Crete / Falassarna, Greece
Crete / Falassarna, Greece is a Chop, Small waves, Medium waves and Big waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SW .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Crete / Falassarna, Greece !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Crete / Falassarna, Greece is a Chop, Small waves, Medium waves and Big waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SW .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Crete / Falassarna, Greece !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
It is about 60km from Chania and it takes about 45min to get there.
Nearest Airports
Distance
190km from spot
65km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
It is about 60km from Chania and it takes about 45min to get there.
Nearest Airports
Distance
190km from spot
65km from spot
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Riding Conditions in Crete / Falassarna, Greece
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Summer (May to October) is the best time to go, water 24°C, air 30°C. A lycra for sun protection is recommended. Spring/autumn you need a wetsuit. In wintertime a long wetsuit. From November to April a 3 or 5mm wetsuit is fine.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SW .
Falassarna has wind usually only in winter and spring with South or Southwest winds. The South winds are quite gusty but usually ridable. The wind frequency is low, 4-5 time every month during winter and the wind speed is from 4-7 Bft. During summer time it is full of tourists and the preveling North wind is extremely gusty (it comes through the mountains, offshore) so the main beach of Falassarna cannot be used for kiteboarding. But there is a small bay near the port of Falassarna where the wind is not so gusty and it is kiteboardable.
Wind usually blows from N, S, SSW and SW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Crete / Falassarna, Greece are January, February, March, April, May and December .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Summer (May to October) is the best time to go, water 24°C, air 30°C. A lycra for sun protection is recommended. Spring/autumn you need a wetsuit. In wintertime a long wetsuit. From November to April a 3 or 5mm wetsuit is fine.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SW .
Falassarna has wind usually only in winter and spring with South or Southwest winds. The South winds are quite gusty but usually ridable. The wind frequency is low, 4-5 time every month during winter and the wind speed is from 4-7 Bft. During summer time it is full of tourists and the preveling North wind is extremely gusty (it comes through the mountains, offshore) so the main beach of Falassarna cannot be used for kiteboarding. But there is a small bay near the port of Falassarna where the wind is not so gusty and it is kiteboardable.
Wind usually blows from N, S, SSW and SW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Crete / Falassarna, Greece are January, February, March, April, May and December .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Crete / Falassarna, Greece is a Chop, Small waves, Medium waves and Big waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
The sandy beach is very long (2km) and wide (>100m). In August the beach is packed with tourists and beach umbrellas.
This beach is ridable mostly during winter and spring. Generally it is not a windy place but when the Southwest wind is there it is perfect for wave riding. The water for the South (sideshore) or Southwest (sideonshore) winds that we usually have in winter and spring is from choppy to very big waves (>3m) depending on the wind direction and speed. The waves don't break progressively and there is a large shore break area. Few rocks in the water close to the beach.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Crete / Falassarna, Greece is a Chop, Small waves, Medium waves and Big waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
The sandy beach is very long (2km) and wide (>100m). In August the beach is packed with tourists and beach umbrellas.
This beach is ridable mostly during winter and spring. Generally it is not a windy place but when the Southwest wind is there it is perfect for wave riding. The water for the South (sideshore) or Southwest (sideonshore) winds that we usually have in winter and spring is from choppy to very big waves (>3m) depending on the wind direction and speed. The waves don't break progressively and there is a large shore break area. Few rocks in the water close to the beach.
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in July and August .
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Rocks
.
Beach risk reported:
Rocks
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Please respect local rules when you are on the spot. Talk to a local before you go on water.
Need to know
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in July and August .
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Rocks
.
Beach risk reported:
Rocks
.
Please respect local rules when you are on the spot. Talk to a local before you go on water.
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Additional information
A parking is available at Crete / Falassarna, Greece.
During summer launch your kites next to the harbor, since the beach will be too packed and the wind blows offshore.
Webcams around Crete / Falassarna, Greece
Webcams around Crete / Falassarna, Greece
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More about Kitesurfing in Crete
More about Crete
Wind stats in Crete...
| Month | % of Windy Days (more than 15kts) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 46 |
| Feb | 47 |
| Mar | 43 |
| Apr | 41 |
| May | 36 |
| Jun | 43 |
| Jul | 64 |
| Aug | 63 |
| Sep | 45 |
| Oct | 41 |
| Nov | 36 |
| Dec | 42 |
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Additional information
There are 3 kitesurf schools and 8 kitesurf spots in Crete.
Best months: May June July August September October
Best months: May June July August September October
Accomodation around the spot
Crete / Falassarna, Greece
