Surf spot

Skiathos - Small King

Forecast conditions and map view for Skiathos - Small King in Greece, Aegean Sea. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Greece, Aegean Sea
Coordinates: 39.1548, 23.4709

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.2	0.2	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.4	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.1	0.1	0.2	0.2	0.3	0.2	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.1	0.1	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.1	0.1	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.3	0.2
Wave direction	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	E	E	E	ENE	ENE	ENE	NE	NW	NE	NE	N	N	NE	NE	NW	NNW	NNW	NW	N	N	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	ENE	ENE	E	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE
Wave period (s)	3.6	3.5	3.3	3.1	3	3	2.9	2.9	2.9	2.9	3.3	4.2	3.8	3.8	3.5	2.9	3.3	3.3	2.6	3.3	3.3	3.2	2.8	2.9	3.1	2.9	2.9	2.8	2.9	3	3.3	3.4	3.3	3.4	3.2	3	2.9	3.2	3.2	3.3	3.3	3.3	3.1	3.1	3.1	3.5	3.4	3.1	3.3	3	3	3	3.1	3.3	2.9	3.1
Wave energy (kJ)	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	1	3	2	1	1	0	0	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	1	1	1	0	0	1	1	1	1	1	1	0	0	1	1	1	1	1	0	0	1	1	1	2	1
Wind speed (km/h)	3.6	5.1	3.1	4.8	11.6	14.2	12.7	11.9	16	16.5	22	26	33.4	30.3	14.9	13	9.4	12.3	10.8	17.2	20.7	15.1	17.7	10.5	4.2	10.1	12	18.7	18.6	17.7	14	9.5	12.9	20.9	24.5	24.5	25.9	25.3	16.7	11.6	10.9	16.9	9.5	7.3	11.7	17.6	15.5	4.3	5.4	7.2	4	5.3	5.9	14.8	12.2	7.6
Wind direction	SEGlassy	EOnshore	ESEGlassy	SEGlassy	ESECross-on	EOnshore	SECross-on	NECross-on	NCross	NNWCross	NNWCross	NNWCross	NCross	NCross-on	EOnshore	ESECross-on	EOnshore	ENEOnshore	ENEOnshore	NCross-on	NCross	EOnshore	EOnshore	ESECross-on	ESEGlassy	EOnshore	ENEOnshore	ENEOnshore	ENEOnshore	ENEOnshore	ENEOnshore	NNECross-on	NNECross-on	ENEOnshore	NEOnshore	NEOnshore	NEOnshore	NEOnshore	NNECross-on	NCross-on	NCross-on	NNECross-on	NNECross-on	NNECross-on	NECross-on	NEOnshore	ENEOnshore	EGlassy	SWOffshore	WOffshore	NNEGlassy	WNWCross-off	NEOnshore	EOnshore	ESECross-on	SSECross

Skiathos – Small King is a surf spot on the island of Skiathos in the Aegean Sea, Greece, known for small-to-moderate wave conditions rather than heavy surf. It’s generally best when Mediterranean or Aegean storm systems bring in enough swell, and it can be a fun option for longboarding, beginners in smaller surf, or surfers looking for a mellow session.

What to expect

Wave size: Usually on the smaller side; can improve with stronger wind/swell events.
Wave quality: More dependent on the right conditions, so it can be inconsistent.
Wind sensitivity: Like many Greek island spots, it can be affected quickly by local winds; cleaner conditions often come with lighter offshore or cross-offshore flow.
Beach type: Likely a coastal beachbreak / nearshore surf zone rather than a heavy reef or point setup.
Crowds: Can vary with season, but Skiathos is a popular island, so expect more people in peak summer periods.

Best time to surf

Autumn to winter often offers the best chance of swell in the Aegean.
Spring can also produce surfable days.
Summer is usually smaller and less reliable, though local winds may create rideable conditions for smaller boards or wind-powered sessions.

Good for

Beginners in moderate surf
Longboards and funboards
Casual sessions when the island gets a bump in swell
Surfers combining a trip with Skiathos’ beaches and scenic coastline