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Agiassos
also known as Agiassos Beach, Παραλία Αγιασσός, Paralia Agiassos, Αγιασσός
Nearby Glyfada (Naxos) 1 km · Mikri Vigla 3 km · Pori Beach 17 km · Golden Beach (Chrissi Akti) 17 km · New Golden Beach (Tserdakia) 20 km · Santa Maria 23 km · Pounta (Paros) 30 km · Pounda Beach (Antiparos) 31 km · straight-line distance
Meltemi
10:00
The island pattern is a Meltemi that switches on around 10:00, strengthens through the afternoon to 5-6 Beaufort and dies at sunset, though in a settled spell it runs day and night for a week and morning or sunset sessions become possible. Agiassos only joins in once that flow is strong enough to wrap the southwest tip, so it fills in later and less predictably than the west coast. No Agiassos-specific onset is recorded.
The marks are the clock times the record names, laid on a 24-hour day. The bar between the first and the last covers those hours; it is not a promise of wind.
The wind
locals call it Meltemi
Direction
Kite sizes
metres · typical quiver highlighted
Character
mixed
fills in: The island pattern is a Meltemi that switches on around 10:00, strengthens through the afternoon to 5-6 Beaufort and dies at sunset, though in a settled spell it runs day and night for a week and morning or sunset sessions become possible. Agiassos only joins in once that flow is strong enough to wrap the southwest tip, so it fills in later and less predictably than the west coast. No Agiassos-specific onset is recorded.
Typical strength
12-20 knots when working
Thermal or synoptic
synoptic Meltemi
The quiver, in words
Nothing is measured at Agiassos. On the island's main kite beaches a 75 kg rider spends most of the season on 7-10 m, with 7-12 m covering the range and smaller again on the hours the wind tops 30 knots.Agiassos gets a weaker, wrapped version of the same Meltemi at 12-20 knots, so a 75-85 kg rider should plan on 9-12 m here and carry a 7-8 m for the days the wrap comes in hard. Indicative, derived from island figures rather than from this beach.
Dominant direction
NW to W when the Meltemi wraps around southern Naxos; SW is also listed as a recommended wind direction
Forecast
Month by month
- Jan70
- Feb64
- Mar58
- Apr63
- May53
- Jun, riders' month66
- Jul, riders' month88
- Aug, riders' month57
- Sep, riders' month52
- Oct56
- Nov73
- Dec55
per cent of the month at force 4 or more
Ringed months are the ones riders and schools name: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.
- 14Jan17°
- 14Feb17°
- 13Mar17°
- 13Apr18°
- 11May19°
- 13Jun23°
- 15Jul25°
- 12Aug26°
- 12Sep25°
- 12Oct23°
- 13Nov20°
- 12Dec18°
avg knots per month · water °C below · season highlighted
| Month | Force 4+ | Knots | From | Air | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 70% | 14 kt | N | 12.4°C | 17°C |
| Feb | 64% | 13.6 kt | N | 12.4°C | 16.6°C |
| Mar | 58% | 13 kt | N | 13.2°C | 16.9°C |
| Apr | 63% | 12.5 kt | N | 17°C | 17.5°C |
| May | 53% | 11.1 kt | N | 20°C | 19.3°C |
| Jun | 66% | 12.6 kt | N | 25.2°C | 23°C |
| Jul | 88% | 15.2 kt | N | 27.7°C | 24.7°C |
| Aug | 57% | 12.3 kt | N | 27.1°C | 25.8°C |
| Sep | 52% | 12 kt | N | 24.7°C | 25.1°C |
| Oct | 56% | 12.2 kt | N | 20.8°C | 23.2°C |
| Nov | 73% | 13.2 kt | N | 17.3°C | 20.4°C |
| Dec | 55% | 12 kt | N | 14.8°C | 18.3°C |
modelled
A weather model's cell over this place, not a station on it. Good for comparing places, weaker for one beach.
Modelled from weather reanalysis on a 10–25 km grid (2022-2024), not a ground station: reliable for trade and synoptic winds, understates thermal sea breezes and valley winds. The typical daily max and the direction are columns of the table above, month by month. Highlighted months are the riding season from the spot record.
ERA5 reanalysis grid point (modelled) · Open-Meteo historical weather API — ECMWF ERA5/ERA5-Land reanalysis, not a ground station · 2022-2024
The water
Type
sea
Standing depth
Very shallow water with soft sand; chop and waves are reported when the wind is working.
Tides
tide independent; negligible Mediterranean/Aegean tide influence
Temperature
22-26°C summer · 15-17°C winter
Wetsuit
shorts or 2 mm shorty in summer; full wetsuit in winter
Currents
coastal current along the south coast reported
Your level
The scene
What riders come here for
Launch and rules
three ways on to the water, and what each one asks of you
With a school or a boat
7 schools name this spot
On your own
Room to launch: medium to large beach, but no organized kite area
Somewhere else
Glyfada (Naxos), 1 km
Every spot within 40 km is on the map at the top of this page, with its distance under it.
Rescue
Launch
Launch from the sandy beach only when the bay is clear and the wind is not gusting offshore; expect a self-managed setup with no kite center on site.
Space
medium to large beach, but no organized kite area
Rules & access
Access rules drift faster than anything else we hold — check locally, and propose an edit if this has changed.
Rider tips
- Never ride Agiassos alone: bring another rider and a self-rescue plan you have already used.
- Check the west-coast Naxos wind first; Agiassos needs the Meltemi to wrap around hard enough to reach it.
- Drive, and leave time for the dirt access at the end; the bus will not get you there with gear.
- Ask a Naxos school or a local rider about the southward drift and where you get back out before you launch.
- Take lessons at Mikri Vigla or Orkos; nobody teaches on site at Agiassos.
- Bring a bigger kite than the west coast asks for. This corner runs 12-20 knots when Mikri Vigla is on 7-10 m.
- The Meltemi normally starts around mid-morning and builds into the afternoon, so an early arrival mostly buys you a walk on the beach.
- Helmet, impact vest, line knife and a working quick release are not optional here; they are what Greek law requires and there is nobody to come and get you.
Getting there
Airport
Naxos Island National Airport (JNX)
Route
Drive south from Naxos Chora toward Glinado, Alyko/Pyrgaki and Agiassos. The final access is partly dirt or poorly surfaced, a car is strongly preferred, and bus service is poor.
Transfer
about 25-35 minutes by car from Naxos Chora or JNX depending on route and road condition
Cost level
medium
Staying
Small rooms and tavern accommodation around Agiassos; broader lodging and kite-school bases are on the west coast around Mikri Vigla, Orkos, Plaka and Naxos Chora.
No-wind days
Agiassos beach day, Alyko cedar forest and beaches, Pyrgaki, Naxos Chora, Portara, inland villages, Mount Zas hikes, tavernas and south-coast exploring
Photos
FAQ
Is Agiassos suitable for beginners?
No, sources describe it as advanced and self-sufficient, with no rescue and no kite services on site.
What is the wind like at Agiassos?
It works only when the Meltemi wraps around southern Naxos into NW to W wind, typically 12-20 knots, and is gustier than the main west-coast Naxos beaches.
When is the best time to kite at Agiassos?
The useful season narrows to June through September, with July-August cited by some sources as the core window.
What hazards are there at Agiassos?
A dangerous southward drift is reported, along with rocky or mixed bottom, coastal current, and dirt-road access with limited parking.
Are there kite schools nearby?
Agiassos has no kite teaching setup; nearby schools include Amouditis Kite Center, Thalasea Kiteboarding Center Naxos and Naxos Kitesurf Club.
Last updated: August 2026