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Gokova is a kiteboarding spot near Dalaman in Turkey, with open ocean conditions and prevailing NW wind, best ridden in May, June, July, August, September, October.
| Country | Turkey |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Dalaman |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | NW |
| Wind type | Thermal |
| Best months | May, June, July, August, September, October |
| Coordinates | 37.0410, 28.3290 |
About Gokova
The sea is shallow for 250m and the bottom is purely sand. For the first 50m the water is completely free of waves and calm. Small waves occur after 50m depending on the wind's power. A few spots in the bay (where the creek reaches the sea) are good for surfing. Mostly kayaks go there for playing. No jet-skis or other motor things (all forbidden except safety boat). 2 different areas for beginners and professionals.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Gokova?
The best time to kite Gokova is May, June, July, August, September, October, when the NW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Gokova offers open ocean conditions with NW wind (Thermal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Gokova?
The beach is 45 minutes from Dalaman Airport, 1 hour from Bodrum-Milas Airport, 1.5 hours from Bodrum, 20 minutes from Marmaris (only 3 YTL by bus to kitebeach) and 3.5 hours from Antalya Airport. From Dalaman Airport, you can use taxi, airport shuttle or other tourism agencies shuttles to come to Akyaka Town very quickly and comfortably.
Hazards at Gokova
Swimmers.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.