Water is mostly choppy, once in a week waves about 50-100 cm. It is shallow for 200 m, sandy bottom. A few spots in the bay (where the creek reaches the sea) are good for surfing. Mostly kayaks go there for playing. No jet-skis or other motor things (all forbidden except safety boat). As there is only one surf school in Gokova there is always to much space for kitesurfers. 2 different areas for beginners and professionals.
Season is April to October. Average temperature is during day time 28°C. Water is 24°C after June till October. No wetsuits. Weather is very hot the last two weeks of July and first 2 weeks of August (35-40°C). But nights are always cool.
- May - June - July - August - September - October
Wind Type:
- Thermal Winds
Best Direction:
- WNW - NW
Main Direction:
- W - WNW - NW - NNW
More than 150 days guaranteed onshore wind during season which starts at 11 am and usually slows down after 5 pm. It blows mostly 4-5 Bft. Just a few days (10 maybe) it blows offshore and these days it is impossible to surf because of rapidly changing wind direction. 6 months everyday: 9-12 with 12-17 knots, 12-15 with 15-25 knots and 15-17 with 12-17 knots. Onshore to sideonshore winds.
The beach is managed by the center. You can use all facilities and services or just surf on your own without paying any fee, but you need to have an IKO license. If you don't have an IKO license you can get it from the IKO instructors at the school.
Akyaka is famous with its wild nature and it is under protection of Special Environmental Protection Project by government. There are a few bars by the seaside in Akyaka and some local restaurants by the creek but life is not so much exciting for party fans. Try Marmaris at night (28 km).
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