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Golden Beach / Paros kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot
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Overview
Golden Beach (Chrysi Akti) is the big sister of New Golden Beach, located just south on the east coast of Paros. This iconic beach hosted the PWA Windsurfing World Championships for many years, establishing its worldwide reputation. The N/NNE Meltemi channeled in the Paros-Naxos canal delivers powerful and consistent side-shore conditions. The golden sand beach is longer than New Golden Beach, with more sailing space.
Spot forecast for Golden Beach / Paros
Sunrise 07:31 · Sunset 18:36
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Golden Beach / Paros: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
335h
in August · 26.5 rideable days
The season runs from June to September, peaking in August: 25 rideable days a month and 335 hours of usable wind, at 29 °C. The low point is March, at 11.5 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 50% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is February, at 14 °C. The wettest month is December, with 80 mm.
Monthly averages: Golden Beach / Paros
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12.5 | 134 h | 16 °C | 38 mm |
| February | 14.5 | 164 h | 14 °C | 42 mm |
| March | 11.5 | 120 h | 18 °C | 30 mm |
| April | 19.5 | 215 h | 20 °C | 29 mm |
| May | 17.5 | 201 h | 23 °C | 5 mm |
| June | 26.0 | 356 h | 29 °C | 0 mm |
| July | 25.5 | 351 h | 31 °C | 0 mm |
| August | 26.5 | 335 h | 30 °C | 0 mm |
| September | 23.5 | 268 h | 27 °C | 1 mm |
| October | 16.5 | 193 h | 23 °C | 41 mm |
| November | 13.0 | 150 h | 20 °C | 21 mm |
| December | 16.0 | 163 h | 16 °C | 80 mm |
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Technical details of Golden Beach / Paros spot
The spot works with winds from N, NNE, NNW.
Spot functioning
Golden Beach works like New Golden Beach with the side-shore Meltemi. Professional water sports centers. Large beach offering plenty of space. Strong chop in the channel. Side-shore wind requiring good upwind technique. Works from June to September.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Intermediate
On the water
Paros-Naxos channel waters, 22-26°C. 2mm shorty or lycra. Sandy bottom. Strong to very strong chop. Current in the channel.
Parking
Parking along the coastal road. Water sports centers with dedicated spaces. Access from inland villages or the east coast road.
Wind specificities
Conditions nearly identical to New Golden Beach — N/NNE Meltemi channeled side-shore at 20-30 knots. The Paros-Naxos canal accelerates wind very reliably. Wind arrives slightly more from the left (NNE) than further north on the coast. Historic spot for windsurfing world championships — perfect conditions for performance. Season from June to September.
Hazards
Very strong wind 25-30+ knots. Side-shore pushing toward Naxos. Significant chop. Current in the channel. Nautical traffic. Strong sun exposure.
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