Gokceada / Eshelek, Turkey is a Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
N, NNE, NE, NW and NNW
.
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
There is
Food
available on the spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy
Nightlife
close to Gokceada / Eshelek, Turkey !
Safety first! There is
Rescue/Lifeguards
on the spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about.
Please refer to the
Riding Conditions section
below.
Gokceada / Eshelek, Turkey is a Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
N, NNE, NE, NW and NNW
.
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
There is
Food
available on the spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy
Nightlife
close to Gokceada / Eshelek, Turkey !
Safety first! There is
Rescue/Lifeguards
on the spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about.
Please refer to the
Riding Conditions section
below.
How to get there
You have to fly into Istanbul. Then with a bus to Canakkale. Take the ferry, which goes twice a day to Gokceada. When you arrive you must go to Eshelek. This is a village 10 miles from the port of Gokceada. The beach is 1 km near by Eshelek.
You have to fly into Istanbul. Then with a bus to Canakkale. Take the ferry, which goes twice a day to Gokceada. When you arrive you must go to Eshelek. This is a village 10 miles from the port of Gokceada. The beach is 1 km near by Eshelek.
Hot. In the summer 40°C even more and in the water 25°C. No wetsuit needed. You can surf all year, winter cold.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
N, NNE, NE, NW and NNW
.
There is
Frontal wind
at Gokceada / Eshelek, Turkey.
Good in any northerly. According to the legend the name of Imbros comes from ancient Greek and means 'Windy Island'. Because of this it is also a suitable place for windsurfers and kitesurfers.
Wind
usually
blows
from N, NNE and NE
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Gokceada / Eshelek, Turkey are
May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December
.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Hot. In the summer 40°C even more and in the water 25°C. No wetsuit needed. You can surf all year, winter cold.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
N, NNE, NE, NW and NNW
.
There is
Frontal wind
at Gokceada / Eshelek, Turkey.
Good in any northerly. According to the legend the name of Imbros comes from ancient Greek and means 'Windy Island'. Because of this it is also a suitable place for windsurfers and kitesurfers.
Wind
usually
blows
from N, NNE and NE
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Gokceada / Eshelek, Turkey are
May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December
.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Gokceada / Eshelek, Turkey is a
Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Medium size.
The beach is nice and there is soft sand. There is a dune where you can put gear not in use. The shelf is good and there is no rocks or threes. There is enough space for landing or safety launch.
There are 2 spots/bays near Eselek, a wave spot (1-1.5 m chops) on the left side and a flat water spot (good for lessons, strong offshore wind) to the right side of the village.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Gokceada / Eshelek, Turkey is a
Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Medium size.
The beach is nice and there is soft sand. There is a dune where you can put gear not in use. The shelf is good and there is no rocks or threes. There is enough space for landing or safety launch.
There are 2 spots/bays near Eselek, a wave spot (1-1.5 m chops) on the left side and a flat water spot (good for lessons, strong offshore wind) to the right side of the village.
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in
June, July and August
.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Swimmers
.
Beach risk reported:
None
.
The is
no particular rules
reported
, but as a best practice,
talk to a local before you go on water.
Need to know
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in
June, July and August
.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Swimmers
.
Beach risk reported:
None
.
The is
no particular rules
reported
, but as a best practice,
talk to a local before you go on water.