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Agia Galini / Crete kitesurf and wingfoil spot
Greece
Overview
Agia Galini is a picturesque fishing village on the south-central coast of Crete, at the mouth of the Platys river. The bay faces south towards the Libyan Sea. The spot receives either Meltemi gap winds descending from the mountains (N/NNW), or direct south winds from the Libyan Sea.
Conditions are variable and often demanding. N/NNW wind is offshore (pushing out to sea) while south wind is onshore. Spot for advanced riders able to adapt to changing conditions.
Spot forecast for Agia Galini / Crete
Sunrise 07:31 · Sunset 18:40
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Agia Galini / 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…)
235h
in June · 19.5 rideable days
The season runs from June to September, peaking in June: 18 rideable days a month and 235 hours of usable wind, at 32 °C. The low point is December, at 5 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 74% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is February, at 14 °C. The wettest month is December, with 122 mm.
Monthly averages: Agia Galini / Crete
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.0 | 67 h | 15 °C | 71 mm |
| February | 11.0 | 104 h | 14 °C | 65 mm |
| March | 7.0 | 66 h | 18 °C | 24 mm |
| April | 9.5 | 81 h | 21 °C | 26 mm |
| May | 10.0 | 99 h | 25 °C | 14 mm |
| June | 19.5 | 235 h | 32 °C | 0 mm |
| July | 19.5 | 221 h | 33 °C | 0 mm |
| August | 17.5 | 198 h | 32 °C | 5 mm |
| September | 13.5 | 121 h | 29 °C | 2 mm |
| October | 6.5 | 49 h | 24 °C | 11 mm |
| November | 10.0 | 71 h | 20 °C | 39 mm |
| December | 5.0 | 42 h | 16 °C | 122 mm |
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Technical details of Agia Galini / Crete spot
The spot works with winds from N, S, NW, NNW.
Spot functioning
Launching from the bay beach. No kite school. Meltemi offshore days are technical – only sail if upwind riding is mastered. South wind days are more accessible but swell can make launching difficult.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Advanced
On the water
In offshore wind (N): flat water near coast, swell offshore. In south wind (S): formed waves and swell. Sandy and rocky bottom. Clear warm Libyan Sea water.
Parking
Parking in Agia Galini village. Tourist village with tavernas, hotels and shops. Good tourist infrastructure.
Wind specificities
Two main wind regimes: 1) Meltemi from N/NNW as offshore – gap winds descending from mountains, strong and gusty (15-30 knots). 2) South wind (S) direct from the Libyan Sea – onshore, more regular, often associated with swell.
Offshore Meltemi wind is more frequent in summer. South wind is more common in spring and autumn. Transitions between the two regimes can be rapid and dangerous.
Hazards
Offshore Meltemi wind – risk of drift towards Libyan Sea. Sudden wind transitions possible. Fishing port with maritime traffic. Rocks in the bay. Never sail alone in offshore wind.
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