Summer is the best time to go, water 24°C, air 30°C. A lycra for sun protection is recommended. Spring/autumn you need a wetsuit. In wintertime a long wetsuit. There is Thermal wind at Crete / Matala, Greece.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot. Crete / Matala, Greece is a Flat and Chop spot. The launching/landing area is reported to be of Small size. 250 m wide, U-shapded bay. Not much space, specially when tourists are around. Flat to choppy water.