Name: Istro East / Crete
Address: GR

Overview

Istro East is a kitesurfing spot in Mirabello Bay on the north coast of eastern Crete. Duplicate of the main Istro East spot (4113), located at the same position.

Please refer to the Istro East (4113) listing for complete information about wind conditions, water and dangers.

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Spot forecast for Istro East / Crete

Sunrise 07:27 · Sunset 18:36

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< 7 kn7–12 kn13–20 kn21–30 kn31–40 kn41+ kn Gusts Your minimum: 7 kn

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Wave height: < 0.5 m 0.5–1 m 1–2 m 2–3 m ≥ 3 m

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Istro East / Crete: when to go?

Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)

Season · peak

176h

in August · 17 rideable days

The season runs from June to October, peaking in August: 15 rideable days a month and 176 hours of usable wind, at 29 °C. The low point is April, at 10 days.

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Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 41%13-20 knots · 51%21-30 knots · 9%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 13 and 20 knots — 51% of rideable hours. That is the most versatile range, where most kites work. The coldest month is February, at 15 °C. The wettest month is December, with 50 mm.

Monthly averages: Istro East / Crete

Monthly averages — Istro East / Crete — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month	Rideable days	Usable wind	Temperature	Rain
January	11.5	112 h	17 °C	39 mm
February	13.0	149 h	15 °C	35 mm
March	10.5	93 h	18 °C	23 mm
April	10.0	113 h	20 °C	22 mm
May	12.0	114 h	24 °C	17 mm
June	14.5	147 h	29 °C	0 mm
July	15.5	189 h	31 °C	0 mm
August	17.0	176 h	31 °C	1 mm
September	15.0	182 h	28 °C	0 mm
October	15.0	155 h	24 °C	2 mm
November	11.0	113 h	21 °C	20 mm
December	12.5	133 h	17 °C	50 mm

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Technical details of Istro East / Crete spot

The spot works with winds from N, NNE, NW, NNW.

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Spot functioning

Spot in Mirabello Bay. Launching from the sand beach. Works from June to September with the Meltemi.

Spot opening date · Required level

Spot opening date: Open all year round
Required level: Intermediate

On the water

Semi-flat water in the bay with moderate chop. Sandy bottom, progressive depth. Clear warm water in summer.

Parking

Parking along the coastal road. Istro village nearby.

Wind specificities

N/NNW onshore Meltemi in Mirabello Bay, 12-22 knots from June to September. See Istro East (4113) for full details.

Hazards

Maritime traffic in the bay. Moderate current possible. No permanent supervision.

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