Loutsa

Preveza · Eastern Mediterranean · Greece

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A long sandy beach on the Ionian coast north of Preveza, running north from Lygia. Peaks shift along the beach, with lefts and rights over sand, so you can pick the best bank. It catches both local wind swell and longer Ionian swell.

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

When it works

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

When it doesn't

✕ Strong south-west or west wind blowing straight in, and calm summer days.

Watch out for

  • rips

Best months

October, November, December, January, February, March, April

Local tips

Drive along the beach and choose the peak that looks best. Lygia and its reefs just south work on the same swells.

Getting there

North of Preveza on the coast road towards Parga, just north of Lygia; park along the beach.

Travel notes

How often it works
One of the more consistent beaches in mainland Greece: wannasurf counts around 150 days a year, mostly small, with the best days in winter.
Crowd and vibe
Usually empty.
Camping and vans
The Lygia campsites, Acrogiali and Corali, are about 4 km south. Nearest campsite about 4 km away.
Facilities
Tavernas and rooms along the coast road; everything in Preveza.
Water quality
The EU bathing site at Loutsa – Mylos – Fleva was rated excellent from 2023 to 2025.

Ideal conditions

Swell
SSW–W best, S–WNW works
Size
1–2 m offshore swell; starts at 0.6 m, holds to 3.5 m
Period
5 s minimum, best from 8 s
Wind
Offshore NNE–E; handles onshore up to 12 km/h
Tide
low, mid, high best
Faces
SW (230°)

Live cam

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

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