KiteGlobeDatca
Datca is a kiteboarding spot near Izmir in Turkey, with open ocean conditions and prevailing S, W wind, best ridden in June, July, August, September.
| Country | Turkey |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Izmir |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | S, W |
| Wind type | Thermal |
| Best months | June, July, August, September |
| Coordinates | 36.7634, 27.7546 |
About Datca
Flat to choppy water. Only during winter with South winds some waves possible.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Datca?
The best time to kite Datca is June, July, August, September, when the S, W wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Datca offers open ocean conditions with S, W wind (Thermal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Datca?
From Izmir south on O-31 until the highway ends. Here get on 550 towards Antalya. Once signed, follow the 400 towards Marmaris, then further on 440 west towards Datca. See the water and big bay to the left some km before Datca.
Hazards at Datca
Bridge.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.