Sfikounta Beach (Chios)

Sfikounta Beach is a secluded north-coast beach and reef break on Chios near Kampia, known for its wild scenery and low crowd levels. It’s best approached as a remote, self-sufficient surf spot where natural hazards around the waterline (notably rocks) are a key part of the experience. The break is primarily driven by wind swells from the Aegean, with performance tied closely to the pairing of northern swell and wind direction. Southern winds are described as providing cleaner, more offshore conditions, while north winds can make the waves choppy and disorganized. With very large northern storms, the wave environment can become more powerful and messy. For surfing, the most favorable swell comes from the north with a working height window of about 1.0 to 2.5 meters, and the spot is noted as working across all tides. Typical rides tend to be short wind-swell peaks, although larger swells can occasionally offer longer sections. Access is via a road north from Kampia with possible narrow or unpaved final approach sections, and parking is limited and informal. There are no services on the beach, and official on-site rescue is described as limited—so it’s important to come prepared with all required gear and to manage risk carefully, especially when big northern swells are forecast.