Agia Marina

Chania · Eastern Mediterranean · Greece

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A long beach west of Chania on the north coast of Crete, opposite the islet of Agioi Theodori, with peaks over sand and rock. It is fun on a north wind swell and suits every level.

Level
Beginners
Break
Beach break, sand and rock
Waves
Lefts and rights
Crowd
Some company
Season
summer, autumn, winter
Boards
A longboard, a fish or a mid-length.

When it works

✓ A 1–1.5 m north wind swell with a south-south-east wind.

When it doesn't

✕ Strong north wind; flat when there is no northerly.

Watch out for

  • rocks
  • rips

Best months

July, August, September, October, November, December, January, February, March

Local tips

Platanias beach next door is another option on the same swell.

Getting there

About 8 km west of Chania on the coast road; park along the beach road or in the hotel car parks.

Travel notes

How often it works
Only works once in a while, on north wind swell; summer meltemi days are the most reliable.
Crowd and vibe
Few surfers; a friendly mood.
Camping and vans
Camping Hania is about 5 km away. Nearest campsite about 5.2 km away.
Facilities
Resort with hotels, bars, shops and restaurants along the beach road.
Water quality
The EU bathing sites at Agia Marina were rated excellent from 2023 to 2025.

Ideal conditions

Swell
NNW–NE best, WNW–ENE works
Size
0.9–2 m offshore swell; starts at 0.6 m, holds to 2.8 m
Period
4 s minimum, best from 7 s
Wind
Offshore SE–SW; handles onshore up to 20 km/h
Tide
low, mid, high best
Faces
N (5°)

Live cam

No cam at this spot yet: the forecast and the guide are on the map.

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