Windsurfing in Greece
8 windsurfing spots in Greece. The colours show each month: the stronger, the better for windsurfing.
Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Best time for windsurfing in Greece: July–September. Then about 14 windy days a month and water around 26°C (no wetsuit).
- Top picks: Mykonos – Korfos, Karpathos – Afiada & Limnos – Keros.
- For beginners: Limnos – Keros, Paros – New Golden Beach & Prasonisi – Rhodes.
Regions
Mykonos – KorfosSouth Aegean (Cyclades), Greece · best June–AugustIntermediate and up · 24°C water in season, shorty · ✈ JMK 2 km
Karpathos – AfiadaSouth Aegean (Dodecanese), Greece · best July–SeptemberIntermediate and up · 26°C water in season, no wetsuit · ✈ AOK 1 km
Limnos – KerosNorth Aegean, Greece · best January, March, August, October–DecemberBeginner-friendly · 18°C water in season, 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ CKZ 95 km
Paros – New Golden BeachSouth Aegean, Greece · best January–February, JulyBeginner-friendly · 20°C water in season, 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ JMK 48 km
Naxos – Mikri ViglaSouth Aegean, Greece · best February–March, JulyIntermediate and up · 19°C water in season, 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ JMK 50 km
Prasonisi – RhodesSouth Aegean, Greece · best June–SeptemberBeginner-friendly · 26°C water in season, no wetsuit · ✈ RHO 65 km
Lefkada – VassilikiIonian Islands, Greece · best May–SeptemberBeginner-friendly · 25°C water in season, no wetsuit · ✈ PVK 36 km
Windy days: days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots between 9:00 and 18:00, averaged over recent years.
Month by month in Greece
| Month | Windy days | Water | Wetsuit | Air |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 15 | 17°C | 4/3 wetsuit | 15°C |
| FebruaryFeb | 14 | 17°C | 4/3 wetsuit | 15°C |
| MarchMar | 14 | 16°C | 4/3 wetsuit | 16°C |
| AprilApr | 11 | 17°C | 4/3 wetsuit | 19°C |
| MayMay | 10 | 19°C | 3/2 wetsuit | 23°C |
| JuneJun | 13 | 23°C | shorty | 28°C |
| JulyJul | 15 | 25°C | no wetsuit | 31°C |
| AugustAug | 14 | 26°C | no wetsuit | 30°C |
| SeptemberSep | 14 | 25°C | no wetsuit | 27°C |
| OctoberOct | 12 | 23°C | shorty | 23°C |
| NovemberNov | 13 | 21°C | 3/2 wetsuit | 20°C |
| DecemberDec | 12 | 19°C | 3/2 wetsuit | 17°C |
Averages of the 8 spots on this page. Best months highlighted. Air: average daytime high.
Questions
When is the best time for windsurfing in Greece?
Best time for windsurfing in Greece: July–September. Then about 14 windy days a month and water around 26°C (no wetsuit).
What wetsuit do I need in Greece?
It depends on the month: about 26°C water in August (no wetsuit) and about 16°C in March (4/3 wetsuit).
Is Greece good for beginners?
Yes, these spots suit beginners: Limnos – Keros, Paros – New Golden Beach, Prasonisi – Rhodes & Lefkada – Vassiliki.
Which airport is closest?
Mykonos Island National Airport (JMK), 2 km from Mykonos – Korfos; Karpathos Airport (AOK), 1 km from Karpathos – Afiada; Çanakkale Airport (CKZ), 95 km from Limnos – Keros.