Tholos - Theologos (Alex Beach Hotel)
Greece
Tholos
Theologos, near the Alex Beach Hotel in Tholos, is a popular kitesurfing spot on the west coast of Rhodes in Greece. Located just 5 km from the airport, it offers easy access and a spacious beach with fine sand, ideal for long sessions.
The traditional village of Theologos is right next door, away from crowded tourist areas, providing a relaxed and authentic atmosphere. Centers like Surf & Kite Theologos are directly on the hotel beach, with all the necessary equipment for riders of all levels.
It’s a perfect place to combine kitesurfing and family vacations, with reliable windy conditions thanks to the Meltemi.
Les données de vent affichées ici proviennent d’ERA5 (via Open-Meteo) sur 4 ans, retraitées pour refléter des conditions réalistes.
👉 Le vent moyen a été calibré pour éviter la sous-estimation habituelle des modèles.
👉 Les rafales ont été corrigées par un ratio médian afin d’éviter des valeurs extrêmes irréalistes.
👉 Chaque jour est résumé par le vent médian (P50) observé pendant les heures utiles (8h–20h), puis classé dans des plages de vent.
👉 Le mode pondéré mélange vent moyen et rafales pour refléter au mieux le vent ressenti.
- 🟢 10–16 nds : vent faible mais navigable (notamment en foil).
- 🟡 16–22 nds : plage idéale, conditions confortables pour la majorité.
- 🔴 22–28 nds : vent fort, réservé aux riders expérimentés.
- 🟣 28+ nds : conditions extrêmes, navigation engagée.
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flatThe Theologos spot offers a mixed water surface with flat conditions in the morning and small to medium waves in the afternoon when the wind picks up. The wind orientation is generally side-onshore or side-shore from the NW or W, perfect for stability and safety for beginners.
Launching is done directly from the sandy beach in front of the Alex Beach Hotel, with a wide take-off area free of obstacles. The riding area is vast and sparsely populated, even in high season, thanks to the available space on the 2500 m² of the center.
The wind starts light around 9-10 am (2-3 Bft) for beginners, then rises to 15-25 knots by noon until sunset around 8:30 pm. Watch out for gusts in the afternoon; directions N, NNE, NE, NW, W, WNW work well, offshore from the north and side from the northwest.
Ideal conditions are with wind 15-25 knots side-onshore from directions N, NNE, NE, NW, W, WNW, for a smooth water surface and manageable waves. Perfect for all levels in summer.
The water surface is flat to choppy in the morning, becoming wavy with small to medium waves (1-2m max) in the afternoon under strong Meltemi. Open to the sea, it can get choppy with sustained wind.
Perfect for freestyle and moderate wave riding.
Currents are generally weak at this open spot, with no marked channels reported. Tides have minimal impact in the Mediterranean, with little variation in level.
Stay alert in case of strong winds where the current may slightly increase offshore.
Opt for kite sizes of 7 to 11 m² depending on wind strength: smaller kites (7-9 m²) in the afternoon, larger ones (10-11 m²) in the morning for beginners.
The dominant wind is the Meltemi, a fair weather wind coming mainly from the north or northwest, consistent from noon to late afternoon. It starts light in the morning (4-5 Bft side-onshore from SW/NW) and strengthens to 15-25 knots in summer.
Summer is the best time, with reliable daily sessions for several hours a day.
The Mediterranean climate of Rhodes is hot and dry in summer, with air temperatures between 27°C and 32°C from June to September. The spring and autumn seasons are milder, ideal for avoiding the crowds.
The centers are open from April to November, with nearly guaranteed sunny days and long sessions possible thanks to the long days in summer.
La profondeur est progressive avec un fond principalement sableux et quelques pierres. On a pied sur une bonne distance depuis le bord, idéal pour les premières glisses.
The water is warm in summer at 25-27°C, a lycra is sufficient. In spring/autumn, expect 22-24°C, a shorty wetsuit is recommended.