Kolibithra

Best Surf Season (October - March)

Kolibithra faces nearly due north, making it an arrow for the short, punchy North Aegean sea-state. The winter half of the year is the clear winner. From October through March, passing Mediterranean cyclones and upper-level troughs send recurring N, NNE and NNW swell through the Aegean. Average wave heights climb to 1.0-1.3m (3-4ft) with average periods of 4.9-5.4s, and the chance of solid 5-7ft (1.5-2.0m) sets is at its annual peak. The catch? The local wind regime is dominated by N/NNW winds, so onshore conditions are frequent. The best sessions happen when a low pressure system sits to the southeast and pulls offshore S to SW winds into the bay, grooming that north swell into clean, rideable waves. Water temps hover around 15-17°C and air temps average 12-14°C, so a good spring suit or steamer is wise.