Pefki has no other spot on this map within 40 km of it. straight-line distance
When it fills in
Generally from noon when thermals kick in
The wind
locals call it Meltemi
Direction
Kite sizes
metres · typical quiver highlighted
Character
mixed
fills in: Generally from noon when thermals kick in
Typical strength
12-22
The quiver, in words
Indicative for a 75-85 kg rider, derived from the 12-22 knot working range rather than from any local size list: 13-14 m or a foil on the light early-summer days around 12-14 knots, 12 m through the middle of the range, 9-10 m once the Meltemi is over 20 knots. Nothing local is published on sizes.
Direction to shore
NE is the direction to want. The exact angle to the shore is unconfirmed.
Dominant direction
N/NNE (direct Meltemi), combined with a channeled NW component exiting the North Euboean Gulf; typically NW in the morning shifting to NNE in the afternoon
Forecast
Month by month
- Jan37
- Feb25
- Mar33
- Apr, riders' month30
- May, riders' month29
- Jun, riders' month23
- Jul, riders' month37
- Aug, riders' month41
- Sep, riders' month26
- Oct27
- Nov37
- Dec28
per cent of the month at force 4 or more
Ringed months are the ones riders and schools name: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.
- 10Jan16°
- 9Feb15°
- 9Mar15°
- 9Apr17°
- 9May19°
- 10Jun24°
- 10Jul28°
- 10Aug28°
- 9Sep26°
- 9Oct24°
- 10Nov20°
- 9Dec18°
avg knots per month · water °C below · season highlighted
| Month | Force 4+ | Knots | From | Air | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37% | 10.1 kt | SSW | 9.5°C | 15.7°C |
| Feb | 25% | 8.9 kt | SSW | 10.4°C | 14.8°C |
| Mar | 33% | 9.2 kt | NE | 11.6°C | 14.9°C |
| Apr | 30% | 9.3 kt | ENE | 16.1°C | 17.1°C |
| May | 29% | 9.2 kt | ENE | 19.2°C | 18.8°C |
| Jun | 23% | 9.7 kt | ENE | 25.7°C | 24.4°C |
| Jul | 37% | 10.4 kt | ENE | 28.7°C | 28.1°C |
| Aug | 41% | 10.3 kt | ENE | 27.9°C | 28.1°C |
| Sep | 26% | 9.1 kt | ENE | 23.5°C | 26.2°C |
| Oct | 27% | 8.8 kt | ENE | 19.8°C | 23.8°C |
| Nov | 37% | 9.5 kt | SSW | 15.5°C | 20.2°C |
| Dec | 28% | 8.8 kt | SSW | 12.2°C | 17.6°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
sea
Standing depth
Shallow and clear close in over sand with pebble and small-stone patches, the reason the beach is used by families with children, then depth builds progressively as you walk out. No measured distance to chest depth is published, and how far the standing band runs at the kite launch specifically is unconfirmed.
Tides
Kitesurfing conditions are reported not to depend on tide.
Temperature
26.8°C summer · 13.6°C winter
Wetsuit
Warm-water kit in summer. A spring suit reportedly handles Easter, and a full wetsuit is needed in the cold months, which is derived from sea-temperature averages.
Currents
Currents can occur at the northern tip of Evia, especially in strong wind.
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
1 school names this spot
On your own
Room to launch: Large. The beach runs roughly 4-5 km of golden sand with pebble and stone patches: organised sections with umbrellas, sunbeds and beach bars, quieter ends shaded by the pines that give the village its name. The school area is only one part of it.
Somewhere else
No neighbour on record
No other spot in the atlas sits within reach of this one.
Rescue
Launch
Beach-resort launch near the Kitesguru/NOPI school area in Pefki, a few meters from the beach, with parking along the coastal road and village streets.
Space
Large. The beach runs roughly 4-5 km of golden sand with pebble and stone patches: organised sections with umbrellas, sunbeds and beach bars, quieter ends shaded by the pines that give the village its name. The school area is only one part of it.
Rules & access
Access rules drift faster than anything else we hold — check locally, and propose an edit if this has changed.
Rider tips
- Book school supervision for your first sessions here, especially with the Meltemi up or swimmers in the water.
- Arrive early in July and August; the parking along the coast road and the village streets fills.
- Check the N/NNE Meltemi and the NW gulf channel separately before you drive, because they do not arrive at the same hour.
- Keep clear of the rocks at the far ends of the beach when you land.
Getting there
Airport
Athens International Airport (ATH)
Route
Drive: no ferry is needed. Road routing from Athens airport gives about 200 km and roughly three and a half hours, out on the Attiki Odos and north through Chalkida onto Evia, then up the island. From central Athens it is about 178 km on the same route.Pefki is about 115 km from Chalkida and about 30 km from Aidipsos, the ferry town for the Arkitsa crossing. Parking is along the coast road and the village streets; in August come early.
Transfer
215 min
Cost level
moderate
Staying
Pefki is a developed summer resort with studios, hotels, tavernas and beach services, and rooms near the kite school are easy to find.
No-wind days
North Evia beaches such as Agios Nikolaos Ellinikon, Psaropouli/Vasilika, Agia Anna, Kanatadika, Tsokaiti, Agios Georgios Lichadas and the Lichadonisia; local monasteries and Pefki resort dining.
Photos
FAQ
When is the best time to kite at Pefki?
June to September is the main Meltemi season, though the spot's window is also given as April to September.
Is Pefki suitable for beginners?
A local school teaches all levels a few meters from the beach, though beginners should stay supervised since conditions can become choppy above about 25 knots.
What is the wind like at Pefki?
Meltemi arrives from the north, north-northeast and northeast, plus a channeled northwest flow exiting the North Euboean Gulf, generally 12-22 knots and building from around noon.
What are the hazards at Pefki?
Currents can occur at the northern tip of Evia in strong wind, and chop can reach 30-50 cm in moderate Meltemi and 0.5-1 m in strong Meltemi.
Are there kite schools at Pefki?
Kitesguru / Nautical Club Pefki Istiaia (N.O.P.I.) operates right on the beach.
Last updated: August 2026