Mesakti

Ikaria · Eastern Mediterranean · Greece

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A sandy beach near Armenistis on the north coast of Ikaria, in the eastern Aegean. A consistent beach in summer, when the meltemi blows down the Aegean and builds swell from the north.

Level
Beginners
Break
Beach break, sand
Waves
Lefts and rights
Crowd
Busy
Season
summer, autumn
Boards
A fish, a mid-length or a shortboard.

When it works

✓ A 1–2 m north to north-north-west swell with a south-south-east wind or a lull in the meltemi.

When it doesn't

✕ No north wind; strong onshore meltemi at its peak.

Watch out for

  • rips

Best months

June, July, August, September, October

Local tips

Evdilos is the closest ferry port, about 15 km east of the beach.

Getting there

Ferry from Piraeus (about 8 hours) to Evdilos, then drive west towards Armenistis.

Travel notes

How often it works
Fairly consistent in summer, when the meltemi blows; flat in calm weather.
Crowd and vibe
Crowded in summer.
Camping and vans
Ikaria Camping is about 4 km away. Nearest campsite about 4.3 km away.
Facilities
Beach bars and tavernas at Mesakti and Armenistis.
Water quality
The EU bathing sites at Mesakti and Armenistis were rated excellent from 2023 to 2025.

Ideal conditions

Swell
NNW–NNE best, WNW–NE works
Size
0.9–2 m offshore swell; starts at 0.6 m, holds to 2.8 m
Period
5 s minimum, best from 7 s
Wind
Offshore SE–SSW; handles onshore up to 20 km/h
Tide
low, mid, high best
Faces
N (355°)

Live cam

No cam at this spot yet: the forecast and the guide are on the map.

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