Surf spot

Naxos apollonas

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Country: Greece, Greek Islands
Coordinates: 37.1786, 25.5547

Metric
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Wave direction	N	N	N	N	N	N	N	N	N	N	N	N	N	NNE	NNE	N	N	N	NNE	NNE	N	N	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	N	NE	NE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	N	NNE	NNE	N	NNE	NNE	NNE	N	N	N	N	N	N	N	N	N	N	NNW	NNW	SW	NNW	NW	SSE
Wave period (s)	3.5	3.5	3.2	3.1	3.1	2.9	2.9	2.8	2.9	2.9	2.9	2.9	2.8	3.1	3.4	3.8	3.5	4.2	4	4.8	3.8	3.9	3.9	4.2	4.5	4.8	4.3	4.5	4.5	5.2	4.9	5.3	5.3	5	5.3	5.7	5	5.3	5.3	4.9	4	3.6	4	3.5	3.4	3.3	3.4	3.4	3.3	3.2	3.5	3.5	5.5	3.1	3.2	3.8
Wave energy (kJ)	7	5	3	2	3	2	2	2	1	1	1	1	1	0	2	5	6	4	6	3	10	5	3	3	3	3	10	1	2	2	3	10	10	19	6	3	13	5	6	13	20	11	7	6	5	4	3	3	3	2	2	1	2	1	2	3
Wind speed (km/h)	14.8	13.9	15.5	24.3	25.5	27.4	19	12	9	12.6	14.9	27.7	27.4	27	24.4	24.2	20.2	27.4	28.6	32.8	32	30	28	24.9	24.7	27.4	24.5	32.8	35.4	34.3	29.7	27.3	23.4	21.7	23.6	26.3	30.7	28.6	18.6	14.4	16.3	16.2	16.8	20.3	24.8	20.5	19.6	23.2	19.5	24.9	24.2	27.2	28.1	27.5	26	18.9
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Naxos Apollonas is a scenic, exposed surf and wind spot on the north coast of Naxos in the Greek Islands. It sits near the small seaside village of Apollonas, known for its relaxed atmosphere, rocky coastline, and clear Aegean water.

Surf conditions

Exposure: Very open to north and northwesterly swell
Wave type: Mostly wind-driven beach/reef waves depending on the exact section of coast
Best conditions: When a solid N to NW swell combines with light offshore or clean winds
Wind sensitivity: Can become choppy quickly with strong Meltemi winds, which are common in the Cyclades
Consistency: More seasonal than year-round; best in the cooler/windier months

Spot character

Scenery: Beautiful, rugged island setting with mountain backdrops and traditional Greek village vibes
Crowds: Usually low to moderate, especially outside peak summer
Water: Clear, blue, and typically warm in the surf season
Hazards: Possible rocks, variable seabed, and strong currents when the swell is up

Good for

Intermediate to advanced surfers looking for a more natural, less crowded island wave
Windsurfers and kitesurfers when the wind is strong
Travelers who want a surf session combined with a very scenic coastal stop

Best time to go

Autumn to early spring for the best chance of swell
Summer is often more wind-focused than wave-focused