Kilyos wind & wave forecast
Compare wave and wind sports on Istanbul’s Black Sea coast. A suitable surf score does not imply suitable swimming conditions.
Location and spot guide ↓Overview: the score below belongs to the highest-scoring water sport right now. Select your own sport above to plan.
- Wind
- 6 kn
- Gust
- 14 kn
- Wave
- 1.2 m · 6s
- Water / Air
- 18 / 15 °C
Why this score?
- Wind · 6.2 knWithin suitable range
- Wave · 1.2 mWithin suitable range
- Wind directionDirection relative to shore reduces the score
Conditions score from 0–100: 70+ suitable, 45–69 limited, below 45 unsuitable. Based on an hourly model forecast, not an on-site measurement.
Open-Meteo · Hourly model forecast · Spot local time · Europe/Istanbul · Oct 30, 14:00
Select an hour to inspect conditions. Spot local time · Europe/Istanbul.
Fri, Oct 30 · 18:00 · Suitable · 85/100
Wind: 5.7 kn · Wave: 1.1 m · Water: 17.6 °C
Wind directionFrom north (N) · 344°Why this score?
- Wind · 5.7 knWithin suitable range
- Wave · 1.1 mWithin suitable range
- Wind directionDirection relative to shore reduces the score
Conditions score from 0–100: 70+ suitable, 45–69 limited, below 45 unsuitable. Based on an hourly model forecast, not an on-site measurement.
A regional reference for the Kilyos (Kumköy) coast north of Sarıyer, not the entrance to every beach facility.
41.250°N 29.035°E · Coast faces: north (N)
Kilyos · spot guide
Why choose this spot?
Kilyos is a Black Sea option to compare when looking for surfing or kiteboarding near Istanbul. Distinguish the beaches around Kumköy from operators in separate neighbouring bays.
How to read the conditions
A favourable wave score for surfing does not imply suitability for swimming. The wind and wave forecast does not evaluate rip currents or beach flags; read the hours for your own sport.
Getting there and meeting up
Kilyos is not a single beach entrance. Identify the school or beach you will use and confirm access and the day’s activities with the operator.
Which coastline does this cover?
This page is a regional reference for Kumköy/Kilyos. One point cannot establish shelter or local beach conditions in the neighbouring coves.
The map marker is a forecast reference, not a confirmed beach entrance or parking location. The model may not resolve local differences within the coast.
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Browse all schools and businesses →| Hour | Wind | Wave | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6 kn N | 1.1 m | 85 | Suitable |
| Tomorrow | 4 kn NE | 0.7 m | 75 | Suitable |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 7 kn E | 1.2 m | 89 | Suitable |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 1 kn S | 1.1 m | 100 | Suitable |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 3 kn E | 1.0 m | 96 | Suitable |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 4 kn W | 2.5 m | 100 | Suitable |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 7 kn N | 1.6 m | 69 | Limited |
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- Is the wind information for Kilyos a live measurement?
- The values are hourly Open-Meteo model forecasts. The update time shows when data was fetched. Assess wind speed, its source direction and gusts together.
- Which sports can I compare at Kilyos?
- Compare forecasts for Surf, Kitesurf, SUP, Kayaking, Open-Water Swim. Select your sport to inspect conditions by day and hour; the overview score belongs to the highest-scoring sport for the displayed hour only.
- Which area does the Kilyos forecast cover?
- This page is a regional reference for Kumköy/Kilyos. One point cannot establish shelter or local beach conditions in the neighbouring coves.