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Amoudara / Crete kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot

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Spot currently openIntermediate level 35.34 | 25.06

Overview

Amoudara is a long sand beach just west of Heraklion, the capital of Crete. It's the most accessible kite spot in the Heraklion area, directly on the edge of the urban zone. The north-facing beach fully receives the Meltemi.

The spot is well-windy in summer with classic onshore conditions. Proximity to the airport and city makes it a convenient spot for kitesurfers passing through Heraklion.

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Spot forecast for Amoudara / Crete

Sunrise 07:30 · Sunset 18:38

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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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Amoudara / 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

352h

in July · 30.5 rideable days

The season runs from June to September, peaking in July: 28 rideable days a month and 352 hours of usable wind, at 31 °C. The low point is January, at 12 days.

Rideable days per month

0 10 20 30 40 January: 12 rideable days12 d J February: 15.5 rideable days F March: 17.5 rideable days M April: 21 rideable days A May: 18.5 rideable days M June: 26 rideable days J July: 30.5 rideable days30.5 d J August: 28 rideable days A September: 28 rideable days S October: 20.5 rideable days O November: 14.5 rideable days N December: 16 rideable days D 0 10 20 30 40 January: 12 rideable days12 d J February: 15.5 rideable days F March: 17.5 rideable days M April: 21 rideable days A May: 18.5 rideable days M June: 26 rideable days J July: 30.5 rideable days30.5 d J August: 28 rideable days A September: 28 rideable days S October: 20.5 rideable days O November: 14.5 rideable days N December: 16 rideable days D

Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 56%13-20 knots · 44%21-30 knots · under 1%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 56% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is February, at 16 °C. The wettest month is January, with 64 mm.

Monthly averages: Amoudara / Crete
Monthly averages — Amoudara / 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 12.0 106 h 17 °C 64 mm
February 15.5 155 h 16 °C 40 mm
March 17.5 141 h 20 °C 22 mm
April 21.0 202 h 21 °C 19 mm
May 18.5 189 h 25 °C 21 mm
June 26.0 307 h 31 °C 0 mm
July 30.5 352 h 32 °C 0 mm
August 28.0 297 h 31 °C 1 mm
September 28.0 251 h 28 °C 0 mm
October 20.5 174 h 24 °C 2 mm
November 14.5 128 h 21 °C 12 mm
December 16.0 134 h 17 °C 45 mm

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Technical details of Amoudara / 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: Rideable NW: Rideable NNW: Rideable N E S W

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

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Spot functioning

Launching from the sand beach. Tourist area – respect swimmers and marked zones. Find a launch space away from parasols. Water sports schools may be present in season.

Works from June to September. Convenient for stopovers in Heraklion.

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

Open water with onshore chop. Sandy bottom, progressive depth. Waves possible in sustained wind. Clear water, 23-26°C in summer.

Parking

Parking along the Amoudara coastal road. Urbanized area with hotels, restaurants and shops. Direct access from Heraklion (5km). Heraklion airport nearby.

Wind specificities

Onshore Meltemi from N/NNW, typically 15-25 knots from June to September. This north coast section is well exposed to the Meltemi. Wind can blow from NW to NNE depending on the day. Good reliability in peak summer.

Heraklion airport is nearby – airport windsocks give a good wind indication.

Hazards

Very busy tourist zone – strictly respect swimmers. Parasols and sunbeds limiting launch space. Coastal current possible. Maritime traffic (Heraklion port nearby). Airport proximity – do not fly kites too high.

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