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Istro West / Crete kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot

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Spot currently openIntermediate level 35.13 | 25.73

Overview

Istro West is a kitesurfing spot on the north coast of eastern Crete, in the western part of the Istro area, in Mirabello Bay. This is the beach adjacent to Istro East, offering an alternative launch point.

Wind conditions are identical to Istro East: onshore Meltemi from N/NNW in Mirabello Bay. Water conditions are similar with partial bay protection.

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Spot forecast for Istro West / 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 West / 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.

Rideable days per month

0 5 10 15 20 January: 11.5 rideable days J February: 13 rideable days F March: 10.5 rideable days M April: 10 rideable days10 d A May: 12 rideable days M June: 14.5 rideable days J July: 15.5 rideable days J August: 17 rideable days17 d A September: 15 rideable days S October: 15 rideable days O November: 11 rideable days N December: 12.5 rideable days D 0 5 10 15 20 January: 11.5 rideable days J February: 13 rideable days F March: 10.5 rideable days M April: 10 rideable days10 d A May: 12 rideable days M June: 14.5 rideable days J July: 15.5 rideable days J August: 17 rideable days17 d A September: 15 rideable days S October: 15 rideable days O November: 11 rideable days N December: 12.5 rideable days D

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 West / Crete
Monthly averages — Istro West / 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 West / Crete spot

N: Rideable NNE: Rideable NE: Not rideable ENE: Not rideable E: Not rideable ESE: Not rideable SE: Not rideable SSE: Not rideable S: Not rideable SSW: Not rideable SW: Not rideable WSW: Not rideable W: Not rideable WNW: Not rideable NW: Rideable NNW: Rideable N E S W

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

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Spot functioning

Launching from sand beach. Sailing area within the bay. Alternative launch point to Istro East when it's crowded. Works from June to September.

Spot opening date · Required level
Spot opening date
Open all year round
Required level
Intermediate
On the water

Semi-flat water in Mirabello Bay. Moderate chop in sustained wind. Sandy bottom, progressive depth. Warm clear water in summer.

Parking

Parking along the coastal road. Easy access from the Agios Nikolaos-Ierapetra road. Istro village nearby with services.

Wind specificities

N/NNW onshore Meltemi in Mirabello Bay, 12-22 knots from June to September. Identical conditions to Istro East. Consistent wind in the afternoon.

Hazards

Maritime traffic in Mirabello Bay. Moderate current possible. No permanent supervision. Rocks at beach ends.

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