Rafina
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At least if it is flat you can continue up the beach, climbing up a hill which drops off a cliff leaving a sic view. The break leaves you wishing it was an epic break with this sic back drop.
Atmosphere:
I was religiously studying ,checking weather and wave direction at
http://www.oc.phys.uoa.gr/dok1.htm
Rare but when the conditions are right its pretty intense. Go here if your bored and unemployed as I was. Or dont feel like going for coffee every free second you have like the culture practices here.Dont be surprised if you visit here and its flat like a lake. I did not have a surfboard so I made a body board from insulating styro foam. Afterward get a sluvaki and a mythos.
Additional Info:
The dangers that are associated with this spot are hidden rocks, hidden debris and pollution due to its close proximity to a port .Rafina has good wave only with strong north winds.Strong wind for days is the only way your going to get a ridable wave here. The wind has to blow strong from the North - North east.
Location
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As you enter Rafina from Marathonas Avenue you make a right at the T which is the "center" of the town. Make a left at the first traffic light. You cant miss the beach it infront of you. Plenty of parking. As you do in Greece , make your own parking space. You will see a walking bridge that crosses a polluted stream. Cross this little bridge and continue walking towards the beach. You will see how the waves form off of the rocks that follow the coastline before the sand.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Sandbar |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy with rock |
| Power | Ordinary |
| Frequency | Rarely breaks (5 days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Short (<50m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | North, NorthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | North, NorthEast |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - 8ft+ |
| Tide | Don't know |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Empty |
Dangers
Urchins, Rips / undertow, Rocks, Pollution
Videos
None
Nearby spots
0.79 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Flat rocks with sand |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
17.22 miles away
| Direction: | Don't know |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Don't know |