Lourdas

Kefalonia · Eastern Mediterranean · Greece

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A sandy beach on the south coast of Kefalonia, between Argostoli and Poros, open to south-west swells. Lefts and rights; it needs a decent swell to start.

Level
Intermediate
Break
Beach break, sand
Waves
Lefts and rights
Crowd
Quiet
Season
winter, spring
Boards
A shortboard or a fish.

When it works

✓ A 1.5–2.5 m south-west swell with a north-north-east wind.

When it doesn't

✕ Small swell and south wind.

Watch out for

  • rips

Best months

November, December, January, February, March, April

Local tips

It needs more swell than most spots in Greece; wait for a strong Ionian low.

Getting there

On the road between Argostoli and Poros; follow the sign for Lourdas beach.

Travel notes

How often it works
Inconsistent; best in winter and spring, with a mix of groundswell and wind swell.
Crowd and vibe
Usually empty.
Camping and vans
We found no campsite within 10 km.
Facilities
Tavernas and rooms above the beach, mostly open in summer.
Water quality
The EU bathing site at Lourdata was rated excellent from 2023 to 2025.

Ideal conditions

Swell
SSW–WSW best, S–W works
Size
1.5–2.5 m offshore swell; starts at 1 m, holds to 3.5 m
Period
6 s minimum, best from 9 s
Wind
Offshore N–ENE; handles onshore up to 12 km/h
Tide
low, mid, high best
Faces
SW (215°)

Live cam

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

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