The Surfers Guide To Prasonisi Beach

At the southernmost edge of the Island of Rhodes, Greece, lies the picturesque heaven Prasonisi. The small wind haven of Prasonisi is the perfect spot for surfers. The winds, the waves, the sands, and the views are unbeatable all across the globe. This is why Prasonisi is the summer season hotspot for windsurfing and kitesurfing.

The beach is dedicated to kitesurfers and windsurfers, accomodating them with board rentals, resorts, and Greek taverns for a balanced mix of surf culture, tradition, and nature. The winds are always strong and promising, with supercenters carrying the latest equipment, live weather forecasting, and the benefit of both flat water and long waves on the same beach.

When to visit?

The summers are ideal for all types of surfing. The months from May or June to September is when surfers come from far and wide to polish their skills on new turf.

The best time to journey to the south of Rhodes is during July and August. The water temperature is always perfect, the thermal winds and wind-channel guarantee strong wind flow throughout the months, and the sands are just right to run on with bare feet.

What can you do?

Prasonisi is ideal for those who love to spend their vacations with their boards on the water. It offers easy freeride and freewave sailing for beginners to seasoned surfers. The waves are also suited for people who want to get more accustomed to blasting and cornering and for those who want a water playground to practice their moves.

Spot Choices

Prasonisi offers a unique advantage to surfers. They can enjoy the soft flat waters and long and bumpy waves on the same beach.

On the south of the huge sandpits lie the flat waters of Prasonisi beach. Chunkier water with optional bumps and jump waves can be found on the north of the sandy dunes. The cross offshore winds make it for easy blasting, and the super flat waters flatter your gybes.

The wind stats are always positive on the island, with live forecasting also available throughout the day. The thermal winds act up during midday, so plan your surf time accordingly.

How do you get there?

Prasonisi is a fairly popular destination on the Island of Rhodes in Greece. To reach the surfer’s paradise or hotels, you have to travel down heading southwards to the furthest tip of Rhodes.

Heading south, Prasonisi is roughly an hour and a half drive away from Rhodes airport. You will first reach the Greek village of Kattavia, after which you have to make a left turn and drive almost 8 more kilometers to reach the end tip of Rhodes. There are several road signs to guide you.

You know you have reached Prasonisi when you can smell the air soaked in the salty sea winds, the views of the Aegean Sea and the Mediterranean are visible, and the mountains and pristine sand form a painting-like scenery. Of course, the several surfers on their waterboards out on the sealine with also be in your view.

What to pack?

Depending on the month you are traveling to Prasonisi, you will need to pack your wetsuit. When planning to visit during early summer, around June or later in September, pack your long leg full-body wetsuit. But if traveling in July or August, a short summer wetsuit is ideal.

The next most important thing is your board! The size of your board is crucial for safe surfing. Check the weather predictions on a reliable forecast channel before packing your boards. To be on the green side, add a few knots to forecasted wind conditions each day.

Boards between 80 to 130 liters are often preferred, on average. The sails for windsurfing should be around 4.7 to 7.5 meters to suit the wind and waves of Prasonisi. Your boards would also depend upon your body weight.

Other essentials in your surfer vacation travel should also include a hat, trusty sunblock, insect repellant, and the obvious- local currency i.e., Euros. Many places in and around Prasonisi Hotels accept cards, so you don’t have to worry about cash.