About This Spot
Alacati, Turkey is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Turkey.
Situated in Europe, the spot offers Shallow and Flat and Chop water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With N–NNE–NE winds, peaking from April to October, Alacati, Turkey delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
All year wind rates perfect. Sometimes 6-7 Bft. Mostly 5 Bft. Changing from year to year. Main wind direction April to November: North. Main wind direction November to April: South. Usually in summer lighter before noon (4-5 Bft) increasing in the afternoon to 5-6 Bft. Winds: summer: Meltemi or Poyraz (NW), Gerence (NE), spring and fall: Lodos (S).
When to Go
No wetsuit is necessary during June, July and August. Between May and October it is nearly 20-22°C. Season can go into end of October. Off season surfing is possible.
What to Expect
Flat surface, choppy waves. Waves are not big, max. 1 meter. 2sqm kilometer big bay, with about 500x400m shallow area. Special, shallow beginners area. Small waves with South winds.
Wind & Conditions
N · NNE · NE · S · SSW · SW
Best wind direction
All year wind rates perfect. Sometimes 6-7 Bft. Mostly 5 Bft. Changing from year to year. Main wind direction April to November: North. Main wind direction November to April: South. Usually in summer lighter before noon (4-5 Bft) increasing in the afternoon to 5-6 Bft. Winds: summer: Meltemi or Poyraz (NW), Gerence (NE), spring and fall: Lodos (S).
Best Months
Water Conditions
Flat surface, choppy waves. Waves are not big, max. 1 meter. 2sqm kilometer big bay, with about 500x400m shallow area. Special, shallow beginners area. Small waves with South winds.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
Go to Izmir, Adnan Menderes Airport. Take the bus to Alacati. Or you can take a bus from Izmir airport to Cesme. It takes 1 hour. From Cesme to Alacati you can take a taxi or minibus to the surfing clubs in Alacati, it takes 20 min. There is minibus every hour from downtown Alacati to the beach.
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