Kokkari (Samos)

Kokkari (on the north coast of Samos) is a well-established wind-sports spot centered on strong, dry Meltemi winds. The wind typically builds from late morning and peaks in the afternoon during the summer season, and it’s commonly reported as reliable on most windy days. For windsurfing, conditions are generally side-onshore with deep water close to shore. You can expect a mix of chop near the beach and more pronounced swell further out in the bay, so conditions are best suited to riders who can manage deep water and changing water texture through the wind-strength cycle. Wingfoiling is possible thanks to the very immediate depth offshore, but the center of the bay can feature swell and chop, so stable board control matters. Wind turbulence near shore can be influenced by village buildings and the hills to the west, which can make the closest launch zone feel less uniform than the open water. Safety and access considerations are important: the water gets deep fast, there’s a shorebreak that can intensify when the North wind exceeds about 20 knots, and swimmers are present in designated areas. Kitesurfing is restricted/discouraged due to the narrow beach and close proximity to both the village and swimming areas; plan to respect buoy-marked swim zones and use gear appropriate for deep-water offshore drift.