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Banana Water Sports

3.8 — based on 17 community signals
4.3 12 species 33 contributors

Banana Water Sports offers year-round surfing in Greece with active community footage and species data.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
Difficulty
Beginner
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Activity
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Difficulty
beginner

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Conditions today

Conditions

Open-Meteo
Wind
1.8 kn
Wave
0.16 m
Water
24.4°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: N (26%)
Now: NNE (13°)
Tide (7 days)
range: 0.32m

Next: High at 05:00 (-0.39m)

+-0.3 m-0.7 m
▲ 05:00 · -0.39m ▼ 12:00 · -0.45m ▼ 17:00 · -0.46m ▼ 21:00 · -0.49m
Sat 19Sun 20Mon 21Tue 22Wed 23Thu 24Fri 25
UV5.75 · mod Air PM2.56 · good 07:11 19:29
Day Wind Wave UV Rain
09-19 5.6 0.2 6 0mm
09-20 7.4 0.3 4 0mm
09-21 4.7 0.24 6 0mm
09-22 15.8 0.84 2 5mm
09-23 10.3 1.02 6 0mm
09-24 5.4 0.3 6 0mm
09-25 7.2 0.24 6 0mm

About this spot

Banana Water Sports is a surf destination on Greece's coast with appeal for surfers looking to escape the typical Mediterranean season. The spot maintains activity throughout the year, making it accessible to visiting surfers across all seasons. The location sits outside marine protected areas, giving it a different management context than some nearby zones. The site has built a modest but engaged community, with three videos documenting conditions and sessions. This user-generated content offers real-world insights into what to expect during your visit. The spot also has 12 recorded species observations, suggesting diverse marine life in the area. Access and exact difficulty ratings for the break remain unclear, so local knowledge from the community or recent video reviews is your best resource before booking a trip. Water conditions, swell directions, and seasonal patterns are best confirmed through current community intel or by reaching out to local operators familiar with the break.

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Trip essentials

Everything you need before you pack — checklist, sun, logistics.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 🏄 Surfboard or rental confirmation
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type C/F · 230V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 47%
  • GPS
Sustainability disclosures
🌍 CO2 footprint LHR ↔ 2297km · ~528kg · €10

From your departure country

United States
Origin score: 72/100
  • Visa: Visa-free · 90 days max
  • Flight: 7h · direct
  • Jet-lag: 7h east · 5 days recovery

FAQ

What's the best time to visit Banana Water Sports?

The spot works year-round, so timing depends more on your schedule than seasonal closures. Check recent community videos to see what conditions look like during your planned travel dates.

What's the difficulty level at this break?

Difficulty ratings aren't documented for Banana Water Sports. The three community videos available may show current conditions and skill levels—worth reviewing before your trip.

What marine life should I expect?

Twelve species observations are on record for the area, indicating diverse marine activity. Check local community reports or videos for specifics on what's been spotted recently.

Are there permits or access restrictions?

Banana Water Sports is not within a marine protected area, so standard access applies. Confirm current local rules and any land-based requirements with nearby operators before arriving.

Recently spotted by divers

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Verified marine species observations

63 records · 50 species · sources: OBIS, GBIF

Lindholmiola lens

Gastropoda · Helicodontidae
GBIF
Last seen:
17 Apr 2026
×1records

Aequorea forskalea

Hydrozoa · Aequoreidae
GBIF
Last seen:
7 Apr 2026
×2records

Pomatias elegans

Gastropoda · Pomatiidae
GBIF
Last seen:
6 Apr 2026
×2records

Cerithium scabridum

Gastropoda · Cerithiidae
GBIF
Last seen:
25 Mar 2026
×2records

Pseudomangelia vauquelini

Gastropoda · Mangeliidae
GBIF
Last seen:
25 Mar 2026
×2records

Rissoina bruguieri

Gastropoda · Rissoinidae
GBIF
Last seen:
25 Mar 2026
×1records

Arca noae

Bivalvia · Arcidae
GBIF
Last seen:
25 Mar 2026
×1records

Muricopsis cristata

Gastropoda · Muricidae
GBIF
Last seen:
25 Mar 2026
×1records

Alvania lactea

Gastropoda · Rissoidae
GBIF
Last seen:
25 Mar 2026
×1records

Pinctada radiata

Bivalvia · Margaritidae
GBIF
Last seen:
25 Mar 2026
×1records

Bulla striata

Gastropoda · Bullidae
GBIF
Last seen:
25 Mar 2026
×1records

Striarca lactea

Bivalvia · Noetiidae
GBIF
Last seen:
25 Mar 2026
×1records

Data: 187,991 observations from OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) and GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Water Jet Pack fun at banana water sports.Vasilkos Zakynthos.

Dennis Stamiris
💬 2 top comments
  • Hello, impressive film! have a great evening :-)

    @RYTISJAS · 👍 0
  • How much does Water Jet Pack fun cost?

    @wojciechp7236 · 👍 0

SUBWING RIDE at banana water sports basiliko zakynthos

Dennis Stamiris
💬 2 top comments
  • Έξυπνο.!

    @ktinozzz · 👍 0
  • beautifully! 

    @clearprop4280 · 👍 0

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Local knowledge

OpenStreetMap Notes
  • "Forwarding anonymous report from #mapycom user, please verify: There's a gate, path is not passable - private property."

    Pan Perníček · 2025-06-04
  • "Forwarding anonymous report from #Mapy.cz user, please verify: "This path is totally destroyed after flood". https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/1175048200"

    Tajtrdlik · 2023-12-22
  • "Forwarding anonymous report from #Mapycz user, please verify: There's Fulvia’s Beach."

    Pan Perníček · 2023-11-14
  • "Forwarding anonymous report from #Mapycz user, please verify: There's Phedrock Bar."

    Pan Perníček · 2023-11-14

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