# Cyprus

Kitesurfing spot in Polystypos, Cyprus.

> Cyprus delivers reliable thermal winds from May through September with consistent 17–22 knot averages and frequent stronger gusts supporting advanced tricks and big air. The island offers diverse conditions—freestyle opportunities during steady winds, occasional 1–2 meter waves for strapless riders, and foiling potential on lighter days. Warm water eliminates wetsuit needs. An active, welcoming kiting community regularly organizes events including the KING OF KITE annual competition, downwinders, yoga sessions, and social gatherings. The airport sits 15 minutes from launch zones, and the island provides substantial non-kiting recreation including dining, nightlife in Ayia Napa, SUP, horseback riding, and hiking.

## Best time to kitesurf
Cyprus has no strongly reliable season; the windiest months are Jan, Mar and Nov: 1–2% of days reach 12 kt+, with 5–7 kt average daily wind, 17–24 °C water and 9–15 °C air.

| Month | Windy days (12 kt+) | Avg wind (kt) | Air °C | Water °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1% | 5.8 | 9.1 | 18 |
| Feb | 0% | 5.5 | 8.7 | 16.4 |
| Mar | 2% | 6.5 | 10.1 | 17.3 |
| Apr | 0% | 6.1 | 16 | 18.4 |
| May | 0% | 6.5 | 20.2 | 21.2 |
| Jun | 0% | 6.4 | 22.7 | 24.7 |
| Jul | 0% | 7.2 | 27.7 | 28.7 |
| Aug | 0% | 6.4 | 26.7 | 29.8 |
| Sep | 0% | 6.4 | 23.4 | 28.8 |
| Oct | 0% | 5.6 | 19.3 | 26.5 |
| Nov | 1% | 5.4 | 15.3 | 23.7 |
| Dec | 0% | 5 | 11.3 | 20.1 |

## Conditions
- Wind strength: It gets Moderate (Up to 25 knots)
- Wind consistency: It's windy Almost every day
- Water: choppy, flat, waves
- Water temperature: Warm (You don't need a wetsuit)
- Boosting direction: Right forward
- Windy months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep

## Highlights
- Consistent May–Sep thermals
- Freestyle and waves available
- Active kiting community
- Nightlife and dining scene

## Amenities
Restaurants and bars, SUP rentals, Horseback riding

## Travel
- Getting there: Larnaca International Airport; 15 mins away by car
- Ease of access: Easy to visit (< 2 hours from airport)
- Car needed: yes
- Affordability: Expensive ($50-120 /day)

## Location & contact
- Coordinates: 35, 33
- Destination guide: [Polystypos](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/destinations/polystypos)

# Nearby (within 50 km)

## Kite spots
- [Landa Beach](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/landa-beach) — best around Mar, 1–2% windy days, 5–7 kt, water 17–24 °C (7 km)
- [Glossa](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/glossa) — best around Mar, 1–2% windy days, 5–7 kt, water 17–24 °C (11 km)
- [Akti Olymvou](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/akti-olymvou) — best around Jan, 2–4% windy days, 6–8 kt, water 18–23 °C (16 km)
- [idrop.surf](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/destinations/idrop-surf) — best around Jan, 2–4% windy days, 6–8 kt, water 18–23 °C (37 km)

## Kite schools
- [Griffes Kiteflex Limited](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/griffes-kiteflex-limited) — http://www.kitesurfingcyprus.org/ (35 km)
- [MAKWIND CYPRUS EXTREME SPORTS SURFSHOP AND SCHOOL - WINDSURFING LESSONS - SUP LESSONS](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/makwind-cyprus-extreme-sports-surfshop-and-school-windsurfing-lessons-sup-lessons) — http://www.makwind-cyprus.com/ (36 km)

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Source page: https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/cyprus
Data & methodology: https://www.kitesurfspots.com/methodology
Monthly wind and temperature climatology is computed from Open-Meteo historical weather (3 years of daily data) and marine (sea-surface temperature) APIs. A windy day is a day whose maximum wind implies roughly 12 kt+ sustained. Listing details come from public kite-travel sources and Google Places, rewritten and reviewed.