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Anissaras95 kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot
Greece
Overview
Anissaras is a kitesurfing spot on the north coast of Crete, east of Heraklion near the tourist resort of Hersonissos. The north-facing beach receives the onshore Meltemi. A developed tourist area with numerous hotels and resorts.
Wind conditions are typical of the north coast: reliable onshore Meltemi in summer. Spot suited for intermediates with good water conditions.
Spot forecast for Anissaras95
Sunrise 07:29 · Sunset 18:37
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Anissaras95: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
156h
in August · 22.5 rideable days
The season runs from June to October, peaking in August: 20 rideable days a month and 156 hours of usable wind, at 28 °C. The low point is January, at 8.5 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 81% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is February, at 16 °C. The wettest month is December, with 85 mm.
Monthly averages: Anissaras95
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.5 | 80 h | 17 °C | 53 mm |
| February | 13.5 | 129 h | 16 °C | 52 mm |
| March | 13.0 | 92 h | 20 °C | 27 mm |
| April | 18.5 | 135 h | 21 °C | 28 mm |
| May | 11.0 | 90 h | 25 °C | 54 mm |
| June | 19.5 | 117 h | 29 °C | 6 mm |
| July | 21.0 | 148 h | 30 °C | 1 mm |
| August | 22.5 | 156 h | 30 °C | 0 mm |
| September | 22.0 | 161 h | 28 °C | 2 mm |
| October | 16.5 | 122 h | 24 °C | 1 mm |
| November | 10.0 | 76 h | 21 °C | 32 mm |
| December | 11.5 | 78 h | 17 °C | 85 mm |
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Technical details of Anissaras95 spot
The spot works with winds from N, NNE, NW, NNW.
Spot functioning
Launching from the beach. Busy tourist area – find launch space away from swimmers. Respect marked zones. Works from June to September.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Intermediate
On the water
Open water with onshore chop. Sandy and rocky bottom depending on zones. Progressive depth. Clear warm water in summer.
Parking
Parking in the Anissaras/Hersonissos tourist area. Numerous hotels and shops. Easy access from the Heraklion-Agios Nikolaos national road.
Wind specificities
Onshore Meltemi from N/NNW, 15-22 knots from June to September. Classic north Cretan coast conditions. Wind is reliable and consistent in peak summer. Possible thermal reinforcement in the afternoon.
Hazards
Very busy tourist zone – watch for swimmers. Possible rocks in the water depending on area. Moderate coastal current. Excursion boat traffic in summer.
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