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Teiki Mathieu Baillan surfing a self-made Alaia surfboard in Lances Left, Mentawaï, Indonesia. Photo by C. Naslain, 2009.
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Iraklio beach
Greece, Crete Island
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is near iraklio:the spot is in the northeast naxos.from hora is 1,30 min with bus to apollona DistanceIn the city WalkShort walk (5-15 mn) Easy to find?OK Public access?Public access Special accessDon't know |
Surf Spot Characteristics
Alternative name iraklio
Surf Spot Quality
Wave qualityRegional Classic
ExperienceAll surfers
FrequencyVery consistent (150 day/year)
Wave
TypeReef-rocky
DirectionRight
BottomFlat rocks with sand
PowerOrdinary
Normal lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Good day lengthLong (150 to 300 m)
Tide, Swell and Wind
Good swell directionNorth, NorthEast
Good wind directionSouth
Swell sizeStarts working at 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft and holds up to 3m+ / 10ft+
Best tide position
Best tide movement
More details
Week crowdCrowded
Week-end crowdCrowded
Dangers
- Rips / undertow
Additional Information
locals law.ask first
Atmosphere
good right wave
General
i never surf there. but i know where is.secret and silence
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Comments
By Anonymous , 18-11-2007
bogus spot and pics - ...once again some bogus spots, these spots are italy (sardinia), NOT crete...too much wind for a wave to look like that! funny posting you have here! F.A.
By moasnj@hotmail.com , 21-08-2006
looking for a board - ck - im making my first trip to crete in two days from the states. i've been surfing my entire life and would love to make it out for a couple of sessions while there. i've read all these postings and im curious what the deal is. i need to get a hold of a board while im out there - any suggestions - i thought there was a shop in chania?!? thanks for any help you or anyone can offer. peace. mo
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By Aurus , 17-08-2010
session - I'll come in Iraklio during a week in Sept. and looking for a board. Any possibility to rent one?