Technical details of Julians Bay spot

Spot functioning

The spot works ONLY with south to west sector winds (S, SSW, SW, W). Check forecasts and do NOT sail if Meltemi is forecast. Best seasons are spring and autumn. In summer, only rare Meltemi-free days offer rideable conditions. Isolated spot — always sail with a buddy.

On the water

With S/SW wind (onshore), water with waves of 0.5-1.5m depending on wind strength. Rocky and sandy bottom. Crystal-clear water typical of the Cyclades. Kea's west coast is wilder and more exposed than the east coast. Temperature: 20-25°C.

Required level

Advanced

Spot opening date

Open all year round

Parking

Access via island roads from Korissia port. Limited parking near the bay, on dirt roads or roadside. Kea is a quiet, less touristy island compared to other Cyclades. Limited services — stock up in Ioulida (main village) or Korissia. Ferry from Lavrio (Attica), about 1-hour crossing.

Hazards

🚨 DANGER: Meltemi OFFSHORE on this coast! A rider carried out will be pushed toward the open Saronic Gulf/Aegean Sea with no possibility of return. Rocky coastline with limited access. No rescue services nearby. Rocky bottom with sea urchins. Currents between Kea and the mainland. Remote island with limited rescue resources.

Wind specificities

⚠️ WARNING: The Meltemi (N/NNE), the dominant summer wind, is OFFSHORE on this west coast! It pushes toward the open sea, toward the open Saronic Gulf. Do NOT sail in Meltemi from this coast.

The spot works with S, SW and W winds, which arrive onshore to side-onshore. These conditions are linked to depressions and southerly thermals. More reliable in spring (March-May) and autumn (September-November). In summer, the Meltemi dominates and makes this spot unsailable most of the time.

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