Agios Nikolaos
Agios Nikolaos on Rhodes represents Aegean Sea surfing at its most improbable—a beach that might see rideable waves a handful of times per winter when rare northern storms generate local fetch. The Aegean is even less conducive to surf than other Mediterranean seas, but Greek surfers on Rhodes remain optimistic. When it works, the combination of ancient Greek island charm, crystal water, and complete novelty makes sessions memorable. This is surfing as geographical lottery.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- NW (320°)
- Direction range
- 290° - 350°
- Size range
- 1m - 2.5m
- Ideal size
- 2.0m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 11s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SE (130°)
- Offshore range
- 90° - 170°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- all
Water temp
17°C
Wetsuit
3/2mm fullsuit
Difficulty
4/10
Crowd level
3/10
Access: Beach access from Rhodes town area.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Agios Nikolaos?
Agios Nikolaos handles all stages of the tide, so time your session around the wind instead. The live chart above shows the next few days.
What wind direction is offshore at Agios Nikolaos?
Offshore wind at Agios Nikolaos blows from the SE (130°). Anything in the 90° to 170° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.
What swell size and direction work best at Agios Nikolaos?
Agios Nikolaos wants NW swell (290° to 350°) between 1m and 2.5m, with a period of 11s or more for quality waves.
When is the best time of year to surf Agios Nikolaos?
The main season at Agios Nikolaos is Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb. A secondary window runs Oct, Mar. Winter only. Aegean storms rare.
How do I get to Agios Nikolaos?
Fly into RHO, then allow about 20 minutes by road. Beach access from Rhodes town area.
What kind of wave is Agios Nikolaos?
Agios Nikolaos is a beach break, a peak with lefts and rights. Difficulty is rated 4/10.
Best Season
Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
Secondary: Oct, Mar
Winter only. Aegean storms rare.