Tis Poutanas to Kangelo (Lefkada)
- Shortboard, Advanced riders
- Best for
- Expert
- Skill Level
- Ocean
- Spot Type
- Empty
- Crowd Level
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About
Tis Poutanas to Kangelo is a niche, expert-level left-hand point break on Lefkada’s northern coast. The wave breaks over a rocky reef/boulder bottom and is known for fast, powerful performance—making it unsuitable for beginners. When conditions align, it can hold size well on bigger swells. The spot’s wave is described as starting to work around 1.0–1.5 m and scaling up to about 3 m or more. The usual ride range is reported as short to medium, with typical sessions producing anywhere from roughly 50 to 150 meters of ride when the swell is well-aligned. The preferred swell direction is North to North-West, with the wave direction characterized as left. Wind conditions are not dependable overall. Winter/shoulder months (from October through March) are highlighted in wind timing, and south winds are noted as providing cleaner offshore flow. However, wind reliability is described as low, and gustiness can be moderate. Safety is the main constraint here: hazards include rocks, reef sections, and submerged boulders, plus strong currents during larger swells. Access is also difficult—reaching the peak often requires a boat or a paddle longer than 20 minutes—so planning, partner safety, and local conditions checks are essential. The spot is described as having no lifeguard/rescue on-site; the nearest medical facilities are in Lefkada Town.
- Left-hand point break over rocky reef/boulders
- Works from ~1.0–1.5 m and holds up to 3 m+
- South winds can provide clean offshore conditions
- Access usually requires a long paddle or a boat
- High-performance left point break that can produce speed and power
- Works from around 1.0–1.5 m and can hold up to 3 m+
- South winds are associated with clean offshore conditions
- Typically empty/calm crowd due to difficulty and skill requirements
- Expert-only break with fast, powerful sections
- Dangerous rocky/reef bottom and strong currents, especially with larger swells
- Hard to find / difficult access (often requires a long paddle or a boat)
- Low wind reliability
Wind, water and seasons
Wind
- Direction
- S, ESE
- Offshore directions
- W, WNW
- Wind Type
- Frontal — Provider classification notes frontal wind.
- Reliability
- low
- Gust Factor
- Moderate gusts
- Best Months
- October, November, December, January, February, March
Water & beach
- Water Type
- Ocean
- Beach
- Rocks — Rocky/reef environment.
- Beach Size
- Small
- Waves
- Big — Works starting around 1.0–1.5 m and can hold to 3 m+.
- Launch
- Medium — Rocky and difficult; often requires a long paddle or boat access.
- Launch Difficulty
- Expert only — Rocky launch; long paddle or boat often required.
Through the year
Usually empty due to difficulty and skill requirements
Late autumn and winter
By sport
What to expect for each.
High-performance left-hand point break over a rocky reef; speed and power with sections that demand expert-level control.
- Wave Direction
- Left
- Optimal Swell
- N, NNW
- Swell Height
- 1–3 m
- Optimal Tide
- All tides
- Shelter
- Exposed
- Wind Effect
- South winds provide clean offshore conditions.
- Bigger Swell
- Holds size well up to 3 meters or more.
- Wave Quality
- Good — Wave quality described as good/"Regional Classic".
- Wave Power
- Powerful
- Wave Shape
- Hollow
- Peel Speed
- Fast
- Ride Length
- Medium — Normal rides range between 50 and 150 meters when the swell is well-aligned.
- Typical Ride Length
- 50–150 m
- Ride Length Details
- Normal rides typically range 50 to 150 meters; normal length cited around ~100 meters when well-aligned.
Check the forecast before you go
See wind, waves, weather and session windows for Tis Poutanas to Kangelo (Lefkada) in the full forecast view.
Tis Poutanas to Kangelo (Lefkada) wind and wave forecast summary
- Wind
- 2–6 ktsGusts 14 kts
- Direction
- N1°
- Strongest day
- Sun, Oct 256 kts
- Windy days
- 0/712 kts or more
- Waves
- 0.3–0.9 m5s period
- Temperature
- 11–22 °C
Over the next 7 days, Tis Poutanas to Kangelo (Lefkada) is forecast for daytime winds of 2–6 kts, peaking around 6 kts on Sunday, October 25 with gusts to 14 kts. The prevailing direction is N. Waves run 0.3–0.9 m with a period of about 5s. 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
- Rocks
- Submerged boulders
- Reef
- Strong currents
- Remote access
- Sharp rocks
- Remote access (hard to reach)
Rescue & support
- Rescue & Self-Rescue
- No
- Emergency Info
- Nearest medical facilities are in Lefkada Town. In Greece, emergency numbers include 166 (medical), 100 (police), 199 (fire), and the European emergency number is 112.
- Localism / Vibe
- Moderate
Rules of the spot
- Not recommended for beginners/intermediates.
- Access often requires a boat or a paddle longer than 20 minutes to reach the peak.
- This is not a beginner spot; the wave breaks close to dangerous rocks.
- Often hard to find / hard to access.
Getting there & access
- Nearest City
- Lefkada Town
- Nearest Town
- Lefkada
- Nearest Airport
- Aktion National Airport (PVK)
- Parking
- Limited parking near the northern spit area; expect a significant walk
- Public Transport
- KTEL buses provide frequent services from Athens and Preveza; within Lefkada, local buses and taxis connect Lefkada Town to the northern beaches
- Access
- Difficult; reachable by a long walk followed by a long paddle, or by boat
- Cost Level
- Moderate
- Local Language
- Greek
What's on the beach
- Accommodation
- Nearby town — Available in Lefkada Town and the Agios Ioannis area.
- Food & Drink
- Restaurants and cafes are located in nearby Lefkada Town.
- Equipment Rental:
- No specialized surf rental at the spot.
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 Tis Poutanas to Kangelo (Lefkada)?
The best overall months at Tis Poutanas to Kangelo (Lefkada) are January, February, March, October, November, December. The best wind months are October, November, December, January, February, March.
Which wind directions work at Tis Poutanas to Kangelo (Lefkada)?
Tis Poutanas to Kangelo (Lefkada) works with S, ESE winds. Offshore directions are W, WNW.
What skill level is Tis Poutanas to Kangelo (Lefkada) suitable for?
Tis Poutanas to Kangelo (Lefkada) suits these riding levels: Surfing: Expert.