Falasarna

Kissamos · Eastern Mediterranean · Greece

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A long sandy beach on the far west tip of Crete, with beach-break peaks and reef breaks over boulders at the cape to the north. It is open to west and north-west swells and is the main surf spot of western Crete.

Level
Intermediate
Break
Reef break, sand and rock
Waves
Lefts and rights
Crowd
Some company
Season
autumn, winter, spring, summer
Boards
A shortboard or a fish.

When it works

✓ A 1–2 m west to north-west swell with an east wind.

When it doesn't

✕ Strong north-west wind blowing straight in.

Watch out for

  • rocks
  • rips

Best months

November, December, January, February, March, April, July, August

Local tips

For the reef, drive north from the beach to the cape; the break is in front of it. Wear booties against the sea urchins.

Getting there

From Kissamos follow the signs to Falasarna, about 15 km west.

Travel notes

How often it works
Breaks now and then, on west to north-west storms in winter and strong meltemi days in summer.
Crowd and vibe
Usually empty.
Camping and vans
The closest we found is Sunset campsite, about 9 km away. Nearest campsite about 8.8 km away.
Facilities
Tavernas and rooms behind the beach.
Water quality
The EU bathing site at Falasarna was rated excellent from 2023 to 2025.

Ideal conditions

Swell
W–NW best, SW–NNW works
Size
1–2 m offshore swell; starts at 0.8 m, holds to 2.8 m
Period
5 s minimum, best from 9 s
Wind
Offshore NE–SE; handles onshore up to 15 km/h
Tide
low, mid, high best
Faces
W (270°)

Live cam

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

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