Crete / Elafonisi, Greece
Crete / Elafonisi, Greece is a Shallow, Flat, 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 ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW and NNW .
There is Food available on the spot.
Safety first! There is Rescue/Lifeguards on the spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Crete / Elafonisi, Greece is a Shallow, Flat, 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 ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW and NNW .
There is Food available on the spot.
Safety first! There is Rescue/Lifeguards on the spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
From Chania west on E65 to Kastelli, then south to Kambos and further to Ayios Pandeleimon. From here about 4 km further south to Elafonisi.
Nearest Airports
Distance
750km from spot
620km from spot
390km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
From Chania west on E65 to Kastelli, then south to Kambos and further to Ayios Pandeleimon. From here about 4 km further south to Elafonisi.
Nearest Airports
Distance
750km from spot
620km from spot
390km from spot
Best Schools in Western Greece
#1: Kite Club Corfu
4.7/5 (79)
#2: Kitesurf Adventure Greece
4/5 (2)
Riding Conditions in Crete / Elafonisi, Greece
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Summer 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.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW and NNW .
There is Frontal wind at Crete / Elafonisi, Greece.
This beach works with many directions.
Wind usually blows from E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW and NNW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Crete / Elafonisi, Greece are April, May, June, July, August, September and October .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Summer 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.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW and NNW .
There is Frontal wind at Crete / Elafonisi, Greece.
This beach works with many directions.
Wind usually blows from E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW and NNW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Crete / Elafonisi, Greece are April, May, June, July, August, September and October .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Crete / Elafonisi, Greece is a Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small waves, Medium waves and Big waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Tidal size.
Sandy beach and spit. Just look out for tourists, but there is enough space to go away from the crowds.
Flat to choppy water. Can be very flat behind spits and sand bars. Lots of shallow water. Beautiful clear and blue water.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Crete / Elafonisi, Greece is a Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small waves, Medium waves and Big waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Tidal size.
Sandy beach and spit. Just look out for tourists, but there is enough space to go away from the crowds.
Flat to choppy water. Can be very flat behind spits and sand bars. Lots of shallow water. Beautiful clear and blue water.
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in May, June, July, August, September and October .
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Swimmers and Rocks
.
Beach risk reported:
Rocks
.
There are riding zones on the spot, be sure you respect them.
Need to know
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in May, June, July, August, September and October .
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Swimmers and Rocks
.
Beach risk reported:
Rocks
.
There are riding zones on the spot, be sure you respect them.
Best Schools in Western Greece
#1: Kite Club Corfu
4.7/5 (79)
#2: Kitesurf Adventure Greece
4/5 (2)
Additional information
A parking is available at Crete / Elafonisi, Greece.
The spot has Showers and Toilets facilities.
There is Food available on the spot
Webcams around Crete / Elafonisi, Greece
Webcams around Crete / Elafonisi, Greece
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
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Wind and Temperature over the past years
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More about Kitesurfing in Western Greece
More about Western Greece
Wind stats in Western Greece...
| Month | % of Windy Days (more than 15kts) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 23 |
| Feb | 28 |
| Mar | 26 |
| Apr | 28 |
| May | 30 |
| Jun | 26 |
| Jul | 41 |
| Aug | 38 |
| Sep | 28 |
| Oct | 18 |
| Nov | 15 |
| Dec | 21 |
% of Windy Days (more than 15kts)
Additional information
There are 2 kitesurf schools and 51 kitesurf spots in Western Greece.
Best months: May June July August September October
Best months: May June July August September October
Accomodation around the spot
Crete / Elafonisi, Greece
