Kite Surfing
cove · Nafpaktos · Gulf of Corinth
Kite Surfing is a cove on the coast of Gulf of Corinth.
The nearest town is Nafpaktos.
It lies in Gulf of Corinth.
Also known as Drepano Kite Surfer's Paradise Beach.
The bay opens towards the west (266°).
Lighthouse of Drepano, a 3-minute walk from the anchorage.
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Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
No shelter in south-west, west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 3.6 NM of open water towards the west.
Swell can come in from west-south-west to west (244°–260°).
- sheltered
- partly
- exposed
Shelter is estimated from open water and swell, not from wind strength: a strong wind can still gust over the land.
Here, shelter depends on tonight's wind. Seadromy reads the forecast and tells you before you leave.
Seabed, depth and room
Good holding.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (2 within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Lighthouse of Drepano: 3 min on foot
- Arachovitika: 34 min on foot
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In south-west wind: Arachovitika marina, 1.3 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Arachovitika marina, 1.3 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Arachovitika marina, 1.3 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Arachovitika marina marina · 1.3 NM by sea
- Marina Nafpaktou port · 2.9 NM by sea
- Antirio port · 4.2 NM by sea
- Paralia Chiliadou cove · 5.3 NM by sea
- Kondyleika cove · 5.3 NM by sea
- Plaz cove · 5.6 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Gulf of Corinth by wind
More places – Nafpaktos
- Antirio port
- Arachovitika marina marina
- Paralia Chiliadou cove
- Parathalasso cove
Questions
Is Kite Surfing sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Kite Surfing sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Kite Surfing?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Kite Surfing?
Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Kite Surfing?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.