Kathisma
A white-sand beach below cliffs on Lefkada's west coast.
Kathisma is one of the big beaches on Lefkada's west coast, with white sand and turquoise water below mountains that drop into the sea. Open to the west, it gets Ionian swells in winter and maestral windswell in summer.
The shore is steep and the waves break close in.
Spot facts
| Wave type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Lefts and rights |
| Level | All levels |
| Best swell | W, NW, SW |
| Best wind (offshore) | E, SE |
| 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, shortboard or fish. How many litres? Work out your volume with the volume calculator.
What to bring to surf Kathisma
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
Few people outside summer.
Surfing style
Shore-side beach break.
Hazards
A steep shore break.
Map
Other spots nearby
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Corfú
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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.