Kalogria
A long beach among pine woods in the north-west Peloponnese, near Patras.
Kalogria is a stretch of sand several kilometres long, with a pine forest and a protected lagoon behind it, in the north-west Peloponnese. Open to the west, it's one of the most consistent beaches in mainland Greece in winter swells.
It's the usual spot for surfers from Patras.
Spot facts
| Wave type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Lefts and rights |
| Level | All levels |
| Best swell | W, SW, NW |
| Best wind (offshore) | E, NE |
| Tide | No noticeable tide |
| Size | 0.5–2 m |
| Best season | October to April |
| 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 funboard or longboard on small days; a shortboard or fish with more swell. How many litres? Work out your volume with the volume calculator.
What to bring to surf Kalogria
The water is around 15 °C in winter and 24 °C in late summer. This is what we'd bring for this spot's water, level and boards.
The autumn-to-spring suit for water at 12–16 °C.
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Localism and vibe
Quiet vibe.
Surfing style
Beach break.
Hazards
Currents in big swell.
Map
Other spots nearby
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Corfú
A bay below green cliffs on the west coast of Corfu.
Tinos (Cícladas)
The Cyclades' surf bay, on the north of Tinos, with waves when the meltemi blows.
Kissamos (Creta)
The big beach at Crete's western tip, open to the Ionian Sea and its westerly swells.
Indicative information gathered from surf guides and surfers' experience. Conditions change with the sandbanks: check the forecast and ask at the beach.