Governor's Beach
Dark-sand coves below white cliffs east of Limassol.
Governor's Beach is a set of dark-sand coves below white rock cliffs, east of Limassol. The rock shelves at the mouth of the coves shape the waves when a south or south-west swell comes in.
It's one of the most photogenic corners of the south coast.
Spot facts
| Wave type | Reef |
|---|---|
| Direction | Lefts and rights |
| Level | Intermediate |
| Best swell | S, SW |
| Best wind (offshore) | N, NE |
| Tide | No noticeable tide |
| Size | 0.5–1.5 m |
| Best season | November to March |
| Crowd | Light |
| Localism | Low |
Surf forecast
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Model forecast for open water a few kilometres offshore: it can't see sandbanks or the shelter of headlands and jetties. The rating (0–5) is worked out from this spot's ideal swell and wind. Use it as a guide and check the sea before paddling out. Data: Open-Meteo (DWD, ECMWF; CC BY 4.0)
Which board to bring
A shortboard or fish; a funboard on small days. How many litres? Work out your volume with the volume calculator.
What to bring to surf Governor's Beach
The water is around 17 °C in winter and 27 °C in late summer. This is what we'd bring for this spot's water, level and boards.
For water from 17 °C.
View on AmazonFor summer days without a wetsuit, and against the sun.
View on AmazonKeeps your board from drifting off or hitting someone.
View on AmazonThe classic fish fins: speed in soft waves.
View on AmazonRock or urchins on the bottom: protect your feet going in and out.
View on AmazonWarm-water wax won't grip in this water.
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Localism and vibe
Few people.
Surfing style
Short waves over rock and sand.
Hazards
Rock and sea urchins.
Map
Other spots nearby
Limassol
The long beach south of Limassol port, on the Akrotiri peninsula.
Pissouri (Limassol)
A pebble-and-sand bay between cliffs, halfway between Limassol and Paphos.
Peyia (Pafos)
A golden-sand bay north of Paphos, open to westerly swell.
Indicative information gathered from surf guides and surfers' experience. Conditions change with the sandbanks: check the forecast and ask at the beach.