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Agios Georgios / Naxos kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot

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Spot currently openBeginner level 37.09 | 25.37

Overview

Agios Georgios is the main beach of Naxos Town (Chora), located just south of the port. This long crescent-shaped golden sand beach is the most accessible kite spot on the island, a few minutes walk from the town center. Water is exceptionally shallow over a very large distance, creating a natural lagoon ideal for beginners. The N/NNE Meltemi arrives side-shore along this west coast, offering reliable conditions. Agios Georgios is the perfect starting point for discovering kitesurfing on Naxos.

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Agios Georgios / Naxos: when to go?

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Season · peak

374h

in August · 29 rideable days

The season runs from June to September, peaking in August: 26 rideable days a month and 374 hours of usable wind, at 28 °C. The low point is March, at 12.5 days.

Rideable days per month

0 10 20 30 January: 13 rideable days J February: 14.5 rideable days F March: 12.5 rideable days12.5 d M April: 21 rideable days A May: 17 rideable days M June: 26 rideable days J July: 26 rideable days J August: 29 rideable days29 d A September: 24.5 rideable days S October: 17.5 rideable days O November: 14 rideable days N December: 16.5 rideable days D 0 10 20 30 January: 13 rideable days J February: 14.5 rideable days F March: 12.5 rideable days12.5 d M April: 21 rideable days A May: 17 rideable days M June: 26 rideable days J July: 26 rideable days J August: 29 rideable days29 d A September: 24.5 rideable days S October: 17.5 rideable days O November: 14 rideable days N December: 16.5 rideable days D

Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 40%13-20 knots · 57%21-30 knots · 4%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 13 and 20 knots — 57% of rideable hours. That is the most versatile range, where most kites work. The coldest month is February, at 14 °C. The wettest month is December, with 62 mm.

Monthly averages: Agios Georgios / Naxos
Monthly averages — Agios Georgios / Naxos — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month Rideable days Usable wind Temperature Rain
January 13.0 137 h 15 °C 42 mm
February 14.5 166 h 14 °C 27 mm
March 12.5 134 h 18 °C 43 mm
April 21.0 234 h 20 °C 21 mm
May 17.0 217 h 23 °C 5 mm
June 26.0 385 h 27 °C 0 mm
July 26.0 372 h 29 °C 1 mm
August 29.0 374 h 29 °C 0 mm
September 24.5 297 h 26 °C 0 mm
October 17.5 204 h 22 °C 43 mm
November 14.0 155 h 19 °C 24 mm
December 16.5 171 h 16 °C 62 mm

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Technical details of Agios Georgios / Naxos 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: Not rideable NNW: Rideable N E S W

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

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Spot functioning

Agios Georgios works with the N/NNE Meltemi side-shore. The natural lagoon created by extremely shallow water (30-50cm over 200m+) is perfect for kite lessons. Some kite schools operate on the southern part of the beach, away from swimmers. Cohabitation with tourists is the main challenge — the beach is very popular. Sail in the designated kite zone, respecting swimmers.

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

Turquoise Cycladic waters, 22-26°C in summer. Lycra or light shorty. Perfectly flat sandy bottom, barely ankle-deep water for hundreds of meters. Minimal chop in the lagoon. Most reassuring conditions on Naxos for learning.

Parking

Town parking in Naxos Town. Limited beachside spots in high season. Possible to walk from the town center or ferry port. Vehicle rental available in town.

Wind specificities

The N/NNE Meltemi arrives side-shore on west-facing Agios Georgios beach. Wind is slightly attenuated by the town and port to the north, but remains reliable at 15-22 knots in summer. Less powerful than Mikri Vigla to the south thanks to partial town protection. Wind building at noon, peaking in afternoon. Season from June to September.

Hazards

Significant cohabitation with swimmers and tourists — the main town beach is very busy. Strictly respect kite zones. Side-shore wind can carry beginners southward. Port proximity — do not sail north. Strong sun exposure.

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  • SV8FES-13.2 km

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    source CWOP / APRS-IS

  • SV8FES Naxos Island2.9 km

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    source madis - NOAA

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