Xirókambos
Xirókambos is a town on the north coast of Crete, in the Nomós Lasithíou region of Greece.
Best window 09:00 – 11:00
Good (68) — best around 09:00–11:00, thanks to a major solunar period, a comfortable water temperature, a light breeze.
- Shore89
- Boat89
- Rock89
- Kayak86
- Spearfishing est.91
- Shore89
- Boat89
- Rock89
- Kayak86
- Spearfishing91est.
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Confidence: highUpdated about 4 h agoBest 09:00–12:00
- a major solunar period
- a comfortable water temperature
- a light breeze
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Tides
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Which day to go
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| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 93 | 90 | 93 | 82 | 89 | 2–8kn W | 0.12–0.22m N | 0.12m · 2.7s N | 23.1° | |
| 20 Tue | 89 | 89 | 89 | 85 | 90 | 2–8kn SSW | 0.20–0.26m NNE | 0.21m · 2.7s NNE | 23.0° | |
| 21 Wed | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 91 | 2–5kn SSW | 0.06–0.20m NNE | 0.13m · 2.6s NNE | 23.0° | |
| 22 Thu | 89 | 89 | 89 | 86 | 91 | 3–7kn SSW | 0.04–0.20m ENE | 0.06m · 2.1s NE | 22.9° | |
| 23 Fri | 94 | 94 | 94 | 90 | 94 | 1–8kn NW | 0.08–0.30m WNW | 0.17m · 3.3s WNW | 22.8° | |
| 24 Sat | 89 | 89 | 89 | 88 | 91 | 1–7kn S | 0.22–0.34m NW | 0.23m · 3.1s NNW | 22.9° | |
| 25 Sun | 84 | 84 | 84 | 82 | 87 | 2–8kn SSW | 0.10–0.30m NNW | 0.16m · 2.8s N | 22.8° |
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The town has a population of 505 and lies near Ákra Nikolós, a coastal point 1.8 km away, and Mandraki Point, 2.5 km away. Ágios Nikólaos, a town of 2.1 km distant, and Nikolo Island, a landmark 1.9 km away, are also nearby, along with Schísma Eloúndas (6.2 km), Eloúnda (6.8 km) and Ístro (9.6 km). Tides in the area are micro and semidiurnal, with a spring range of 0.08 m.
Also known as
Ξηρόκαμπος, Ξηρόκαμπος Αγίου Νικολάου, Xirokampos
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Nikolo Island — island, 1.9 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Xirókambos?
Our fishing score for Xirókambos on October 22, 2026 is 68 out of 100 — Good.
When are the best fishing times at Xirókambos on October 22, 2026?
The most promising windows on October 22, 2026 are the solunar periods: 02:36 AM–04:06 AM, 08:57 AM–10:57 AM, 03:40 PM–05:10 PM, 09:19 PM–11:19 PM. Dawn and dusk — around 07:29 AM and 06:33 PM — are worth fishing too.
Does the tide matter for fishing at Xirókambos?
Barely. The range here is about 0.1 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 Xirókambos?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 07:29 AM and sets at 06:33 PM. The moon rises at 04:25 PM and sets at 03:21 AM.