Technical details of Kymi spot

Spot functioning

The spot works from June to September with the Meltemi, blowing almost daily in July-August. Wind typically picks up late morning and peaks in early afternoon. Ideal conditions for wave-riding and wave freestyle. In light Meltemi (<15 knots), foil conditions are excellent.

On the water

Open water with significant waves. In moderate Meltemi, chop of 0.5-1m with wave sets. In strong Meltemi, waves of 1-2m with occasionally larger sets. Sandy and rocky bottom in places. Crystal-clear water typical of the Aegean Sea. Temperature: 22-25°C in summer.

Required level

Advanced

Spot opening date

Open all year round

Parking

Parking near Kymi beach. The town of Kymi is perched on a cliff above the port, and the beach is accessible via the road descending to the coast. Parking along the coastal road. Kymi has basic services (restaurants, minimarkets). Ferry from Kymi to Skyros.

Hazards

Powerful waves in strong Meltemi — technical shore break on exit. Coastal currents pushing southward along the coast. Submerged rocks on the sides of the beach. In extreme Meltemi (>30 knots), very committed conditions for experts only. No protected fallback zone in the immediate vicinity — Evia's east coast is exposed and unsheltered.

Wind specificities

The Meltemi arrives directly from N/NNE on this east-facing coast, as powerful side-onshore. No Venturi effect here but pure, direct exposure to the Etesian flow. Typical strength: 15-25 knots, gusting to 30+ knots during strong Meltemi episodes. Wind is more consistent than on the west coast as no mountains disturb the flow before the coastline.

Open fetch to the east/northeast generates significant waves, 0.5-1.5m in moderate Meltemi, exceeding 2m in strong Meltemi.

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