Potima Point

Kissonerga · Eastern Mediterranean · Cyprus

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A right over boulders north of Paphos, among the best right-handers on Cyprus. It pushes a lot of water, with up to three peaks on a good swell and a heavy shorebreak.

Level
Advanced
Break
Point break, cobbles
Waves
Rights
Crowd
Quiet
Season
winter
Boards
A shortboard.

When it works

✓ A 1–2.5 m west-south-west swell with an east-north-east wind.

When it doesn't

✕ Small swell and west wind.

Watch out for

  • rocks
  • shorebreak

Best months

November, December, January, February, March

Local tips

Respect the locals if they are out: do not drop in, and take your rubbish home. Booties for the urchins.

Getting there

North of Paphos towards Kissonerga, below the coast road near the Potima beach bus stops.

Travel notes

How often it works
Does not work very often; it needs a good winter storm swell.
Crowd and vibe
You will most likely surf alone.
Camping and vans
Trip Yard camping Paphos is about 10 km away. Nearest campsite about 9.9 km away.
Facilities
Hotels and shops along the coast road; Coral Bay is close.
Water quality
The nearest EU bathing sites, about 2 km away at Coral Bay, were rated excellent from 2023 to 2025.

Ideal conditions

Swell
SW–W best, SSW–WNW works
Size
1.2–2.5 m offshore swell; starts at 1 m, holds to 3.5 m
Period
6 s minimum, best from 9 s
Wind
Offshore NNE–E; handles onshore up to 12 km/h
Tide
low, mid, high best
Faces
WSW (240°)

Live cam

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

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