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Kitesurfing in Turkey
7 destinations · 1 region with curated spots, schools, and shops. Turkey has 7 kite spots, 5 schools and 1 shop in this directory.
When to kitesurf in Turkey
Across the 7 kite spots we track in Turkey, the most reliable months are Jul, when the most spots have at least 60% of days with 12 kt+ wind.
Based on Open-Meteo climatology for each spot. How we calculate this
Windiest spots in Turkey
| Spot | Best season | Windy days | Avg wind | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Çeşme | Jul | 70% | 14 kt | 24 °C |
| Gokceada | Around Feb | 42–44% | 11–12 kt | 11–20 °C |
| Gökova Bay | Around Feb | 2–6% | 6–7 kt | 17–24 °C |
| Ekincik | Around Feb | 0–5% | 5–6 kt | 18–19 °C |
| Patara | Around Jan | 2–3% | 7 kt | 18–19 °C |
Kitesurfing in Turkey: FAQ
- When is the best time to kitesurf in Turkey?
- Across the 7 kite spots we track in Turkey, the most reliable months are Jul, when the most spots have at least 60% of days with 12 kt+ wind.
- What are the windiest kite spots in Turkey?
- Ranked by the share of windy days in their best months: Çeşme (Jul, up to 70% windy days); Gokceada (Around Feb, up to 44% windy days); Gökova Bay (Around Feb, up to 6% windy days); Ekincik (Around Feb, up to 5% windy days); Patara (Around Jan, up to 3% windy days).
- How warm is the water for kitesurfing in Turkey?
- During each spot's wind season the sea is typically -7–24 °C. Bring a wetsuit for the cooler spots.
- Is there flat water or waves for kitesurfing in Turkey?
- Flat-water spots: Çeşme, Gokceada, Gulbahce, Patara. Wave spots: Gokceada, Patara.
- Where can I take kitesurfing lessons in Turkey?
- We list 5 kite schools in Turkey, including Kitebase Gökova, Kiteboard Gokova, Kiteboard Turkey, kitemercedes by Bilge Öztürk, plus 1 kite shop.