Kite-surf Falassarna

Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert Type: Ocean Water type: Chop, Small wave, Medium wave, Big wave Water hazards: Rocks Water quality: Crystal clear Infos: This beach is ridable mostly during winter and spring. Generally it is not a windy place but when the Southwest wind is there it is perfect for wave riding. The water for the South (sideshore) or Southwest (sideonshore) winds that we usually have in winter and spring is from choppy to very big waves (>3m) depending on the wind direction and speed. The waves don't break progressively and there is a large shore break area. Few rocks in the water close to the beach. Beach type & size: Sand - Medium Infos: The sandy beach is very long (2km) and wide (>100m). In August the beach is packed with tourists and beach umbrellas. Identified hazards: Rocks Beachgoer: July, August Weather specificities: Summer (May to October) is the best time to go, water 24C, air 30C. A lycra for sun protection is recommended. Spring/autumn you need a wetsuit. In wintertime a long wetsuit. From November to April a 3 or 5mm wetsuit is fine. Wind specificities: Falassarna has wind usually only in winter and spring with South or Southwest winds. The South winds are quite gusty but usually ridable. The wind frequency is low, 4-5 time every month during winter and the wind speed is from 4-7 Bft. During summer time it is full of tourists and the preveling North wind is extremely gusty (it comes through the mountains, offshore) so the main beach of Falassarna cannot be used for kiteboarding. But there is a small bay near the port of Falassarna where the wind is not so gusty and it is kiteboardable. Best months: January, February, March, April, May, December Access description: by Car - It is about 60km from Chania and it takes about 45min to get there. Specific rules: Other Extra: During summer launch your kites next to the harbor, since the beach will be too packed and the wind blows offshore. Nightlife: None. Accommodations: Parking