Lago di Idro / Ponte Caffaro, Italy kitesurfing spot

🇮🇹Italy·Europe

Lago di Idro / Ponte Caffaro, Italy

◆ Intermediate▲ Expert💧LakeWind sports destination

Best Season

Apr–Oct

Water

Shallow · Flat

About This Spot

Lago di Idro / Ponte Caffaro, Italy is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Italy.

Situated in Europe, the spot offers Shallow and Flat and Chop water conditions, making it ideal for experienced riders pushing their limits.

With reliable winds, peaking from April to October, Lago di Idro / Ponte Caffaro, Italy delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.

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Why Riders Love It

The thermal wind (Ora) usually picks up around noon (12-13), when it is sunny. Normally the wind is about 10-15 knots. Sometimes more. No wind during winter. Best during spring and autumn. Lighter winds during summer.

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When to Go

Spring and autumn: wetsuit. Summer: shorty or shorts. Winter: cold and no wind.

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What to Expect

Normally flat water, choppy in strong winds.

Wind & Conditions

NESW

The thermal wind (Ora) usually picks up around noon (12-13), when it is sunny. Normally the wind is about 10-15 knots. Sometimes more. No wind during winter. Best during spring and autumn. Lighter winds during summer.

Best Months

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Water Conditions

ShallowFlatChop

Normally flat water, choppy in strong winds.

Tidal beachGrassSand💧 Clean

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Facilities & Access

🅿️Parking✓ Available
🚻Toilets✓ Available
🍹Beach Bar / Food✓ Available
📚Lessons Available✓ Available
🏨Accommodation✓ Available
🛟Rescue Service
🪁Gear Rental
🚿Showers✓ Available

📍 Getting There

🚶Short walk to the beach

Drive towards Riva on (A22). Then continue to Lago di Ledro and Lago di Iseo. Then get to Ponte Caffaro in the north of the lake.

Location

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Lago di Idro / Ponte Caffaro, Italy

45.8116°N, 10.5195°E

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