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Rethymno / Crete kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot
Greece
Overview
Rethymno is a historic town on the north coast of Crete, between Chania and Heraklion. The long sand beach stretching east of the Venetian old town faces north, receiving the Meltemi onshore. It's one of Crete's most beautiful towns with rich architectural heritage.
The spot offers reliable wind conditions in summer with the classic north Cretan coast Meltemi. The urban beach is very busy but long enough to find sailing space.
Spot forecast for Rethymno / Crete
Sunrise 07:32 · Sunset 18:41
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Rethymno / 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…)
161h
in July · 22.5 rideable days
The season runs from June to October, peaking in July: 19 rideable days a month and 161 hours of usable wind, at 27 °C. The low point is December, at 7.5 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 80% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is February, at 15 °C. The wettest month is December, with 132 mm.
Monthly averages: Rethymno / Crete
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.0 | 83 h | 16 °C | 110 mm |
| February | 12.5 | 126 h | 15 °C | 90 mm |
| March | 14.0 | 100 h | 19 °C | 35 mm |
| April | 15.5 | 125 h | 20 °C | 38 mm |
| May | 11.5 | 89 h | 23 °C | 73 mm |
| June | 15.5 | 116 h | 28 °C | 2 mm |
| July | 22.5 | 161 h | 30 °C | 1 mm |
| August | 20.0 | 135 h | 29 °C | 5 mm |
| September | 19.5 | 141 h | 27 °C | 4 mm |
| October | 18.5 | 120 h | 23 °C | 4 mm |
| November | 13.0 | 77 h | 20 °C | 46 mm |
| December | 7.5 | 61 h | 16 °C | 132 mm |
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Technical details of Rethymno / Crete spot
The spot works with winds from N, NNE, NE, NW, NNW.
Spot functioning
Launching from the sand beach east of town, away from the busiest swimming zone. Respect marked areas. The seafront is heavily developed (parasols, sunbeds) – look for free space.
Works from June to September. Foiling suited for moderate wind days.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Intermediate
On the water
Open water with onshore chop. Waves possible in sustained Meltemi. Sandy bottom, progressive depth. Sea of Crete water, 23-26°C in summer.
Parking
Parking in Rethymno town. Numerous parking options along the seafront (paid in town center). Complete tourist infrastructure. Venetian old town worth visiting.
Wind specificities
Onshore Meltemi from N/NNE, typically 15-22 knots from June to September. Wind may shift slightly to NE in this section of coast. Reliable and consistent conditions, similar to the entire north Cretan coast.
Thermal reinforcement in the afternoon. Wind may decrease late in the day. Good consistency in peak summer (July-August).
Hazards
Very busy tourist zone – respect swimmers and marked areas. Parasols and sunbeds can obstruct launching. Moderate coastal current. Maritime traffic (fishing port and marina).
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