Technical details of Myrsini spot

Spot functioning

The spot works from May to September with the NW Maestro. Typical afternoon sessions (1-7 PM). Long sandy beaches offer unlimited space for launching and riding. Gentler, steadier conditions than Aegean spots — ideal for progression.

On the water

Open Ionian Sea water. In NW Maestro, chop of 30-60cm with possible long swell. Sandy bottom with progressive depth. Warmer water than the Aegean (24-27°C in summer). Ionian Sea waves are generally longer and more regular than Aegean chop.

Required level

Intermediate

Spot opening date

Open all year round

Parking

Parking along the coastal road or on paths leading to the beach. Sparsely urbanized area with long deserted beaches. Few services in the immediate vicinity — stock up in Pyrgos or Amaliada. Access from the Olympia Odos highway (Patras-Pyrgos).

Hazards

Coastal currents along the beach in strong Maestro. West coast beaches are often deserted — sail in groups. Shore break possible with western swell. Little organized lifeguard coverage. In case of problems, rescue may take a long time to arrive.

Wind specificities

The dominant wind is the NW Maestro, blowing from May to September, typically 12-20 knots in the afternoon. It arrives side-onshore on this west-facing coast. W/WSW thermal breeze also develops in the afternoon when the synoptic Maestro is weak, creating lighter conditions (10-15 knots).

Unlike the Aegean Sea, no violent Meltemi here — wind is generally steadier and less gusty.

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