Stonebread
- Advanced riders
- Best for
- Expert
- Skill Level
- Ocean
- Spot Type
- Empty
- Crowd Level
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About
Stonebread is an exposed reef break in the Ionian Sea with an often secluded, low-profile feel. Surf is described as inconsistent, but the wave quality can be good when the right swell and wind conditions come together. It breaks on a reef with coral and sharp rocks, and hazards are consistently listed as sea urchins plus submerged/sharp reef features. Because of the combination of reef bottom and short ride lengths, the spot is framed as suitable only for experienced surfers comfortable with difficult footing and challenging water entries. Conditions described for surfing emphasize swell and wind alignment: it starts working around 1.5–2m and can hold to about 2m+ (with some notes up to ~2.5m+ depending on conditions). The break is described as offering both left and right waves, and is most favorable with east winds and a southeast-to-southwest swell component. Access is a major part of the planning: the spot is hard to find, may involve private access, and typically requires a 4x4 vehicle followed by a short walk to the launch. Sources also note the lineup is generally empty, but that comes with the tradeoff of limited safety infrastructure—no lifeguards and no spot-level rescue service are indicated, so safety gear and self-sufficiency are important.
- Often uncrowded lineup due to hard access
- Reef break with both right and left waves
- Works from around 1.5–2m and can hold up to about 2m+
- Good wave quality when conditions line up
- Often uncrowded/empty lineup due to difficult access
- Works on 1.5–2m+ swells and can hold size up to ~2m+
- Exposed reef break with inconsistent surf
- Sharp reef/coral and high sea-urchin hazard
- Hard to find; access typically requires a 4x4 vehicle and a short walk
- No lifeguards/rescue availability indicated
Wind, water and seasons
Wind
- Direction
- E, NE
- Wind Range
- 10–20 kts
- Wind Type
- Frontal — Wind described as dependent on frontal systems that generate swell (provider notes: 'frontal').
- Reliability
- Low (depends on specific frontal systems).
- Gust Factor
- Moderate gusts
- Best Months
- October, November, December, January, February, March
- Shadow Zones
- Close to the shoreline under cliffs/steep hills if wind comes from the East.
Water & beach
- Water Type
- Ocean
- Beach
- Concrete — One provider describes concrete composition; another describes mixed composition.
- Beach Size
- Small
- Waves
- Small — Provider notes conflict: one source calls the typical wave size 'small', while another describes it as 'medium' in general.
- Launch
- Medium — Navigating a rocky shoreline with potentially sharp reef sections and sea urchins.
- Launch Difficulty
- Moderate
Through the year
Generally empty year-round due to difficult access.
Rain is most frequent from November through January.
By sport
What to expect for each.
Foiling is described as risky due to the rocky reef and shallow sections; only suitable for experts during high tide if they can navigate the sharp bottom.
- Foil Friendly
- No
- Min Depth
- 1.5 meters
Exposed, inconsistent reef break (reef-coral/sharp rocks) requiring experienced surfers. Works best on clean swell and is known for right and left waves with a secluded, often empty lineup.
- Wave Direction
- Both
- Optimal Swell
- S, SE
- Swell Height
- 1.5–2.5 m
- Optimal Tide
- Low, Mid — Best tide positions described as low and mid; also described as 'low and mid tide, rising and falling tides' by one source.
- Shelter
- Exposed
- Wind Effect
- East winds provide clean/offshore-leaning conditions that groom the wave face.
- Bigger Swell
- Holds size up to about 2m+ (some notes up to 2.5m), but the reef becomes more challenging as power increases.
- Wave Quality
- Good
- Wave Power
- Moderate
- Wave Shape
- Mixed — Mixed reef break; described as mixed (provider) and peeling (another provider).
- Peel Speed
- Slow — Provider descriptions include slow peel (one source) and medium peel (another).
- Ride Length
- Short — Typical short rides (<50m); 50–150m on good days.
- Typical Ride Length
- 50–150 m
- Ride Length Details
- Short (<50m) typical; 50–150m on good days.
Check the forecast before you go
See wind, waves, weather and session windows for Stonebread in the full forecast view.
Stonebread wind and wave forecast summary
- Wind
- 2–6 ktsGusts 16 kts
- Direction
- N6°
- Strongest day
- Sun, Oct 256 kts
- Windy days
- 0/712 kts or more
- Waves
- 0.2–0.6 m4s period
- Temperature
- 10–22 °C
Over the next 7 days, Stonebread is forecast for daytime winds of 2–6 kts, peaking around 6 kts on Sunday, October 25 with gusts to 16 kts. The prevailing direction is N. Waves run 0.2–0.6 m with a period of about 4s. Based on the Wavind model, in the spot’s local time.
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What to know before you launch
Safety, access, restrictions, rescue, and local rules can change. Treat these details as informational and confirm them locally before launching.
Hazards
- Urchins
- Rocks
- Reef
- Coral
- Submerged rocks
- Inconsistent swell
- Difficult access
Rescue & support
- Lifeguard
- None — No lifeguards/lifeguard presence indicated for the spot.
- Rescue & Self-Rescue
- No — No rescue availability indicated for the spot.
- Emergency Info
- Nearest medical facilities are located in Preveza. In an emergency, use the local emergency number 112.
- Localism / Vibe
- None — Sources describe the spot as rarely crowded and generally not localism-driven.
Rules of the spot
Standard international surfing etiquette applies (no specific local regulations found). Possible private access; check local regulations.
- Possible private access; check local regulations.
- Hard to find; requires access planning (often 4x4 + short walk).
- No on-spot rescue service indicated.
- Bring protective gear for urchins and sharp coral.
- Wear booties to protect against the abundance of sea urchins.
- Access is hard to find and typically involves a 4x4 vehicle followed by a short walk to the water.
- Only suitable for experienced surfers due to reef bottom, sharp rocks, and short ride lengths.
Getting there & access
- Nearest City
- Preveza
- Nearest Town
- Kastrosykia
- Parking
- Limited informal parking at the end of the dirt track; requires a 4x4 vehicle.
- Access
- Hard to find; requires a short walk (5–15 minutes) after a 4x4 drive or surf trip.
- Local Language
- Greek
What's on the beach
- Accommodation
- Nearby town — Guesthouses and hotels are available in nearby coastal towns of Kastrosykia and Kanali.
- Food & Drink
- Local tavernas located within a short drive in surrounding villages.
- Equipment Rental:
- No rental shops available at the spot; bring all your own gear.
- Gear Storage
- Limited to specific sport schools or private accommodation providers by prior arrangement.
- Gear Repair
- Major repairs typically require a trip to larger hubs like Lefkada or specialized shops in Preveza city.
No schools or services are listed for this spot yet.
From riders who've been here
Latest reported conditions
Spot questions
Frequently asked questions
When is the best season at Stonebread?
The best overall months at Stonebread are January, February, March, April, October, November, December. The best wind months are October, November, December, January, February, March.
Which wind directions work at Stonebread?
Stonebread works with E, NE winds.
What skill level is Stonebread suitable for?
Stonebread suits these riding levels: Wingfoiling: Expert · Surfing: Advanced to Expert.