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Nisi Chrysi kitesurf and wingfoil spot
Greece
Overview
Nisi Chrysi (Golden Island) is a small uninhabited island south of Ierapetra, in the open Libyan Sea. Accessible only by boat from Ierapetra, this protected zone island has a unique cedar forest and golden sand beaches with shells.
Exposed to all winds without protection, the island receives the Meltemi directly from N/NNE with raw unattenuated force. This is an extreme adventure spot, only for experts with boat support.
Spot forecast for Nisi Chrysi
Sunrise 07:27 · Sunset 18:36
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Nisi Chrysi: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
102h
in December · 13 rideable days
The season runs from October to February, peaking in December: 12 rideable days a month and 102 hours of usable wind, at 19 °C. The low point is May, at 5 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 39% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is February, at 15 °C. The wettest month is December, with 111 mm.
Monthly averages: Nisi Chrysi
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.5 | 96 h | 17 °C | 42 mm |
| February | 11.0 | 135 h | 15 °C | 49 mm |
| March | 8.5 | 78 h | 17 °C | 9 mm |
| April | 8.0 | 74 h | 18 °C | 18 mm |
| May | 5.0 | 44 h | 21 °C | 7 mm |
| June | 6.5 | 66 h | 26 °C | 0 mm |
| July | 6.0 | 60 h | 28 °C | 0 mm |
| August | 5.5 | 45 h | 28 °C | 0 mm |
| September | 7.5 | 55 h | 26 °C | 1 mm |
| October | 12.5 | 108 h | 24 °C | 7 mm |
| November | 11.5 | 109 h | 21 °C | 31 mm |
| December | 13.0 | 102 h | 18 °C | 111 mm |
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Technical details of Nisi Chrysi spot
The spot works with winds from N, NNE, NE, NW, NNW.
Spot functioning
Expedition spot requiring boat support. No kite infrastructure on the island. Only sail with boat support allowing retrieval in case of problems. Launching from sand beaches.
Protected zone – respect environmental regulations. Shell collecting is prohibited.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Advanced
On the water
Open sea around the island. Formed chop and Libyan Sea waves. Sandy bottom with protected coral reefs. Exceptional turquoise water. Open sea conditions.
Parking
Uninhabited island accessible only by boat-taxi from Ierapetra (crossing ~30 minutes). Excursion schedule in season. No infrastructure on the island – bring water, food and sun protection.
Wind specificities
Unfiltered Meltemi from N/NNE. The low island offers no protection – wind crosses it entirely. Strength often 20-30+ knots in summer after acceleration through the Ierapetra isthmus. Gusts are less pronounced than on land (no katabatic effect) but wind is very sustained.
Possibility of NE/NW wind depending on weather pattern. High reliability in summer.
Hazards
EXTREME DANGER: isolated island in the Libyan Sea. No rescue on site. Wind pushes south (Africa). Boat support MANDATORY. Strong current around the island. Protected reefs not to be damaged.
Protected zone with strict regulations. Kiting may be restricted or prohibited – check in Ierapetra before departing. Limited phone signal.
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