chalkida waterfront and Euripus tidal strait, Lefkandi village, Evia beaches, cycling/trekking and winery visits listed as optional camp activities, and Liani Ammos when N/NW Meltemi is working.
Photos
FAQ
When is the best time to kite at Lefkadi?
The main window runs March to June and September to October, with thermal wind typically building after 15:00.
Is Lefkadi suitable for beginners?
Yes, it is described as suitable for beginner, intermediate and advanced riders, with the afternoon thermal positioned as a learning wind.
What is the wind like?
A smooth afternoon thermal from SE or E, typically 15-25 knots, generated by the Southern Evoikos Gulf.
Are there kite schools at Lefkadi?
Lefkadi Surf Club has operated at the spot, but it is currently listed as closed, so school, rescue and beach-bar services should be confirmed before relying on them.
Last updated: August 2026