Alaçatı Bay, home of the windsurfing World Cup slalom course

Windsurfers off the Alaçatı shore, Çeşme

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A shallow, U-shaped bay on the Çeşme peninsula where the summer meltemi blows side-shore over mirror-flat water. Alaçatı has hosted the windsurfing World Cup and now carries one of the busiest shorelines in the Aegean.

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Everything you need to know about Alaçatı

Live conditions

Why riders love it

What brings people here, from the people who manage it and the people who ride it.

The northerly meltemi usually blows from the end of May to October, most constant in July and August and strongest in the late afternoon. Hills on either side add up to 6 knots through a jet effect.
The water is shallow and smooth, with a standing area about 500 m wide. Water reaches about 20°C in June and over 25°C in July and August.
From October to April the southerly Lodos brings 15–25 knots and some swell.

Sources: surf Magazin

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Access and rules

Local governments and environmental agencies set the terms. The chapter works with them, not around them.

Windsurfers and wingfoilers use the west side of the bay; kitesurfers use the south-eastern end, keeping the two groups apart.
Pırlanta beach near Çeşme is officially reserved for kiters. surf Magazin reports enforcement is relaxed, and that wingers there have been asked to leave.

Sources: surf Magazin

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Ecology and habitat

Protected lagoons, wetlands and the species that depend on them. Stewardship days keep launches clean inside the protected zones.

The former fishing harbour has been rebuilt as a lagoon-style resort town, and nearly every metre of beach is now a surf school, hotel or restaurant.
Buildings on the shore cast wind shadows, and there is shipping traffic in the fairway.

Sources: surf Magazin

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Good to know

Location, facilities and history.

Alaçatı Bay is a U-shaped bay on the Çeşme peninsula in İzmir province, about 3 km south of Alaçatı town.
Çeşme is about 30 minutes away by dolmuş, and İzmir is the nearest airport.
July and August are the most reliable months and also the most crowded. Locals rate June to September as best.
A shorty or 3/2 wetsuit is enough in summer. Watch for shallows and seaweed.

Sources: surf Magazin; surf Magazin; Turkey Travel Planner

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Schools that teach on this water

Alaçatı Surf Paradise Club (ASPC)MYGA Surf CitySun Surf Alaçatı

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The summer meltemi blows consistently 15+ knots often topping 20 in the afternoon.

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Alaçatı

ASPC, the bay's largest centre, is 30 years old and still growing.

Source: surf Magazin

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Alaçatı

A sheltered, shallow bay with a standing area for learners. Flat turquoise water.

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Why Alaçatı needs a chapter

Europe

From late May the meltemi blows down the Aegean and across Alaçatı Bay, picking up speed between the hills on either side. The bay is shallow and smooth, with room to stand far from shore, which makes it one of the best places in Europe to learn and to go fast.

9riders call this home

3local schools teach on this water

Kite, Wingdisciplines riding here

Alaçatı chapter, World Wind Sports

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The shore has changed fast. Almost every metre of beach now belongs to a surf centre, hotel or restaurant, luxury developments keep arriving, and windsurfers, wingers and kiters are separated into zones that are enforced loosely. Access depends on arrangements that can shift with each new project.

9riders call this home

3local schools teach on this water

Kite, Wingdisciplines riding here

Alaçatı chapter, World Wind Sports

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Europe

A chapter gives the riders who use the bay, local and visiting, a seat beside the centres and the municipality: a voice on zoning, launch space and development, so the bay keeps working for riders and not only for real estate.

9riders call this home

3local schools teach on this water

Kite, Wingdisciplines riding here

Alaçatı chapter, World Wind Sports

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The riders, schools and crew of Alaçatı

Riders from Alaçatı, Alacati, Çeşme, Cesme, Izmir, İzmir, Urla and the schools that teach them.

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AAlaçatı Surf Paradise Club (ASPC)Local school teaching on this waterMMYGA Surf CityLocal school teaching on this waterSSun Surf AlaçatıLocal school teaching on this waterWWSThe chapterHolds the line on access: one standing voice with whoever manages the launch.WWSThe chapterRuns stewardship days, so the people who manage the beach see riders as an asset.WWSThe chapterRuns sponsored certification weekends, so riders are trained and self-policing.AAlaçatı Surf Paradise Club (ASPC)Local school teaching on this waterMMYGA Surf CityLocal school teaching on this waterSSun Surf AlaçatıLocal school teaching on this waterWWSThe chapterHolds the line on access: one standing voice with whoever manages the launch.WWSThe chapterRuns stewardship days, so the people who manage the beach see riders as an asset.WWSThe chapterRuns sponsored certification weekends, so riders are trained and self-policing.

Emre TiryakiLevel 3N, İzmir

Mert ŞenirmakLevel 3K, Izmir

Deniz Ongur Do.123456Level 4Q, Izmir

Olha AfanasievaLevel 4Q, Izmir

Bilgihan Büyüktaş BüyüktasLevel 2H, Izmir

Muhammed Yusuf KalebaşıLevel 2I, Izmir

Volkan TurkmenLevel 4O, Izmir

Kadir YagmurogluCertified rider, İzmir

Oguzhan BenturkCertified rider, İzmir

Emre TiryakiLevel 3N, İzmir

Mert ŞenirmakLevel 3K, Izmir

Deniz Ongur Do.123456Level 4Q, Izmir

Olha AfanasievaLevel 4Q, Izmir

Bilgihan Büyüktaş BüyüktasLevel 2H, Izmir

Muhammed Yusuf KalebaşıLevel 2I, Izmir

Volkan TurkmenLevel 4O, Izmir

Kadir YagmurogluCertified rider, İzmir

Oguzhan BenturkCertified rider, İzmir

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