Ammes Beach (Argostoli Bay)

Ammes Beach is a beach-break surf spot near Kefalonia airport (about a 10-minute drive from Argostoli), with easy, instant access along a sandy beach just past the runway. Sources describe the waves as offering both left and right directions with good overall quality when south swells arrive. The spot is most consistently associated with southern swell conditions. Working sets are reported starting around 1.0–1.5 m, and the wave can hold size to roughly 2.5 m and above. Typical rides are described as short (often under ~50 m), with longer rides possible on more favorable days (up to around 150 m). Because the break sits directly beside the airport approach, you should plan for strong aircraft noise and frequent low-flying aircraft overhead, which can make concentration and comfort more challenging. In addition, while the bottom is sandy overall, sources warn about submerged rocks or reef patches in some areas—so entering and wading needs extra care. Seasonally, the spot is associated with better conditions in the cooler months: one source notes best months roughly from October through April, and another indicates best surf performance in winter/spring after strong southern storm activity. For comfort, wetsuit guidance points to thicker winter protection (4/3 mm) and lighter protection in spring/autumn, matching the reported sea temperatures by month.