Ákra Xekoftó
Ákra Xekoftó is a coastal point on Crete, in Nomós Chaniás, Greece. Tides here are small — about 0 m between low and high at springs — so fishing conditions depend more on light, weather and the moon.
Best window 22:00 – 00:00
Good (65) — best around 22:00–00:00, thanks to a major solunar period, a comfortable water temperature, a light breeze.
- Gusting 31 kn around 14:00.
Why we say this
Gusts, not average wind, are what capsize a kayak and spoil a cast. Above 30 kn most shore and small-craft fishing stops being pleasant.
- Shore71
- Boat64
- Rock65
- Kayak36
- Spearfishing est.51
- Shore71
- Boat64
- Rock65
- Kayak36
- Spearfishing51est.
Go — Shore, Boat, or Rock
Confidence: highUpdated about 1 h agoBest 21:00–00:00·Avoid 06:00–21:00
- a major solunar period
- a comfortable water temperature
- a light breeze
- strong wind
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Tides
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Which day to go
Updated about 1 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 89 | 89 | 89 | 84 | 90 | 0–6kn NNE | 0.18–0.48m WNW | 0.29m · 3.5s WNW | 22.3° | |
| 20 Tue | 94 | 94 | 94 | 91 | 95 | 2–6kn NE | 0.06–0.16m W | 0.09m · 3.1s WNW | 22.4° | |
| 21 Wed | 93 | 93 | 93 | 91 | 94 | 1–6kn SE | 0.06–0.34m WSW | 0.07m · 4.5s WSW | 22.2° | |
| 22 Thu | 71 | 64 | 65 | 36 | 51 | 4–10kn SSE | 0.38–0.90m SSE | 0.27m · 3.6s SW | 21.7° | |
| 23 Fri | 69 | 78 | 41 | 39 | 28 | 2–10kn WNW | 0.56–1.26m W | 0.85m · 4.5s W | 21.5° | |
| 24 Sat | 83 | 88 | 38 | 38 | 23 | 2–6kn NNE | 0.58–1.04m WNW | 0.62m · 4.9s W | 21.4° | |
| 25 Sun | 75 | 70 | 71 | 64 | 69 | 1–9kn SSE | 0.26–0.56m WNW | 0.32m · 3.8s WNW | 21.5° |
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Also known as
Άκρα Ξεκοφτό
Nearest town: Livádia (0.6 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Nisída Diapóri — island, 1.4 km
- Christós — church, 1.7 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Ákra Xekoftó?
Our fishing score for Ákra Xekoftó on October 22, 2026 is 65 out of 100 — Good.
When are the best fishing times at Ákra Xekoftó on October 22, 2026?
The most promising windows on October 22, 2026 are the solunar periods: 02:45 AM–04:15 AM, 09:06 AM–11:06 AM, 03:48 PM–05:18 PM, 09:28 PM–11:28 PM. Dawn and dusk — around 07:38 AM and 06:42 PM — are worth fishing too.
Does the tide matter for fishing at Ákra Xekoftó?
Barely. The range here is about 0 m, so our score gives the tide little weight at this place and leans on the moon, the light and the weather instead.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Ákra Xekoftó?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 07:38 AM and sets at 06:42 PM. The moon rises at 04:33 PM and sets at 03:30 AM.