Golden Beach, Thassos
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years ago, way back in the 80s, I worked on an oil rig situated between Kavalla and Thassos, and on a couple of occasions saw clean lined up groundswell passing the rig and heading towards the island.
This was in Nov after stormy weather, but I would think Thassos has surf pretty regularly through the winter...
Additional Info:
This little wave took me by surprise. I hadn't anticipated there being any rideable waves on Thassos Island. I visited the island mid-August and for 2 days, 1-2 ft waves were rolling in at Golden Beach. I ended up buying a kiddies boogie board and messing around on that - I figured the waves were better than nothing as was the boogie board! No idea how frequently this wave comes in or if it gets any bigger but it was a fun little wave for bodyboarders. I wouldn't make a special trip to go to Golden Beach but if your planning a holiday to Thassos, perhaps take your board....just in case!
Location
Loading...Access
The beach is easily accessible by road, just follow the signs to Golden Beach. There is no airport on Thassos Island so you'll need to get a flight to Kavala on the mainland, then the ferry over to the island. Its only a short trip, an hour or so.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Powerless |
| Frequency | Don't know |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Short (<50m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | Unknown |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | Unknown |
| Swell size | Don't know - Don't know |
| Tide | Don't know |
| Tide movement | Don't know |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Empty |
Dangers
None
Videos
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