# Kardamena

Kitesurfing spot in Kos, Greece.

> Kardamena sits on Kos's eastern coast, offering intermediate riders a bay environment with variable chop. The beach is well-organized for launching, with nearby amenities supporting casual sessions. Wind patterns are seasonal, and conditions can shift through the day. Best visited during the Greek islands' prime wind months when thermals and sea breezes establish themselves.

## Best time to kitesurf
The best months to kitesurf Kardamena are Jul: 66% of days reach 12 kt+, with 13 kt average daily wind, 24 °C water and 27 °C air.

| Month | Windy days (12 kt+) | Avg wind (kt) | Air °C | Water °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51% | 11.5 | 13.3 | 18.8 |
| Feb | 39% | 11.6 | 12.8 | 17.5 |
| Mar | 44% | 11.5 | 13 | 17 |
| Apr | 33% | 10.6 | 16.3 | 17.6 |
| May | 16% | 8.7 | 19.8 | 19.1 |
| Jun | 24% | 10.2 | 23.8 | 22.4 |
| Jul | 66% | 12.5 | 27.3 | 24.4 |
| Aug | 26% | 9.9 | 27 | 26.6 |
| Sep | 31% | 10.4 | 24.9 | 27.2 |
| Oct | 20% | 9.6 | 21.4 | 25.5 |
| Nov | 32% | 10.7 | 18.8 | 23.1 |
| Dec | 42% | 11 | 15.8 | 21.3 |

## Highlights
- Organized beach launch
- Intermediate chop
- Variable wind patterns
- Bay location

## Amenities
Beach bar, Basic facilities, Parking

## Location & contact
- Coordinates: 36.756, 27.204
- Destination guide: [Kos](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/destinations/kos)

# Nearby (within 50 km)

## Kite spots
- [Marmari Beach](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/marmari-beach) — best Jul, 66% windy days, 13 kt, water 24 °C (13 km)
- [Mastichari](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/mastichari) — best around Jul, 34–46% windy days, 10–11 kt, water 17–24 °C, choppy (16 km)
- [Tigaki Beach](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/tigaki-beach) — best Mar, 60–77% windy days, 13–14 kt, water 17–23 °C (17 km)
- [Kohilari (Kefalos Bay)](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/destinations/kohilari-kefalos-bay) — best Jul, 66% windy days, 13 kt, water 24 °C (22 km)

## Kite schools
- [Fun2Fun - Windsurfing, Kitesurfing, Catamaran Sailing Center](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/fun2fun-windsurfing-kitesurfing-catamaran-sailing-center) — http://www.fun2fun-kos.com/ (14 km)
- [Horizon Surfing Center Kos](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/horizon-surfing-center-kos) — http://www.horizonsurfing.com/ (14 km)
- [Kitesurfing Kos](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/kitesurfing-kos) — http://www.kitesurfingkos.com/ (15 km)
- [Kitesurf Kos - Windzone 2](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/kitesurf-kos-windzone-2) — http://www.windzone-kos.gr/ (19 km)
- [Windzone kos 1 windsurf & kitesurf kos psalidi](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/windzone-kos-1-windsurf-kitesurf-kos-psalidi) — http://windzone-kos.gr/ (19 km)

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Source page: https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/kardamena
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.