Destination · South Aegean · Greece

Kos

Kos is the Dodecanese's easy-access kite island: a long, flat north coast at Marmari and Mastichari catches the summer meltemi side-shore over sandy, waist-deep water, making it one of the friendliest progression spots in Greece. A short hop from the airport, plenty of schools and family-friendly resorts, and the option of flat-water day trips across to the Kohilari peninsula keep all levels busy.

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Kardamena kitesurfing spot in Kos
Kardamena kitesurfing spot in Kos
Marmari Beach kitesurfing spot in Kos

Wind & conditions

The meltemi delivers north-westerly side-shore wind of 15–25 knots from June to early September, most reliable in the afternoons. Marmari and Mastichari offer long sandy beaches with shallow entry and moderate chop — waves only on the strongest days.

What to expect

  • Wind season: May – September
  • Air: 23˚C – 33˚C
  • Water: 21˚C – 26˚C
  • Wave spots: No

When to kitesurf in Kos

Across the 4 kite spots we track in Kos, the most reliable months are Jul, when 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 Kos

SpotBest seasonWindy daysAvg windWater
Tigaki BeachMar60–77%13–14 kt17–23 °C
KardamenaJul66%13 kt24 °C
Marmari BeachJul66%13 kt24 °C
MastichariAround Jul34–46%10–11 kt17–24 °C

Kitesurfing in Kos: FAQ

When is the best time to kitesurf in Kos?
Across the 4 kite spots we track in Kos, the most reliable months are Jul, when most spots have at least 60% of days with 12 kt+ wind.
What are the windiest kite spots in Kos?
Ranked by the share of windy days in their best months: Tigaki Beach (Mar, up to 77% windy days); Kardamena (Jul, up to 66% windy days); Marmari Beach (Jul, up to 66% windy days); Mastichari (Around Jul, up to 46% windy days).
How warm is the water for kitesurfing in Kos?
During each spot's wind season the sea is typically 17–24 °C. Bring a wetsuit for the cooler spots.
Where can I take kitesurfing lessons in Kos?
We list 5 kite schools in Kos, including Fun2Fun - Windsurfing, Kitesurfing, Catamaran Sailing Center, Horizon Surfing Center Kos, Kitesurf Kos - Windzone 2, Kitesurfing Kos.

🏄 Spots

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Kardamena kitesurfing spot in kos

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Marmari Beach kitesurfing spot in kos

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Mastichari kitesurfing spot in kos

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🪁 Schools

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Horizon Surfing Center Kos kitesurfing school in kos

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Kitesurf Kos - Windzone 2 kitesurfing school in kos

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