Crete / Ierapetra, Greece
Crete / Ierapetra, Greece is a Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
There is Food available on the spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Crete / Ierapetra, Greece is a Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
There is Food available 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 Heraclion east on E75 and 90. Then follow signs to Ierapetra.
Nearest Airports
Distance
945km from spot
805km from spot
470km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
From Heraclion east on E75 and 90. Then follow signs to Ierapetra.
Nearest Airports
Distance
945km from spot
805km from spot
470km 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 / Ierapetra, 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.
There is Thermal wind at Crete / Ierapetra, Greece.
Thermal wind blowing mainly offshore.
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.
There is Thermal wind at Crete / Ierapetra, Greece.
Thermal wind blowing mainly offshore.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Crete / Ierapetra, Greece is a Chop and Small waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Long beach with some rocks. Buildings and promenade just behind it.
Chop to small waves.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Crete / Ierapetra, Greece is a Chop and Small waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Long beach with some rocks. Buildings and promenade just behind it.
Chop to small waves.
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in June, July and August .
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Swimmers, Wavebreakers and Mole
.
Beach risk reported:
Rocks
.
Need to know
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in June, July and August .
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Swimmers, Wavebreakers and Mole
.
Beach risk reported:
Rocks
.
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 / Ierapetra, Greece.
There is Food available on the spot
Webcams around Crete / Ierapetra, Greece
Webcams around Crete / Ierapetra, Greece
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
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More about Kitesurfing in Western Greece
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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 / Ierapetra, Greece
