Anissaras95 kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot

Greece

Spot currently openIntermediate level 35.34 | 25.37

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.

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Spot forecast for Anissaras95

Sunrise 07:29 · Sunset 18:37

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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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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…)

Season · peak

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

0 10 20 30 January: 8.5 rideable days8.5 d J February: 13.5 rideable days F March: 13 rideable days M April: 18.5 rideable days A May: 11 rideable days M June: 19.5 rideable days J July: 21 rideable days J August: 22.5 rideable days22.5 d A September: 22 rideable days S October: 16.5 rideable days O November: 10 rideable days N December: 11.5 rideable days D 0 10 20 30 January: 8.5 rideable days8.5 d J February: 13.5 rideable days F March: 13 rideable days M April: 18.5 rideable days A May: 11 rideable days M June: 19.5 rideable days J July: 21 rideable days J August: 22.5 rideable days22.5 d A September: 22 rideable days S October: 16.5 rideable days O November: 10 rideable days N December: 11.5 rideable days D

Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 81%13-20 knots · 19%

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
Monthly averages — Anissaras95 — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
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

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 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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