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Nhsi Oikonomou kitesurf and wingfoil spot

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Overview

Nhsi Oikonomou is a spot in northwestern Naxos, near a small islet of the same name. This little-known spot is exposed to the N/NNE Meltemi side-shore on this section of the northwest coast. The area is isolated and wild, with no tourist infrastructure. The spot offers an open riding area with views toward Paros to the northwest. Aimed at self-sufficient advanced riders, Nhsi Oikonomou is an exploration spot for those looking to get off the beaten path on Naxos.

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Sunrise 07:31 · Sunset 18:36

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Nhsi Oikonomou: 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

248h

in August · 21 rideable days

The season runs from June to October, peaking in August: 18 rideable days a month and 248 hours of usable wind, at 27 °C. The low point is March, at 9 days.

Rideable days per month

0 10 20 30 January: 11.5 rideable days J February: 13.5 rideable days F March: 9 rideable days9 d M April: 13.5 rideable days A May: 11 rideable days M June: 18 rideable days J July: 19.5 rideable days J August: 21 rideable days21 d A September: 16.5 rideable days S October: 16 rideable days O November: 12 rideable days N December: 14.5 rideable days D 0 10 20 30 January: 11.5 rideable days J February: 13.5 rideable days F March: 9 rideable days9 d M April: 13.5 rideable days A May: 11 rideable days M June: 18 rideable days J July: 19.5 rideable days J August: 21 rideable days21 d A September: 16.5 rideable days S October: 16 rideable days O November: 12 rideable days N December: 14.5 rideable days D

Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 52%13-20 knots · 46%21-30 knots · 2%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 52% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is February, at 14 °C. The wettest month is December, with 67 mm.

Monthly averages: Nhsi Oikonomou
Monthly averages — Nhsi Oikonomou — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month Rideable days Usable wind Temperature Rain
January 11.5 124 h 16 °C 29 mm
February 13.5 155 h 14 °C 25 mm
March 9.0 105 h 18 °C 21 mm
April 13.5 156 h 20 °C 27 mm
May 11.0 136 h 23 °C 4 mm
June 18.0 208 h 28 °C 0 mm
July 19.5 240 h 30 °C 0 mm
August 21.0 248 h 29 °C 0 mm
September 16.5 203 h 26 °C 1 mm
October 16.0 185 h 23 °C 36 mm
November 12.0 134 h 20 °C 17 mm
December 14.5 147 h 16 °C 67 mm

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Technical details of Nhsi Oikonomou 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

Works with the N/NNE Meltemi side-shore channeled between islands. Open riding area with the Oikonomou islet creating variable wind zones. Totally self-sufficient spot — no services. Reserved for advanced riders. Watch for currents around the islet.

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

Aegean Sea between Naxos and Paros, 22-26°C. 2mm shorty. Rock/sand bottom. Strong chop in Meltemi. Current between island and islet.

Parking

Access via unpaved track. Very limited parking. Isolated area in northwestern Naxos. Off-road vehicle recommended.

Wind specificities

The N/NNE Meltemi arrives side-shore on this NW coast section of Naxos. Wind is channeled between Paros and Naxos, with good acceleration. 18-28 knots in summer. Wind can accelerate around the Oikonomou islet. Watch for possible turbulence behind the islet. Season from June to September.

Hazards

Isolated spot with no rescue. Currents around Oikonomou islet. Turbulence behind the islet. Rocky coast. Wind can exceed 28 knots. Sail with a partner. Advanced riders only.

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  • SV8FES-113 km

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    source CWOP / APRS-IS

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