Kite-surf Agiassos

Level: Intermediate, Expert Type: Ocean Water type: Chop, Small wave, Medium wave Water quality: Crystal clear Infos: Nice waves with a SW or W wind. Otherwise flat to choppy water. Beach type & size: Sand - Medium Infos: Sandy beach. Identified hazards: Rocks Beachgoer: None Weather specificities: Hot during summer, just shorts. During winter a wetsuit is needed. Wind type: Thermal Wind specificities: The Meltemi occurs mainly during the summer season (June to September with 70%), but also in May and October one may frequently experience this dry wind. One should anticipate its maximum during July and August. Usually the wind starts in the early afternoon reaching 4-5 Bft and dies out at sun set. However, not uncommonly it reaches 6-7 Bft during the day, perseveres during the night and blows 6-7 Bft again the next day; a pattern which can easily be repeated over many days, sometimes even up to ten days. Best months: June, July, August, September Access description: by Car - From Naxos south to Glinado, then further south to Alyko and Agiassos.