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Kedros Beach is a spot on Samos's north coast, in the Kokkari area, one of the most renowned windsurf/kitesurf zones in the Aegean Sea. Samos's north coast receives the full Meltemi, channeled and accelerated through the strait between Samos and Ikaria island to the north. The beach offers direct water access with onshore to side-onshore wind from N/NNW. Since the beach has rocks and an onshore wave, this is not a beginner's spot.
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Water exposed to Meltemi with waves and chop. Waves build in the strait with moderate fetch. Pebble and sand bottom. Waves 0.5-1.5m in normal conditions, bigger in strong Meltemi. Crystal-clear water.
Paved road from Kokkari or Vathy, follow the sign to Kedros Beach on Samos's north coastal road, the last bit to Kedros Beach Bar is a dirt road. Parking at Kedros Beach Bar, get information about the spot at the bar -
The Meltemi (N/NNE) channels between Samos and Ikaria, creating a powerful Venturi effect. Wind is accelerated 20-30% compared to synoptic wind. On the north coast, it arrives onshore to side-onshore from N/NNW, consistent 15-25 knots June to September with peaks to 30+. The Samos-Ikaria strait is one of the most powerful wind corridors in the Aegean. Wind is sustained and steady with little variation.
In strong Meltemi (+25 knots), advanced conditions with significant waves and chop. Rocks and pebbles on some beaches. Coastal currents in the strait. Tourist boats and ferries. Don't ride too far offshore into the strait.
This is not a beginner's spot since the beach has pebbles and rocks & shorebreak. Swimmers' zone must be repected. Launching options are limited, enquire at the Beach Bar.
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